Network radio from 1932 to 1953 was a high-stakes competition embracing technology, industry, government and advertising, ruled by dollars and dictated by ratings. This comprehensive reference work provides a fascinating account of broadcasting's most colorful era, when four nationwide networks dominated American media as no concerted communications force ever had. Introductory sections chronicle the development of the broadcasting, advertising and entertainment industries, with an explanation of the ratings systems and their evolution. Twenty-one substantial sections follow, each covering a…mehr
Network radio from 1932 to 1953 was a high-stakes competition embracing technology, industry, government and advertising, ruled by dollars and dictated by ratings. This comprehensive reference work provides a fascinating account of broadcasting's most colorful era, when four nationwide networks dominated American media as no concerted communications force ever had. Introductory sections chronicle the development of the broadcasting, advertising and entertainment industries, with an explanation of the ratings systems and their evolution. Twenty-one substantial sections follow, each covering a specific year of radio's golden age, with industry statistics, daily program ratings and a chart of the year's 50 top programs. A summary lists the era's most successful programs within the five major formats. Three appendices and a full index conclude the work.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Jim Ramsburg spent 50 years in radio and advertising, including top-level positions with prestigious radio stations KLAC in Los Angeles and KSTP in Minneapolis-St. Paul. In 2006 he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame at Minnesota's Museum of Broadcasting. He lives in Estero, Florida.
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Table of Contents Preface 1. Facts Never Broadcast 2. Spinning the Webs 3. If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time 4. Radio's Rulers 5. The 1932-33 Network Season 6. The 1933-34 Network Season 7. The 1934-35 Network Season 8. The 1935-36 Network Season 9. The 1936-37 Network Season 10. The 1937-38 Network Season 11. The 1938-39 Network Season 12. The 1939-40 Network Season 13. The 1940-41 Network Season 14. The 1941-42 Network Season 15. The 1942-43 Network Season 16. The 1943-44 Network Season 17. The 1944-45 Network Season 18. The 1945-46 Network Season 19. The 1946-47 Network Season 20. The 1947-48 Network Season 21. The 1948-49 Network Season 22. The 1949-50 Network Season 23. The 1950-51 Network Season 24. The 1951-52 Network Season 25. The 1952-53 Network Season 26. Network Radio's All Time Favorites Appendices A: Year-by-Year Monthly and Annual Ratings of All Prime-Time Programs B: Rated (13+ Weeks per Season) Prime-Time Programs, 1932-1953 C: Rated (Less Than 13 Weeks per Season) Prime-Time Programs, 1932-1953
Table of Contents Preface 1. Facts Never Broadcast 2. Spinning the Webs 3. If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time 4. Radio's Rulers 5. The 1932-33 Network Season 6. The 1933-34 Network Season 7. The 1934-35 Network Season 8. The 1935-36 Network Season 9. The 1936-37 Network Season 10. The 1937-38 Network Season 11. The 1938-39 Network Season 12. The 1939-40 Network Season 13. The 1940-41 Network Season 14. The 1941-42 Network Season 15. The 1942-43 Network Season 16. The 1943-44 Network Season 17. The 1944-45 Network Season 18. The 1945-46 Network Season 19. The 1946-47 Network Season 20. The 1947-48 Network Season 21. The 1948-49 Network Season 22. The 1949-50 Network Season 23. The 1950-51 Network Season 24. The 1951-52 Network Season 25. The 1952-53 Network Season 26. Network Radio's All Time Favorites Appendices A: Year-by-Year Monthly and Annual Ratings of All Prime-Time Programs B: Rated (13+ Weeks per Season) Prime-Time Programs, 1932-1953 C: Rated (Less Than 13 Weeks per Season) Prime-Time Programs, 1932-1953
Bibliography Index
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