tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13401748.post7336719365990375521..comments2024-03-25T10:55:14.348-04:00Comments on ARCANE RADIO TRIVIA: The Old Dirt DobberUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13401748.post-62536220682779983782022-09-01T23:19:47.042-04:002022-09-01T23:19:47.042-04:00The original 'Old Dirt Dobber' was Thomas ...The original 'Old Dirt Dobber' was Thomas Anthony Williams, a native of Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Williams was first introduced to the radio audience over WLAC in 1932, and his daily broadcasts continued until shortly before his death. His coast-to-coast CBS program was begun in 1941 and was a weekly feature on nearly 200 stations.<br />In 1943, he published a book on gardening called "The Old Dirt Dobber's Garden Book." It was revised twice and went through six printings.<br />Born 12 Jul 1891, Thomas was the son of Rev. Henry F. and Ella (Maultsby) Williams. He died of a heart attack at Nashville's St. Thomas Hospital on 29 NOV 1949.<br />Both Thomas and his widow, Edna (Walsh) Williams were Iris hybridizers and introduced many new varieties.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com