Overview

On January 12, 1926, radio audiences heard the first exchanges of wit and wisdom between ""Sam 'n' Henry""--the verbal jousters who would evolve into Amos 'n' Andy and whose broadcasts launched the radio sitcom. Here is a detailed look at 20 of the most popular such sitcoms that aired between the mid-1920s and early 1950s, the three-decade heyday of radio. Each series is discussed from an artistic standpoint, with attention to the program's character development and style of comedy as well as its influence on other shows. The book provides complete biographical profiles of each sitcom's stars as well as several actors whose careers consisted primarily of supporting roles. Appendices include an abbreviated summary of 13 sitcoms beyond those discussed in the main body of the book, and a comprehensive list of 170 radio sitcoms. Notes, bibliography, index.

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Author:   Jim Cox
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.517kg
ISBN:  

9780786469123

ISBN 10:   0786469129
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   11 April 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Introduction      1. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet      2. The Aldrich Family      3. The Amos ’n’ Andy Show      4. Archie Andrews      5. Baby Snooks      6. Beulah      7. Blondie      8. Duffy’s Tavern      9. Father Knows Best      10. Fibber McGee & Molly      11. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show      12. The Great Gildersleeve      13. The Jack Benny Program      14. The Life of Riley      15. Life with Luigi      16. Meet Millie      17. My Favorite Husband      18. My Friend Irma      19. Our Miss Brooks      20. The Phil Harris–Alice Faye Show      Appendix A: A Directory of Network Radio Sitcoms      Appendix B: Additional Radio Sitcoms      The Bickersons      A Date with Judy      A Day in the Life of Dennis Day      Easy Aces      Ethel and Albert      The Halls of Ivy      Junior Miss      Lum and Abner      Maisie      Meet Corliss Archer      My Little Margie      That Brewster Boy      Vic and Sade      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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detailed...a wealth of information...useful...very specialized work --<i>Booklist</i>; first-rate...factual...in-depth...highly informative...enjoyable --<i>OTR Bulletin Boards</i>; fascinatingly detailed --<i>Monitoring Times</i>; the detail...is extensive...a good reference...a good read --<i>Air Check.

"detailed...a wealth of information...useful...very specialized work--Booklist/RBB; """"first-rate...factual...in-depth...highly informative...enjoyable""""--OTR Bulletin Boards; """"fascinatingly detailed""""--Monitoring Times"

Author Information

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.

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