Radio revue (Dec 1929-Mar 1930)

JANUARY, 19 3 0 39 .^ a ^ ^ ^ * a a » ^ x ^ *v * ^ «t ^ ^ ^ ^ *. ^ %. <t ^. ^ k ^. ^. %. ■%. ^ ^.^^.^v^s^-^^^^.^'^.^^.^.^-^^.^^.^^-^-^.^^.^v^-^.^^^ .^ ^ a ^ .^-..^ %*-^v^* ^w ^■■■a"1 f ^.'%.' ^'♦."^''^' ^"^." ^ %.'fcVk'%.'',if' Ll/TENECJ* fCCLM XXXX3SX3SX3SX3SSS3«»XXXX^^ A Really Minute Revue To the Editor of Radio Revue: Enclosed find $4 for two subscriptions to Radio Revue. Long may Radio Revue live, is my wish. A really up-todate and minute revue. — W. K., New York, N. Y. AAA Calls First Issue a Treat To the Editor of Radio Revue: It was a real treat to read through the first issue of your new magazine. To me, the fascination and success of it lies principally in the fact that one need not be technically radio-minded or even a rabid "radio fan" to find keen delight in it. The cover was splendid and the lay-out excellent. My heartiest congratulations to you and my best wishes for your success. Put me on your subscription list. — M. E. C, New York, N. Y. AAA Takes Issue With "Average Fan" To the Editor of Radio Revue: I am delighted with Radio Revue. Enclosed please find my subscription for one year. I have always thought a radio magazine as necessary to a "fan" as "Photoplay." The public is very much interested in the personalities of the radio; there is the same lure of the studio as there is of the stage. There are things in your first issue that I especially commend. First: "Wanted: Air Personality," by Allen Haglund, and "Behind the Mike during the Palmolive Hour — this latter is one of my favorite hours on the radio — also the story on the Philco Hour. I have had the pleasure of hearing this ensemble broadcast in the NBC studios and it was a most enjoyable experience. I have often wondered why my favorite prima donnas of grand and comic operas came over the air so negligibly. Now I know. They may have stage, but not "air" personalities. This will interest many listeners, I know. Up to date I have not learned "the secret of Rudy Vallee's success," but that is wholly my fault — I was born in the wrong generation. Please let me wish you the greatest success in your new venture, "plenty of fun with this magazine," and lots of money. Personally, I haven't the slightest doubt but that it will prove to be "the most entertaining magazine possible." I have read the article by "Average Fan" and I differ so violently from him that, being of Irish descent, I want to start something. Some things he likes just make me shudder: Jazz! Horrible stuff! When I hear it I am so thankful that it is a radio that I can shut off. If it were a talkie, mon Dieu! Amos 'n' Andy — shades of Primrose and West — but, enuff said. There are no words! (unless cuss words — and I don't use 'em). Being bored by "big symphony orchestras playing Bach!" I admit Bach is not the fondest thing I am of. But Walter Damrosch's delightful voice is such a joy! Please let us have the symphonies. Don't let "Low Brow" get all the joys of radio. Now, just to show how broad some listeners can be: I heartily agree with "Average Fan" about the "sweet sweets," Roxy and Lopez — Kaltenborn, too. But I hope your magazine will remedy this. In the hinterland, where I live, I don't get him. I know — I might just as well live in Los Angeles. You New Yorkers get so much that you think that when you leave New York, you are camping in the wilderness. Jimmy Walker! Not for me — and I'm a Democrat most of the time. I'm such a good Democrat that I am mighty glad Al Smith wasn't in the White House during the stock market crash. But, I do like your magazine. It has entertained me all evening, just as well as any radio program. — Timidly, L. G. Currin, Newport, R. I. (The Irish burn out that way. They start flaming mad, but just fizzle.) AAA To the Editor of Radio Revue: I wish to congratulate you on the way Radio Revue's first issue looked. It has made quite an impression, both at my office and at home. Mrs. A. found it most interesting reading and informed me that she felt it has wonderful possibilities. At once she became interested in the Main Street program, which happened to be on the air at that moment. Reading the article and seeing photos of the characters certainly made a vast difference. To my mind, Radio Revue will do for radio what the movie magazines have done for the movies. I feel certain that you have a wonderful opportunity in your new field and I wish you every success. I hope to see your new magazine one of the leaders real soon. — T. G. A., New York, N. Y. AAA To the Editor of Radio Revue: We wish to add our congratulations to those you have no doubt received on the appearance and contents of your first issue. — M. S. B., New York, N. Y.