Beginning with an in-depth look at the history of radio broadcasting, this volume examines twenty of the most popular sitcoms which aired between the mid-1920s and early 1950s during the three decade heyday of radio. Each series is discussed from an artistic standpoint, taking a look at the program's character development and extent of vaudeville heritage. Examining the professional and private lives of performers especially as both related to the aural series, the work provides complete biographical profiles on each sitcom ...
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Beginning with an in-depth look at the history of radio broadcasting, this volume examines twenty of the most popular sitcoms which aired between the mid-1920s and early 1950s during the three decade heyday of radio. Each series is discussed from an artistic standpoint, taking a look at the program's character development and extent of vaudeville heritage. Examining the professional and private lives of performers especially as both related to the aural series, the work provides complete biographical profiles on each sitcom's star personalities as well as several actors whose career consisted primarily of supporting roles in these popular broadcasts.
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No statement of edition. vi, 288 pp. Bibliography, index. Fine condition (binding square and tight, corners crisp, no creases, no markings). Clean and fresh. A new copy.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. A detailed look at 20 sitcoms that aired between the mid-1920s and the early 1950s, including biographical profiles of the stars. Appendices include an abbreviated summary of thirteen additional shows, and a comprehensive list of 170 radio sitcoms. Spine heel bumped.
