I’m Dennis Runyan, and have been a radio announcer in Cincinnati for over 30 years. My memories of Mike Tangi go back to my childhood, with the Uncle Al Show, and for sure, the Kwik Brothers. A special memory for me, though, was Mike’s greeting of welcome to Coney Island’s Land Of Oz as the Friendly Giant who, when you stood between his huge metal legs, would grant a wish.
This was in the early 60s, and I remember the giant, welcoming all to make a wish. Being totally blind from birth, the voice of the Friendly Giant, as well as other sounds, helped me to know where I was in the park. At the age of 10, I was dying to know how the recordings of the talking and musical things at Coney were run, so, my Mom or Dad, actually found someone who worked with the sounds, music and voices of the park, and gave me a hands-on tour. The Merry Go Round music was on a long reel of tape which ran for 4 hours, while the Friendly Giant, and several other talking items like the 2 talking trash cans, were on revolving carts, which were activated when approached, or ran continuously. When I asked about the voice of the Friendly Giant the fellow told me it was Mike Tangi, and I never forgot it. I would give anything, to find a recording of the Friendly Giant’s little speech, I can remember some of it, but have forgotten most of what he said.
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Thanks Dennis. I’d like to find a recording of the Friendly Giant’s voice, as well. If anyone knows someone who has a copy of it, please let me know. Thanks.