Radio doings (Dec 1930-Jun1932)

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• Most movie stars, strange as it might seem, are keen fans of the air. Gary Cooper, Paramount star, is an enthusiast of the cowboy songs and cowboy programs. He says, "I suppose I get the biggest kick out of the Arizona Wranglers' hour over KNX. The old cowboy songs and the mandolin music perhaps reminds me a little of the old days on our ranch in Montana." "Frank Watanabe and the Honorable Archie's comic hour of fun is the program I usually fumble for on my radio dial every night," says Jack Oakie. "I also like to tune in on Wes ley Tourtellotte. There is a deep charm about his organ music." Clive Brooks believes that Calmon Luboviski offers the most delightful treat with his mystics and magical violin music. "Mr. Luboviski's selection of pieces as well as his rendition of them are flawless," he is quoted as saying. Skeets Gallagher refused to commit himself to anyone or any program in particular. "Only," he says, "I have an old weakness for the classical programs. However, I rather fancy some of the modern songs when they are offered by a really first class orchestra." Clive Brooks