Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962

More than 700 uncredited scriptwriters who created the memorable characters and thrilling stories of radio's Golden Age receive due recognition in this reference work. For some, radio was a stepping stone on the way to greater achievements in film or television, on the stage or in literature. For others, it was the culmination of a life spent writing newspaper copy. Established authors dabbled in radio as a new medium, while working writers saw it as another opportunity to earn a paycheck. When these men and women came to broadcasting, they crafted a body of work still appreciated by modern listeners.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments deletevi

Preface

Introduction: The Broadcast Scribes

Writers, A to Z

Bibliography

Index

About the author

A public school teacher, Ryan Ellett is the founder and editor of the online publication The Old Radio Times. In 2008 he received the Stone/Waterman Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Preservation of Old Time Radio.

Product details

• Authors: Ryan Ellett
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2017
• EAN: 9781476665931
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-6593-1
• No. of pages: 237
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 404 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Radio, PERFORMING ARTS / Radio / Reference, Reference works, Radio / Podcasts