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Overview
The openings and closings to radio programs of all types, from comedies (Blondie, The Jack Benny Program, Lum and Abner) to mysteries (Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Black Chapel) to game shows (Can You Top This?, Truth or Consequences) to serials (Second Husband, Bachelor's Children) to crime dramas (The Falcon, Eno Crime Clues, The Green Hornet, Mr. and Mrs. North) to westerns (Gunsmoke, Wild Bill Hickok, Hawk Larabee) that were aired between 1931 and 1972, are included in this work.
Each entry has a brief introductory paragraph that provides information about the storyline, principal cast, sponsors and air dates. Commercials have been included if the programs were under regular sponsorship. Includes three appendices (sponsors; slogans and jingles; and World War II announcements) and an index.
Synopsis
This reference work features the opening and closing sequences of classic radio shows, including comedies, mysteries, game shows, serials, crime dramas, and westerns. The programs are listed alphabetically, and each entry includes a brief introduction with information about the storyline, cast, sponsors, and air dates. Commercials have been included for the shows under regular sponsorship. Terrace has worked as a research contributor for ABC television. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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...a gold mine for lovers of old-time radio...