Radio announcers (1933)

Record Details:

Title:
Radio announcers
Date:
1933
Publisher:
Providence : C. De Witt White Co.
Volume:
Radio announcers (1933)
Leaf #:
00013
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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BILL HAY — NBC Announcer T> ORN Dumfries, Scotland — Came to America 1909 — Began studying violin at seven years U — Began voice studies at seventeen — When KFKX at Hastings, Nebraska, made its appearance, he did the announcing, arranged programs, sang, played and directed musical organizations — Was sales manager and treasurer for piano company when station opened — Planned to stay two days, but stayed a year and a half — Came to Chicago to enter business — Called by WGN to announce three nights and became regular staff announcer — Became station manager in four months and stayed two years — Has been with WMAQ a number of years — All announcements on musical numbers are “adlib” — Enjoys golf, swimming, baseball and squash racquets. 11