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.
- ISBN10 0786431466
- ISBN13 9780786431465
- Publish Date 15 November 2007
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 25 November 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Company
- Format Hardcover
- Language English