
Was a shout out to his mother, “Good-night Miss Bessie B.

His show with a nod to his father, “Big Frank from Louisville, who neverĬooked a pot of bad gumbo and some folk said he never will.” There Teller) would do the train off the top of his head and weave stories,Īdvice, and inspirational messages into the journey. Storyteller (who was once listed in the phonebook incognito as M.S. People wouldĮven pay to be picked up on that imaginary train. Would be excited to take a ride on that imaginary train. The homeless, as well as dignitaries and local celebrities. Pick up the people at the local jail, the prostitutes on the corners, Special stories, some as special favors, some as regular friends who He would pick up passengers for various reasons, some of them having Spontaneously conducted a tour of various cities in the area, picking up Tune in for half an hour to an hour, where Frank would play the same He was a ratings bonanza for various stations he workedīecause he had personality and creativity.Ĭreations was “The train.” Every day, at a certain time, people would More people knew him by the personas he createdįor his radio shows, probably his most lasting name was The Master

Vaughn Wray Funeral Establishmentĥ873 Poplar Hall Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23502įrank J. Frank "The Master Storyteller" Halison IIIA Life Celebration Service will be held at Palm Gardens, 5927 East Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, on Saturday Septemat 12 noon.
