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Radio comedians under fire for overproduced skits
A 1946 column laments modern radio shows for overproduced humor, preferring relatable real life jokes and references to Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin. The writer urges writers to draw on practical topics and public library wisdom rather than strained gags.
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Hooper
Crossley
Cem
Palace Hotel
Florida
Hubbard
Crosby
Sinatra
Benny
Fred Allen
Billy Rose