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generis, whenever such grouping seemed sensible and appropriate, but generally no great emphasis has been placed upon sequence. The book contains properties of every sort, and the order in which they have been set down has been determined by reasons of variety and of contrast in theme, length, and mood. There is one conspicuous omission in this collection. There is no Charlie McCarthy sketch. I very much wanted to include the “Oliver Twist” spot — probably the funniest single piece of nonsense of the past year — but it was impossible to clear the material. A few other properties — mainly local educational programs of merit — could not be incorporated because of page restrictions. However, the book represents American radio in its widest ranges, and I hope it will bring enjoyment to the lay reader.
I trust, too, that educators whose energies are being used in this same medium will find something here that is instructive. Perhaps the now famous quotation of President Robert M. Hutchinsof the University of Chicago will become obsolete. Two years ago before the National Conference on Educational Broadcasting he said, “The trouble with educational broadcasting is that the programs are no good.” The statement was disputed by very few. In a dozen words he had completely expressed an opinion entertained by over a hundred million listeners. Many of the programs are still no good. Some aren’t so bad as they were, and a few are excellent. The educational field is stiU the most expansive unexplored territory of radio, and, through cooperation between professional broadcasters and America’s teachers, it will be in this field that radio’s next great advances will be made. I hbpe it will soon be possible to tell Mr. Hutchins that the condition of educational broadcasting is not a chronic headache but merely a momentary migraine.
Max Wylie.