Behind The Mike – Selling A Show To A Sponsor. ep38, 410608
On an earlier episode we learned how a sponsor cells a show to a client. Today we'll learn how a producer uses an advertising firm to sell a show to…
Adventures in Research – King of Clocks. 460730
Enjoy the story of Big Ben, and how the famous clock came to be, and got its name. Though it seems to have been there for centuries, it was finished…
Adventures in Research – Electronics in Communications. ep180, 460702
The story of man's friend, the electron, and how they have been harnessed to carry his message around the world. From native drumbeats, and the ever expanding distances people have…
Behind The Mike – Amusing Stories Behind Radio. ep35, 410518
Featuring: Graham Macknamee, Gilbert Martin. Al Simons helps to bring a few amusing stories behind the scenes in radio. A frustrated telephone operator and a question about the time, sound…
Behind The Mike – Enoch Lights Disappearance From The Airways. ep33, 410504
The story of orchestra leader, Enoch lights and his disappearance from the airwaves leads off the show. The musician recounts his successful tour, and a car ride back to Boston.…
Behind The Mike – Director Star Relations. ep31, 410420
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…
Behind The Mike – The Lee DeForrest Story. ep27, 410323
Karen Temple, a starlet, and ice skater, fell ill and after a lengthy hospital stay was told she may never be able to stand. She tells Graham Macnamee about her…
Behind The Mike – Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment. ep24, 410302
Milton Cross, and Philip Callas join Graham Macnamee to talk about what announcers had to deal with in the early days of radio networks. A large fish, stand by bands,…
Behind The Mike – Comedy Broadcasts. ep23, 410223
How do those radio comedians do it? Learn how the writing starts 2 weeks before the program. Shows often have a staff of 2 writers or more. Join a fictional…
Behind The Mike – Character Actors. ep22, 410216
Allen Drake is a top character actor, and he shows off his versatility. How does he do it with just the change of his voice, accent, and inflection? Listen and…