Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960: Introductions, how to use, entries 1-28040 (A-R)

Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960: Introductions, how to use, entries 1-28040 (A-R) written by Luther F. Sies and published by McFarland Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, expanded and corrected edition offers even more coverage of the performers and programming on American radio from its inception to its golden age. This work is the definitive source for scholars of communication, social and cultural history and the popular arts, as well as devoted fans of radio history.New entries include information on such fascinating topics as gender discrimination in radio; holidays on the airwaves; husband and wife teams; minstrel shows, vaudeville, and burlesque; Scopes ""monkey"" trial broadcasts; and super heroes.