Radio And Television By John Crosby
A review summarizes Fred Allen's Treadmill To Oblivion as a witty memoir of radio’s rise and fall. It highlights Allen’s battles with sponsors and censors, editor Ed ward Weeks role, and a sample tale of network intrigue involving Bristol-Myers and product ads.
TV Schedule for WGR and NBC ABC Stations Delivers Evening Lineup
A detailed listing of programs and times across WGR and NBC ABC networks including news, weather, soap operas, game shows, and prime time offerings from 6:55 PM to 9:00 PM with sign ons and sign offs noted. Major shows include The Tonight Show, The Big Story, Cavalcade of Sports, and Disney programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Orman
ABC
Dr. Satan
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Frank Dill
Paul Killiam
Walt Disn
Disneyland
Stu Erwin
Ethel and Albert
Mickey Rooney
Imogene Coca
George Gobel
Phil Soissen
Paul Norton
San Francisco Story
Tony Martin
R. Montgomery
Badge
Pat Fagan
Bob Lawrence
Bill Mazer
Steve Allen
Radio TV Schedule for Buffalo and NBC Affiliates
A dense listing of Buffalo and NBC network program times across channels, detailing hosts, show titles, and start times from early morning to late evening. Programs include news, variety hours, dramas, sports, and special features with multiple NBC connections and guest names.
Television Schedule Roundup for NBC ABC and CNBC
A dense listing of primetime and daytime shows across NBC ABC and CNBC includes Golden Windows One Man's Family The Hunter Waterfront The Betty White Show Riders of the Purple Sage For M Lady The Ray Bolger Show Outdoors Inn The Big Playback Dinah Shore Bob Hope Fireside Theatre Armstrong Circle Theatre Truth or Consequences Foreign Intrigue Don McNeill A Time to Live I Married Joan My Little Margie Kraft TV Playhouse This Is Your Life Col March of Scotland Yard Betty White Show Howdy Doody Sports Scope Its A Great Life Amos n Andy You Bet Your Life Justice Dragnet Ford Theatre Lux Video Theatre and sign off
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Dave Garroway
NBC
Don McNeill
ABC
Dumont
Miss Marlowe
Hawkins Falls
Mr. Sweeney
Pinky Lee
Howdy Doody
Roy Kerns
Bob Lawrence
Roger Baker
Boston
Riley
Phoebe
Pat Fagan
Bill Mazer
Steve Allen
Amos ’N Andy
Dinah Shore
The Radically Mixed Show Business Saga Remains Sharp
A brisk critique on merging advertising with programming as business pressures stride into entertainment. The author highlights the bold Iugleman pitch to Bristol-Myers and the cost saving of using one orchestra. The book’s core charm lies in Allen's enduring radio scripts and his candid satire of tycoons in show business.
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Allen
Mr. A
Bristol- Meyers Company
Iugleman
Bristol-Meyers
Mr. Allen
Amos ‘N’ Andy
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