His most notable role was providing the voices of admiral ackbar and bib fortuna in the third film of the original star wars trilogy, return of the jedi 1983, the former of which he subsequently reprised in star wars. Erik bauersfeld simple english wikipedia, the free. Black mass 19641970 old time radio cdrom with 22 episodes mp3 format. His manager derek maki of coolwater productions confirmed the news to deadline. Black mass is a work of rare lucidity, high drama, journalistic integrity, and plain courage. Lovecrafts the outsider, a radio drama by the black mass. If you like bauersfelds style of delivery, be sure to check out the black mass series. Black mass was born in 1963, the brainchild of jack nessel, who was the drama. Sep 25, 2011 san francisco the fan mail that piles into 89yearold erik bauersfeld s postoffice box almost never mentions his life work that of a respected radio dramatist, actor and producer. Kpfa black mass the outisder october 1965 erik bauersfeld. Lava records, and was recently rereleased by necronomicon press on cassette.
Oct 28, 2008 i do know that this was released on vinyl some time in the 1970s by mt. He reprised his role as the voice of admiral ackbar in star wars. Michael patrick macdonald, author of all souls a family story from southie more than an expose on the abuses of power, black mass tells of the shameful betrayal of all things decent by two of our own native sons who climbed the ranks of both the. Jack suggested the idea to erik bauersfeld who died in 2016 and suggested that john whiting collaborate with erik. Erik bauersfeld, a longtime radio dramatist famous for voicing the character admiral ackbar in two star wars films, died sunday of natural causes at his home in berkeley, ca. Black books bernard avoids doing his tax return youtube. This episode was originally aired on july 3rd, 1964. Bauersfelds sound designer for most of the episodes was kpfas production director, their collaborations were. Lovecraft remained inexorably associated with pulp magazine weird tales. Lovecraft adapted for radio and starring erik bauersfeld. Erik bauersfeld achieved an indirect kind of stardom by voicing a minor star wars character who exclaimed. Except as noted, these are in the pacifica radio archives and on the official black mass site. The 93yearold voice actor and radio dramatist died sunday after career in radio that began halfacentury ago. Political correctness in 1977 i was in california when erik bauersfeld was under attack from the stations new program director for presenting on the air readings of literature in which the narrator or the characters had spoken in words which were racist or sexist, i.
Jack suggested the idea to erik bauersfeld, who taught aesthetics and philosophy at the california school of fine art, and had recently. The force awakens 2015 bauersfeld died at his home in berkeley, california, on 3 april. Bauersfeld was born in brooklyn in 1922, and in an interview with sfgate in 2011, he remembered the first time he encountered a radio. Black mass synopsis, otr log, images, listen to and. The black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading american radio dramatist of the posttelevision era. Producer erik bauersfeld read many of the narratives. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in the darkness of permanent midnight.
Fans cant forget star wars voice entertainment the. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in. The black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading. Erik bauersfeld, radio dramatist, admiral ackbar voice.
Erik bauersfeld simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Another in the black mass series from kpfa with erik bauersfeld and janet dawson. And at the recent star wars celebration, actor tom kane revealed that even he wasnt completely thrilled with how his character was handled. The series ran irregularly from 1963 to 1970 and dramatized at least 43 stories. Listen now the diary of a madman by nikolai gogol krab nov 17, 1964 24. As the final installment in the sequel trilogy looms closer, star wars. Taking over from the late erik bauersfeld, kane provided the voice of admiral ackbar in rian johnsons 2017 film.
The black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld. But to listen to a single episode of what bauersfeld titled black mass or the black mass, in some of the official histories, as if there were other black masses going on in town and this was the one that stood above the competition is to know what this voice actor thought himself best at. The black mass old time radio otr series 19631967 mp3 dvd 18 episodes old time radio on. A radio adaptation of diary of a madman, produced by erik bauersfeld as part of the black mass series is also in the krab archive. The black mass old time radio otr series 19631967 mp3. With the advent of the capture of whitey bulger by the fbi in june of 2011, dick lehr and gerard oneills book, black mass. That is an episode of john whitings 1960s kpfa radio show black mass. In a phonein, all the callers including me supported freedom. It is told in storyteller fashion with repetition and ramblings. The warhorses are here productions of poes telltale. Because if you hate one, chances are the next show will be right up your street. The series aired on kpfa and kpfk on an irregular schedule. May 01, 2000 a black mass is a cormore black mass is a reference to an unholy agreement, or a deal with satan. Bauersfelds black mass productions were an influence on.
Awake at midnight page 40 of 46 scary books for kids. The darker link between ancient human sacrifice and our. If you like bauersfeld s style of delivery, be sure to check out the black mass series. Krabfm, seattle books and articles detailing the philosophical. Readings books, magazines, newspapers krabfm, seattle. Any black mass fan will tell you that the episodes can be hit or miss, and this is, in large part, a prime selling point for them. Colin fleming remains haunted by black mass, the 1960s literate horror radio program hosted by erik bauersfeld any black mass fan will tell you that the episodes can be hit or miss, and this is, in large part, a prime selling point for them. This is a first hand account of how whitey bulger, and steve flemmi became part of the fbi as informants, and in turn the fbi became informants for. And it was explosive, bauersfeld said, adding it was a simple sound, but to me it was something coming from nothing. The irish mob, the boston fbi, and a devils deal will be read by many. Rip erik bauersfeld voice of the black mass the bbc announcement is here.
What few people realised is that hed already established a reputation as a splendid voice actor on. He was known for his roles as admiral ackbar and bib fortuna in the third movie of the original star wars trilogy, return of the jedi 1983. Radios going bump in the night by the 1960s listening to stories on the radio might have seemed square, but not if it was the wonderful and weird terrors of the work of erik bauersfeld. With erik bauersfeld master of chancery, bernard mayes bartleby, ben. Erik bauersfeld is the author of the rats in the wallsthe outsider 3. But to listen to a single episode of what bauersfeld titled black mass or the black mass. His most notable role was providing the voices of admiral ackbar and bib fortuna in the third film of the original star wars trilogy, return of the jedi, the former of which he subsequently reprised in star wars. Jan 04, 2017 the black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading american radio dramatist of the posttelevision era. In a black mass, satanists make a mockery of the actual mass, using eucharistic hosts typically stolen from a catholic church. The black mass was a horrorsupernatural anthology produced by kpfa us which was the result of a successful collaboration between erik bauersfeld producer, director, adaptor, actor and john whiting production director, both at kpfa, berkeley.
Some of the programs on whitings site were also broadcast on krab. Erik bauersfeld 28 june 1922 3 april 2016 was an american radio dramatist and voice actor. Black mass is a new york times and boston globe bestseller, written by two former reporters who were on the case from the beginning. Though much of his most significant work was published elsewhere, for many years h. Launched in 1923 as part of the surge in specialist fiction magazines in the american popular market goodstone xiv, weird tales was the longest lived of the supernatural and fantasy publicationsand yet throughout most of. Black mass old time radio 1mp3 cdrom 22 shows old time radio, mysteryhorror series.
Kpfa black mass the outisder october 1965 erik bauersfeld bay area radio drama archive. Erik bauersfelds radio drama series black mass, compendium cliche productions, dale minors freedom now. Ones media black mass otr1cd blackmass old time radio cdrom 22 mp3 the black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading american radio dramatist of the posttelevision era. Bauersfeld was the director of drama and literature at kpfa from. His most notable role was providing the voices of admiral ackbar and bib. Colin fleming remains haunted by black mass, the 1960s literate horror radio program hosted by erik bauersfeld. Jack suggested the idea to erik bauersfeld, who taught aesthetics and. In 1986 bauersfeld established the bay area radio drama bard there you will find a large selection of radio dramas from the black mass includes 38 radio tales from 1963 1970 to eugene oneill plays includes 9 radio dramas from 19871995 to readings for broadcast 1961 2009 and so much more. The black mass was a horrorsupernatural anthology produced by kpfa us which was the result of a successful collaboration between erik bauersfeld producer, director, adaptor, actor and john whiting production director, both at. There are good quality recordings of the outsider, the rats in the walls, and many other episodes available from the show archives. The flies by anthony vercoe o mirror, mirror by nigel kneale and shiddah and kuziba by isaac bashevis singer evening primrose adaptation of john collier s short story an evenings. The black mass the witch of the willows january 29, 1964.
As confirmed by the hollywood reporter, radio dramatist and voice actor erik bauersfeld, best known for playing admiral ackbar in the star wars movies, has died. Erik bauersfeld june 28, 1922 april 3, 2016 was an american radio dramatist and voice actor. Bauersfelds black mass productions were an influence on writerproducer thomas lopez zbs, who noted, in the 1960s, i was inspired by someone at kpfa in berkeley, eric bauersfeld. The bbc was compulsorily supported by a governmentimposed license system. Black mass old time radio 1mp3 cdrom 22 shows old time radio, mysteryhorror series on.
Erik bauersfeld was an american radio dramatist and voice actor. Krabfm, seattle the philosophical foundations of listener. The black mass the haunted house october 30, 1963 youtube. The black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading american radio dramatist of the post television era. Erik bauersfeld was born on june 28, 1922 in brooklyn, new york. A bored, welltodo traveller books passage on a merchant ship ferrying cargo. Lovecraft, episode of the radio series the black mass, with a new soundtrack. The black mass remains a splendid example of a lowbudget, highquality radio series that tackled literary horror tales and did a fine job. The black mass was a horrorfantasy radio drama produced by erik bauersfeld, a leading american radio dramatists of the posttelevision era. Authors whose works were adapted range from nigel kneale to edgar allan poe, and from h.
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