Description:
This work contains the histories of Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Art Linkletter's House Party, Break the Bank, The Breakfast Club, Bride and Groom, Can You Top This?, Dr. Christian, Dr. I.Q., Double or Nothing, Information Please, Queen for a Day, Stop the Music!, Strike It Rich, Take It or Leave It, Truth or Consequences, Welcome Travelers, and You Bet Your Life, all from the 1940s and 1950s. Included for each show are the premise it was based upon, the producers, host, announcer, vocalists, orchestra conductor, writers, and sponsors, and the air dates and ratings. Biographical sketches are provided for 177 individuals.
Brief description: Jim Cox, a leading radio historian, is an award-winning author of numerous books on the subject. A retired college professor, he lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Review Quotes: "analysis of the programs is informative and deep...entries are interesting to read..fun"-Booklist; "fascinating...a great read. You won't be disappointed"-Chattanooga Airwaves; "extensive"-Choice; "through lengthy overviews of each series, with credits and sponsors, Cox documents the history of each series with warmth and humor"-Big Reel; "an addictive read...hard-to-find personal data on the people involved with the shows"-Classic Images; "a treasure...well done"-Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters Radio and Television; "wonderful...excellent"-Chattanooga Airwaves; "fully details the complete history, story-line, sponsors, cast and crew of seventeen audience participation programs...entertaining...the author has peppered every page with obscure, but fascinating detail...perfect"-Radio Recall.