LINABAG TI NAPALABAS {MEMORIES OF THE PAST}
{KOSOFSKY ETHNIC RADIO COLLECTION --
FILIPINO/ILOCANO} (RADIO)
Summary
One in this daily series in which Byrne Mu–oz, known as
Madong Byrnie, plays music and reads stories that share
memories. In this installment, between snatches of
nostalgic music, the host reads a letter from a Honolulu
man named Makar who has worked hard and made good.
Makar begins by expressing his appreciation for the
program, adding that he hopes his letter will touch
listeners. He explains that at a young age he went to
work as a servant to a prominent Filipino family with
connections in Hawaii. His father arranged the
employment, which took place at the rice mill of a
family friend -- a friend who had often helped Makar's
family financially. Makar also stayed often at the home
of his employer, doing errands for the family. When his
employer went to Hawaii, he placed the household and
business in charge of Makar as his own children showed
scant interest in the enterprise. Makar writes that he
spent very little time with his own family during this
period as he always felt the need to get back to work.
He recalls a day when one of the daughters of the house
asked him to take her shopping and then to a movie.
Despite his demurral, she sat next to him in the theater
and talked to him. Afterwards, she told him that she
found him trustworthy -- and that she loved him. He
took her home immediately, and her mother confronted
the pair. To his surprise, she expressed her approval.
He was soon shown a letter from the young woman's
father that also expressed his approval of the match.
They married and moved to Hawaii in 1984. Makar
concludes by rejoicing in the fact that the family for
whom he worked could see beyond his lack of material
goods to appreciate in his good character. He asks
Madong Byrnie to play the song "Happy" in dedication to
his wife. After playing the song, the host draws
lessons from the story and promises to return with
another story on Monday. Includes commercials.
(This program is in Ilocano.)
The acquisition and cataloging of this program were
made possible by Marvin and Jacqueline Kosofsky.
Details
- NETWORK: KNDI-AM
- DATE: July 4, 1997 1:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:07:53
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R:16376
- GENRE: Radio - Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Drama
- SERIES RUN: KNDI (Honolulu, HI) - Radio series
- COMMERCIALS:
- Radio - Commercials - Baron's Travel Agency
- Radio - Commercials - Dr. Davis, cataract removal
- Radio - Commercials - International Savings loans
- Radio - Commercials - Kaiser Permanente health care
- Radio - Commercials - LBC delivery service
- Radio - Commercials - Lense Acupuncture Clinic
- Radio - Commercials - Oslam Corporation disability insurance
- Radio - Commercials - Party Packages
- Radio - Commercials - Seafood Fortune Restaurant
- Radio - Commercials - Squalin food supplement
- Radio - Commercials - Strubb Quest health care
- Radio - Commercials - Super Regalo delivery service
CREDITS
- Byrne Munoz … Host