Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1948)

Record Details:

Title:
Radio and television mirror
Date:
July-Dec 1948
Publisher:
New York : Macfadden Publications, Inc.
Volume:
Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1948)
Leaf #:
000780
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound and Fan Magazines
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Recorded Sound Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Radio Mirror (later known as Radio and Television Mirror) was a fan magazine for radio listeners and later TV viewers that includes profiles of the stars, visits to radio and television studios, and program listings. The early years in the 1930s show the interaction of motion pictures, recordings, the stage, radio and even politics. The role of radio in World War II is well covered in the 1940s, and by the 1950s the focus shifts to television and a new generation of personalities. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
July 18, 2024
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lOKMAM Step up and ask your questions — we'll try to find the answers FOR YOUR INFORMATION— if there's something you want to know about radio, write to Information Booth, Radio Mirror, 205 E. 42nd St., New York. We'll answer if we can either in Information Booth or by mail— but be sure to sign full name and address, and attach this box to your letter. IS THIS BETTER? Dear Editor: In my opinion, Kay Armen of Stop The Music is the best singer I've ever heard. That picture in a recent issue of Radio Mirror didn't do her justice — it was terrible. Haven't you got a better one? Miss M. S. Akron, Ohio Kay Arnien Well, we have another one. AFFILIATES Dear Editor: Would you please tell m.. the number of affiliates each network has? Mr. J. K. Ponca City, Okla. According to the latest listings, the Mutual Broadcasting System has the most affiliates, with 515 which includes those operating in Hawaii and Alaska. The American Broadcasting Company is next with approximately 245. Columbia Broadcasting System has 178, and the National Broadcasting Company has 170. ROGER OF DR. MALONE Dear Editor: Can you tell me who plays Roger Dineen in Young Dr. Malone? I think he is one of the finest actors on the air. Also, what ever happened to Marion Mann, formerly of the Breakfast Club. She had a lovely voice, and I miss her. Mrs. M. S. G. Madison, Conn. Barry Thompson 98 The actor who plays Roger Dineen is Barry Thompson, graduate of the London Academy of Arts. Marion Mann is no longer active in radio. She left the Break fast Club in 1946 to devote more time to her husband and family. OFF THE AIR Dear Editor: I have lost track ol one ol my lavorite programs, Rose of My Dreams. It was my favorite serial. Will you please tell me what station this program comes on now? Miss V. L. Nathalie, Va. This serial went off the air several months ago and at present there seems to be very little likelihood that it will return. But for old time's sake, here's a picture of pretty Mary Rolfe who played the title role. Incidentally, she's also Henry's sister. Mary Kolfe Mary, in The Aldrich Family, heard Thursdays at 8:00 P.M. EST, over NBC. BLAINE'S HIS NAME Dear Editor: Will you please tell me the name of the actor who played Ned Brandon, on Katie's Daughter, now off the air? I believe I recognized his voice in The FBI in Peace and War. If so, who does he portray on this program? Mrs. P. M. Hollis,N. Y. .Martin Blaine Before Katie's Daughter left the air, Martin Blaine played the role of Ned Brandon. And, as you've guessed, he does play a part in The FBI in Peace and War — field agent. Mr. Sheppard. SHE ISN'T NANCY Dear Editor: I would like to know if the actress who plays Sunday in Our Gal Sunday is the same actress who plays Laurel in Stella Dallas and Nancy Donovan in Just Plain Bill. Miss G. C. Oleme, California Vivian Smolen Vivian Smolen, the actress you have in mind, does play the role of Sunday and Laurel, but she doesn't play Nancy in Just Plain Bill. That part is played by Ruth Russell whose voice sounds very much like Vivian's. WE'D LIKE TO KNOW, TOO Dear Editor: I've heard Jimmy Durante for a long time; not only when he teamed up with Garry Moore but way before that. While he was with Garry, he started something that puzzled me greatly more and more as time went on with no explanation in sight. Every week he closes his program with these words, "Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash." My question is, who is this Mrs. Calabash? Miss P. S. Greenwich, Conn. We certainly wish we knew,' as it's got our curiosity aroused, too. We're convinced that there are probably only two people who know who "Mrs. Calabash" is — Jimmy, and — er, Mrs. Calabash, herself. Jimmy Durante CATHY CAMERON Rosemary Rice Yes^ she does; name. Dear Editor: Please tell me if the actress who plays Cathy Cameron in When a Girl Marries is the same one who plays Betty in Adventures of Archie Andrews. Mr. J. S. Madill, Okla. Rosemary Rice is her Frank Lovejoy A TRIPLE YES Dear Editor: Would you please give me some information about my favorite radio actor, Frank Lovejoy? Does he play Chris topher Barnes in Today's Children? Is he married — and. if so, to whom? And. wasn't he in a movie called "Black Bart"? Miss L. M. P. Jacksonville, Fla. Yes is the answer to all three questions. Frank does play Christopher Barnes, and, what's more, his wife, Joan Banks, plays the part of Carlotta Lagorro in the same serial, which incidentally, started its 14th year on the air this year. In "Black Bart," Frank played the part of Lorimer. BLOCK AND WHITEMAN Dear Editor: What happened to the two programs, Martin Block at 1 :30 CST, and The Paul Whiteman Show at 2:30 CST? Mr. B. P. Lubbock, Texas Martin Block Martin Block is still on the air, but is no longer on Mutual. He is announcer on NBC's Chesterfield Supper Club, and disc-jockey on Make Believe Ballroom on WNEW. As for Paul Whiteman he doesn't have a regular show, but is busy with ABCTelevision.