Radio program openings and closings, 1931-1972 / Vincent Terrace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Terrace, Vincent, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radio programs--United States--Dictionaries.

Radio programs.

Prologues and epilogues.

Credit titles (Motion pictures, television, etc.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina ; London, [England] : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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, sp

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; Author's Notes; The 444 Radio Programs; Appendix A: Sponsors and Programs; Appendix B: Product Slogans and Jingles; Appendix C: World War II Announcements; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4766-1223-4