Bizarre Records

Bob Rosburg
“Hear How to Improve Your Golf”
Carlton Hear How #15

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Bob Rosburg became a commentator for ABC Sports and pioneered the concept of the “roving reporter” during golf coverage.  Unfortunately, he was unable to pioneer making television golf coverage any less dull.

Oswald Jacoby
“HEAR HOW to Play Winning Bridge”
1960, Carlton Hear How # 10

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Died in 1984

Barton Horvath
“HEAR HOW you can Feel Fit All Day”
1960, Carlton Hear How #11

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Barton Horvath

Was still pumping iron in Florida as of 2002.

Norman Dacey
“Tells You How to Avoid Probate”
1966, Philips #PHM 200-229

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Still advising against probate from the grave

Lloyd Bridges
“Hear How to Skin Dive”
Carlton Hear How #17

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Eugene J. Benge
“How to Become a Successful Executive”
Success Motivation Institute #1331

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(c) SMI

Kathy Anderson
“Listen & Learn Knitting Album”
1974, Craft Concepts

Kathy Anderson, “Introduction”:

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Ray Brock
“Who Am I? Why Am I Here?  Where Am Going?”
Ray Brock #LP-1001

From the Record Label:
“For best results, play this record during the last three hours of your sleep each night.  If you do not have a timer, play this record all night.  Play this record every night for at least three months or longer if needed or desired.  Turn down the volume, very very low.  Wonderful results should follow.”

excerpt:

Erm Westmore, narrator
“Facial Exercises and Massage Routines for Skin Beauty”
1966, Holiday Magic Informative Cosmetics

“Milady can now create new Beauty, Glamour, and Personality with her Holiday Magic Informative Cosmetics”

“Facial Exercises” side 1 (From WFMU):

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“Facial Exercises” side 2 (From WFMU):

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The story of the Holiday Magic pyramid scheme

Elmer Wheeler
“Selling the Sizzle”
Success Motivation Institute #1315
1960

“Selling the Sizzle (excerpt)”:

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