Radio in the 1950s: From the Golden Age to the TV Age

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Steve Darnall presents how the ascension of television led many of radio's biggest stars and shows to migrate from their audio-only medium to the new audiovisual genres coming into being. Enjoy an audio-based presentation about radio's evolution as its Golden Age ended and a new age introduced news, talk shows, music and a new generation […]

Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall

Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States

The holidays are a time of traditions for many — and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. Our gift to you is an audio-based presentation full of classic seasonal sounds from radio's past, designed to spur […]