My friend Rowell Gormon writes on his blog about Norman Corwin, who is turning 100 on the 3rd of May this year. I have to admit before I read Rowell’s comments, I didn’t know Mr. Corwin‘s name; but clearly all of us in the world of voiceover owe a debt of gratitude and admiration to him. Happy Birthday, Norman!
(edited again to correct the date to Mr. Corwin’s actual birthday)
may i say with absolutely no hint of sarcasm that i am shocked to discover i had something you didn’t already know! some of corwin’s 1940s productions may be dismissed by some as too “wordy”, but they work. and in my mind, anyone who can write a comedy verse play starring groucho marx where even what sound like groucho’s adlibs turn up being rhymed in the next line…is a genius.
btw, the writer’s guild ceremony is may 3. mr. corwin’s actual birthday is may 1. i’ll go back and make sure i got that right.
again, thanks for reading, bob. i only have a blog at all because you shared with me the wealth of what you know.
rg
Rowell,
I’m sure the list of things and people you know that I don’t is a long one. Thanks for the update on Mr. Corwin’s actual birthday. I will correct above promptly.
Be well,
Bob
Actually you had it right the first time. The WGA celebration of Norman’s birthday was May 1 but his actual birthday is May 3.
Judi,
Thank you for setting things straight. I’ve edited the post to correct the error.
Be well,
Bob