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and Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony are some of the selections heard by this reporter recently on W2XR. Lighter classics, operattas, and salon music are offered for those who do not hear enough of them on other stations. For the benefit of those East of the Mississippi, W2XR is at the end of the dial on the 1550 kilocycle channel.
An interesting fact is that though this station is never written up by radio columnists and is listed in only two New York newspapers, it has a large following of music lovers.
Our Listening Groups Report
. . . that Cities Service Hour, Palmolive Beauty Box Hour, Julia Sanderson and Frank Crumit and Harold Sanford's light opera program are the most popular of the lighter musical programs.
. . . that Jack Benny's followers are in mourning following his desertion of the airwaves for a much-needed vacation, and that Burns and Allen have moved up into first place as the most popular comedy feature.
. . . that One Man's Family, despite its tiresome advertising which most listeners tune out, is still the best dramatic program, with NBC's Drama Guild running a close second. As one leader writes of the latter, ". . . and it doesn't soak us in tea, either!"
. . . that Amos 'n' Andy, which goes on and on, is still a prime favorite.
Most frequently complained about: the advertising or beauty hints on all cosmetic programs, with Lady Esther romping away with all honors for being the greatest bore.
Runner-up: Tastyeast's advertising.
New Programs in Review
LOMBARDO ROAD. Monday— 8:00 to 8:30 P. M. E. D. S. T. Columbia network.
Lovely dance music in the usual smooth Lombardo manner.
N. T. G. AND HIS CHORUS GIRLS. Tuesday— 9:00 to 9 -JO P. M. E. D. S. T. Blue network. NBC.
Radio at its worst. The suggestiveness and cheapness of this program is unbelievable. Summer is supposed to be the "silly season" for radio programs, but poor taste remains poor taste, regardless of season.
Maybe it will prove financially successful for its sponsor at that. Listening to the unfunny humor ought to boost the sales of Bromo-Seltzer, as well as other headache remedies.
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