| Radio Mystery and Adventure and Its Appearances in Film, Television and Other Media Contributor(s): Harmon, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786418109 ISBN-13: 9780786418107 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: From the 1920s to the 1950s, radio was the entertainment source for millions. Two of the primary themes of radio serials were mysteries and adventure. This is a detailed analysis of the important programs in these genres :Jack Armstrong, The Green Hornet, Sergeant Preston, Tom Mix, and more. Each entry includes type of series, broadcast days, air dates, sponsors, network, cast and production credits, and a comprehensive essay. When, as often happened, the series landed in other media, that is examined well. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Reference - Reference - Performing Arts | Radio - General |
| Dewey: 791.446 |
| LCCN: 92054086 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.08" W x 9.12" (0.93 lbs) 286 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the 1920s to the 1950s, radio was the entertainment source for millions. Two of the primary themes of radio serials were mysteries and adventure. This is a detailed analysis of the important programs in these genres--Jack Armstrong, The Green Hornet, Sergeant Preston, Tom Mix, and more. Each entry includes type of series, broadcast days, air dates, sponsors, network, cast and production credits, and a comprehensive essay. When, as often happened, the series landed in other media, that is examined as well. |