| Radio Program Openings and Closings, 1931-1972 Contributor(s): Terrace, Vincent (Author) |
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ISBN: 078644925X ISBN-13: 9780786449255 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Radio - History & Criticism - Reference |
| Dewey: 791.447 |
| LCCN: 2003017207 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.10 lbs) 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |