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
In Breaking Walls Episode 96, we laugh, scream, and cry while we join radio’s best as they celebrate Halloween on the air. —————————— Highlights: • The Birth of the Great Gildersleeve • Sam Spade has a Halloween adventure • Ernest Chappell says, “Don’t Tell Me … Read MoreBW – EP96: Halloween on the Air (1943 – 1953)