did you know that a documentary on norman corwin is nominated for an oscar? i just found out. he was a really unique character: creating words specifically for radio. the balboa theatre in san francisco's richmond district is showing all the oscar nominated documentaries next week, including:

A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman
Corwin -Corinne Marrinan and Eric Simonson
explore the lasting impact of radio broadcasting
legend Norman Corwin's work focusing on his
landmark "On a Note of Triumph," which aired on
the evening of VE Day. 40min. (2:55), 5:45,
8:35