In Breaking Walls episode 107, we go back to school with the Nelson family and find out why David and Ricky joined the program, and how it affected the entertainment industry forever. —————————— Highlights: • Oswald George Nelson—Boy from New Jersey • The Ukulele Craze … Read MoreBW – EP107: Back to School with The Nelsons (1933-1954)
In Breaking Walls episode 100 we focus on the radio career of Lucille Ball, arguably the most famous comedienne of the twentieth century. She rose through the ranks in New York as a model before a small role in Eddie Cantor’s Roman Scandals brought her … Read MoreBW – EP100: The Radio Career of Lucille Ball (1938 – 1952)
In Breaking Walls Episode 98 we continue our trilogy on the most popular season in radio history with a look at Christmas Week 1947. —————————— Highlights: • Ralph Edwards and Truth or Consequences—A Record Rated Show • It’s Christmas Week and Jerusalem is in Shambles … Read MoreBW – EP98: Christmas Week 1947 with Radio’s Biggest Stars
In Breaking Walls Episode 97 we usher in the holiday season with the first of a three-part mini-series on the 1947-48 radio season. The 1947-48 season had the largest radio audience in history. Homes with radios jumped 6%, car radios 29%. The major networks—NBC, CBS, … Read MoreBW – EP97: Thanksgiving 1947—The Most Popular Season in Radio History
Radio Networks and Major Affiliates 1948: National Broadcasting Company: WNBC (NY); WMAQ (CHI); KFI (LA) Columbia Broadcasting System: WCBS (NY); WBBM (CHI); KNX (LA) American Broadcasting Company: WABC (NY); WENR (CHI); KMPC (LA) Mutual Broadcasting System: WOR (NY); WGN (CHI); KHJ (LA) Radio’s Highest Rated Programs … Read MoreHalloween 1948 With the Nelson Family