Fairy Tales with Fred Fletcher Volume Five
Fred Fletcher, eldest son of CBC founder A.J. Fletcher, helped launch WRAL-AM in 1939 and soon made a name for himself as the host of a daily talk show called “Tempus Fugit.” Fred would entertain, inform and hold forth with a cast of characters that included his most memorable persona –the lovable “Fairy Tale Man.” During every show Fred would transform into a master storyteller to read the classics from the Brothers Grimm. He was the proverbial one-man-band who created his own sound effects and made up the voices of all the characters. Listeners young and old loved it, and before long “Tempus Fugit” was the top-ranked show in its time period.
Listen to volume five of “Fairy Tales” as told by Fred Fletcher. These vintage audio recordings of live radio broadcasts are believed to have aired during the 1940’s decade.
Drake’s Tail 00:00 – 08:36
Queen Bee 08:40 – 14:57
Three Sillies 15:04 – 22:25
Why the Sea is Salt 22:29 – 29:49
Lion and the House 29:50 – 36:10
Epaminondas 37:16 – 43:39
Old Sultan 43:42 – 50:09
Golden Goose 50:10 – 57:43