Starter of this subject: Steve Rossiter
Last post in this subject: 7/8/2003
Messages in this subject: 3
| Steve Rossiter | 7/8/2003 3 replies |
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Hi,
In looking through Dunning's encyclopedia I found a few series that I'd like to obtain but since they are a little out of the mainstream haven't as yet found a site that has them available for download/purchase. Two such examples are, "American School of the Air" and "Invitation to Learning". I guess the larger question I'm after is how do you go about trying to track down these more obscure titles? I'm new to the process so there may be forums, sites, vendors, etc that are good resources for this type of sluething. If anybody has a tip or two I'd be grateful. Thanks, Steve. |
| Stewart | 7/8/2003 0 replies |
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| Stewart | 7/8/2003 0 replies |
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While John Dunning's "On The Air" is a fine general reference book, it only lists about 1600 radio series. There were MANY more.
You need another reference book to assist in your search, one that contains more basic about more series. That book is Jay Hickerson's "The Second, Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to All Circulating Shows." It contains basic information on over 6000 radio series. Hickerson's self-published book: Traces each program by giving broadcast dates, sponsors, network and air time. Often a brief description with one or two cast members is given. The main purpose, however, is to trace each program by showing when it was on the air. Includes theme music titles if known. Most complete source available. Lists ALL shows available to collectors. Exact dates and sources are mentioned in most cases. A yearly update is published by Jay. Many collectors supply Jay with new information about the availability of specific series. More detailed information on this book, including ordering information, can be found at: http://www.old-time.com/sponsors/hickerson.html Here is an entry for one of the series you mention, "American School of the Air", from Hickerson's book American School of the Air (Education) (2/4/30 - 4/30/48) Sus. CBS 5t (Started Tue and Thu)
Sus. = Sustaining
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| Eric Cooper | 7/9/2003 0 replies |
| You have to also understand that for the many, many series that were aired between 1920 and 1962, recordings smply no longer exist, IF the |