Boston Radio: 1920-2010 (Images of America Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738574104 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Using rare photographs from her own collection and from some of Boston’s best-known air personalities, she tells the story of the stations and announcers Bostonians have loved for decades. Donna L. . Halper is a Boston-based author, professor, and media historian with expertise in the history of broadcasting
Many Boston radio personalities, such as Curt Gowdy, “Big Brother” Bob Emery, Don Kent, and Louise Morgan, found fame on television but first established themselves on Boston’s airwaves. Since 1920, Boston radio has remained vibrant, proving that live and local stations are as important as ever.. Boston’s radio history begins with pioneering station 1XE/WGI, one of America’s first radio stations, and includes the first station to receive a commercial license, WBZ; the first FM radio network, W1XOJ and W1XER; and one of the first news networks, the Yankee News Service. Rideout. B. Nationally known bandleaders like Joe Rines and Jacques Renard were first heard on Boston radio, as was one of the first weathercasters, E. The city has been home to a number of legendary announcers, such as
"Five Stars" according to Ken Chirkis. Super book on Boston Radio.the early days. Loved it!. "Five Stars" according to Robert A. Kravitz. Loved the book. Been listening to Boston radio many years. Love the history.. Lots of Memories I grew up in Boston, first listening to radio, then working in Radio & TV in the Boston until the early 1970's. The period of history I remember most were well covered, mid-50's to mid 70's. If you are are a radio historian, or you grew up listening to Boston Radio you will enjoy this book.
Halper is a Boston-based author, professor, and media historian with expertise in the history of broadcasting. . Using rare photographs from her own collection and from some of Boston’s best-known air personalities, she tells the story of the stations and announcers Bostonians have loved for decades. About the Author Donna L