Radio Digest (June 1932-Mar 1933)

Pacific Coast Echoes 43 By W. L. Gleeson John P. Medbury, master of ceremonies of the Demi-Tasse Revue, has become the world's champion commuter now that the Demi-Tasse Revue originates in NBC's San Francisco studios. "Med" commutes by airplane between San Francisco and Hollywood every week in order to appear on the Demi-Tasse program. You can't keep him out of the air! KLX, Oakland, has a program every Tuesday evening, 9:00 to 9:30, that has the distinction of being one of the oldest programs on the air and has always been very popular. It is Goodmon's mixed quartette singing the old hymns. The Denver Musical Protective Embassy Boys of WHN, New York. Top to bottom: Eddie Willis, Noel Burns and Fred Barth. Association offers two programs of outstanding merit over KOA, Denver, coming over the network. They are worth turning an ear to. Irving Kennedy, popular Western NBC tenor, at last has a yacht. It came through the mail from a Northwestern admirer, but it is complete in every detail, from bow to stern, to pennants fluttering from its mast. Could the admirer believe Irv, but a lad? The lanquid and colorful tunes of Old Mexico are becoming regular features on most all of the Western stations. KFOX, Long Beach, has a good Mexican program at 1 :30 in the afternoons that is creating a regular "siesta" every noon among its listeners. Speaking of tunes, lovers of soft, soothing and restful melodies in California's sister state, Oregon, find their weekly ideal in the "Isle of Golden Dreams" program, 9:30 to 10:00 p. m., from the Studios of KOIN, Portland. The unique combination of pipe organ, vibraharp and steel guitar makes the melodious entertainment. Harry Langdon, well-known screen star, made his radio debut over KHJ. Langdon appeared as guest star on "California Melodies," being presented to the nation over CBS by Raymond Paige. The screen stars are all rapidly becoming known to the radio fans. Eva Gruninger, NBC singer whose beautiful contralto voice has been heard transcontinental^ many times, was married recently to E. Bigson, noted San Francisco surgeon. It was a quiet bridal ceremony in the home of the bride. One of the best loved stars in western radio, Miss Gruninger makes frequent concert appearances, and is a principal in the San Francisco Grand Opera Company, with which she appeared during the recent season. She was the soloist at the opening of the San Francisco War Memorial. With "California Melodies," CBS network, shifting to a new spot, 8:30 to 9:00 p. m., the West Coast will send three programs over a nationwide network. Paul Carson, who builds the "Bridge to Dreamland" for NBC listeners Sunday nights, with the aid of an organ keyboard, is the descendant of several generations of clergymen, but never felt the slightest desire to enter the ministry. Paul has a great following up and down the vast expanses of the West Coast. Kra^^j^ttratratraKratratratrai^fcqra *AND NOW! SUNRAYi HEALTH LAMPS jor our —^ GUESTS^? NewYbrk's Supreme Hotel Valu? SINGLE DOUBLE And that's no idle boast. Just "ask the guests who stop here." • Not only the newest hotel in New York but the most centrally located. 1000 ROOMS . . . Each with a RADIO, a PRIVATE BATH and SHOWER, Circulating Ice Water and Large Closets. Many Other Features. Sample Rooms and Garage 1000 HOMES UNDER ONE ROOF W THE HEART OF TIMES SQUARE SUITES TfeN, T.I. PEn. 6-8600 ew HOTEL DISON 47<h St. West of B-wag.NYC € t^^^^t^t^^^^raa^tw&^s