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We learn of some of the things that made radio broadcasts difficult in the early days. Namely, the quality of how certain microphones sounded. Also that early studios weren’t always soundproofed to outside street noises, or stray alley cats.
Sound affect of the week. Learn how to make the sound of a Roman gally ship being rowed.
Diana Bourbon, well known director shares some of the highs and lows of working with temperamental stars. How does she calm matters, and get to work? Are comedians difficult? Oddities in radio. Feature prop failures.
In a salute to radio performers, two piano players are reunited. We get a glimpse of the quality of the musical sounds that graced the airwaves in the 1930’s.
Letters from listeners. Who actually handles fan mail to the radio stars? Questions about radio theme music, quiz shows and more are answered as well. A dramatization about voodoo on a radio program is presented.. Is voodoo real? How did it affect one young woman? A psychologist helps her recover.
