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Beginning with an in-depth look at the history of radio broadcasting, this volume examines twenty of the most popular sitcoms which aired between the mid-1920s and early 1950s during the three decade heyday of radio. Each series is discussed from an artistic standpoint, taking a look at the program's character development and extent of vaudeville heritage. Examining the professional and private lives of performers especially as both related to the aural series, the work provides complete biographical profiles on each sitcom's star personalities as well as several actors whose career consisted primarily of supporting roles in these popular broadcasts.

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