Radio Mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

T>axLia FEBRUARY— 1937 VOL. 7— NO. 4 FRED R. SAMMIS, EDITOR BELLE LANDESMAN, ASS'T EDITOR WALLACE H. CAMPBELL, ART EDITOR SPECIAL FEATURES , Can the Lawyers Drive Goodwill Court Off the Air? Frank H. Lovette 19 The Love Gladys Swarthout's Fame Couldn't Tarnish Mary Watkins Reeves 20 Would They Ask You for a Date? Judy Ashley 22 Ten famous bachelors' do's and don'ts for girls His Own Best Enemy John Edwards 24 Bing Crosby's Rebellions are poison to his career "Hollywood Can't Come Between Us" says Mrs. Don Ameche Dorothy Brooks 26 Ozzie Nelson's Theme Song 28 Complete words and music to "Loyal Sons of Rutgers" How to Tell a Funny Story John Lagemann 32 Radio's ace comics give you their own secrets Ed Jerome's Strange Ordeal Lucille Fletcher 34 The star of Rich Man's Darling lived a life of silence Genius in a Fog Weldon Melick 35 Explaining how Jack Benny quit his way to success Don't Act Your Age Anne Ellison 37 That Rule's made Walter Tetley the biggest child star The Personal History of Floyd Gibbons, Adventurer. . Norton Russell 40 Is Television Really Here? Louis Underwood 42 At Last! Answering all your questions Their Friendship Brought Them Stardom Dan Wheeler 44 The amazing story of Al Jolson and Al Goodman Fashions That Flatter 48 Radio Mirror's own style guide It's Never Too Late Lester Gottlieb 64 Gabriel Heatter's life began at forty UNUSUAL DEPARTMENTS COMING IN THE MARCH ISSUEOn Sale January 22 What's New on Radio Row Jay Peters 4 First hand gossip from Radio City and Hollywood Coast-to-Coast Highlights Russ King 6 All about the stars in your own hometown What Do You Want to Say? : 10 Your letters win prizes The Critic on the Hearth 15 Reviewing the newest programs Reflections in the Radio Mirror 16 The editor awards a gold baton For Your Radio Scrapbook 38 You'll want to save these pictures and stories Facing the Music Ken Alden 50 Danceland's secrets are yours Coronation Coiffures Joyce Anderson 51 Keep your hair style up to the minute Radio Mirror Rapid Program Directory 52 Easy, complete guide to broadcasts Put Magic in Your Baking Mrs. Margaret Simpson 54 Ma Perkins tells you how What Do You Want to Know? The Oracle 56 The information you've asked for In Pittsburgh is the luxurious home of Dave Rubinoff's parents, the home he gave them in return for their many sacrifices to help him win success. Don't miss the touching story his parents tell next month of these sacrifices and how they were repaid. ADDED ATTRACTIONS. What Have the Stars Resolved? 12 Their 1937 resolutions are for your happy listening Pictures of the Month Jane Pickens 30 Frank Parker 3 1 And So They Grew Up 46 Behind Closed Doors 62 COVER PORTRAIT OF GINGER ROGERS BY GEORGIA WARREN RADIO MIRROR (Copyright, 1936, by Macfadden Publications, Inc.). The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted, either wholly or in part without permission. Published monthly by Macfadden Publications, Inc., Washington and South Avenues, Dunellen, New Jersey. General offices, 1926 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Editorial and advertising offices, Chanin Building, 122 East 42nd St., New York, N. Y^ Bernarr Macfadden, President; Wesley F. Pape, Secretary; Irene T. Kennedy, Treasurer; Walter Hanlcn, Advertising Director. Entered as scond-class matter September 14, 1933, at the Post Office'at Dunellen, New Jersey, under Act of March 3, 1879. Price in United States, Newfoundland and Canada $1.00 a year; 10c a copy. In (J. S. Territories and Possessions, Cuba, Mexico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Spain and possession, and Central and South American countries excepting British Honduras, British, Dutch and French Guiana, $1.50 a year; all other countries $2.00 a year. While Manuscripts, Photographs and Drawings are submitted at the owners' risk, every effort will be made to return those found unavailable if accompanied by first class postage. But we will not be responsible for any losses of such matter contributed. Contributors are especially advised to be sure to retain copies of their contributions; otherwise they are taking an unnecessary risk. Printed in the V. S. A. by Art Color Printing Company, Dunellen, N. J.