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The Plush, Yet Not Overly Ostentatious Norm Nathan Page By Steve Cichon Trying to leave the world a little Sillier than I found it. That was Norm's motto, and his show certainly helped make that come true. Known as a jazz lover with a corn-ball sense of humor on Boston Radio from the 40s to the 90s, Norm's largest stage came in the mid 80's when he joined Boston's WBZ, a station that reaches over 68 states, 81 provinces, and 4 planets with it's 50,000 watt signal. He did the all-night talkshow on BZ weekends, but his show never had a real topic, and never touched on the "topics" that were the thrust of other shows. He always tried to "keep it light," with no politics or real social issues. Every call was taken with a smile on his face, and some of the best times were when he'd come on to octogenerian women or when a gullibile listener would be escorted down the road of Norm's imagination. He once convinced a listener, complaining about what kids are taught in school these days, that kids were being taught that a man named Sydney Goldfarb discovered America after rowing here from Europe in a kayak made out of paper mache. (Hear the call below!) He was also gracious. As someone who grew up in awe of him and his show, I once called the station, and asked if I could stop by. Not only did he say yes, but he put me on the air (on BZ?!?!!?) for a half hour. As a 16 year old kid, I was in heaven. |
Norm Nathan in Images
![]() Norm Nathan and his biggest fan... ME! On a visit to the WBZ studios, 1995 |
![]() The Norm Nathan Person |
![]() Norm Smiles |
![]() Norm, from a 1964 WHDH ad (image from manfrommars.com) |
![]() Norm poses with a chicken |
![]() Norm poses with a chicken again |
Hear Norm Nathan!
![]() | Dumb Birthday Game Song mp3 Audio |
![]() | Norm Nathan Show Open WBZ 90s mp3 Audio |
![]() | Norm with Steven Wright WBZ mid-90s.... Mocks Jordan Furniture mp3 Audio |
![]() | Norm for Jess Cain WHDH July 17, 1963 mp3 Audio |
![]() | GREAT Phone Call America Discovered by Sydney Goldfarb mp3 Audio |
![]() | Norm with Jack Harte Just Being Silly mp3 Audio |
![]() | The Norm Nathan Public Toliets WRKO 1982 mp3 Audio |
![]() | Spring Peepers Straight from Norm's Backyard mp3 Audio |
![]() | A Full Half Hour of NORM! WBZ 1996 mp3 Audio |
![]() | Norm plays jazz. WRKO Feb 1982 mp3 Audio |
![]() | Two Norm "Commercials" mp3 Audio |
Have a Norm Nathan story, picture, or sound to share with the world? E-mail us! We'd love to add your memories!
![]() | The Ultimate NORM NATHAN Collection! ALL ON ONE CD... Over Twelve Hours of Norm Nathan Radio goodness from the mid-60s through the mid-90s... From stations WHDH, WRKO, and WBZ. This mp3 CD is not for use with most portable CD players, and is probably best played for most people from their computers. This collection is available for trade... or for $14.99. |
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