Radio showmanship (Jan-Dec 1946)

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^HAT MAKES local radio click? Withat question, public service is an imporint factor, and here's graphic evidence lat broadcasting in the public interest ay mean a lot of different things. Proram contributions to community eduition, entertainment and inspiration is first essential. But extra-curricular acvities outside the field of radio also help reate the community esteem that all tations seek in their public relations. • (Right) . . . Public service hit a new high in Santa Barbara, Calif. Here KDB manager, Fin Hollinger (center) loses his shirt, also an overcoat, to the Victory Clothing Collection. Stunt occurred on the 20-30 Club, daily sidewalk interview show. Chief engineer, Bill Buckley (left), and interviewer, Don Roberts looks on. • (Left) . . . Dealers go to a party. Typical of WGR, Buffalo, N. Y., public relations is this dinner for FIRESTONE dealers and district personnel. Dinner was followed by a broadcast of the FIRESTONE program, Ralph Hubbell Sportstime. Ringside seats for the broadcast were followed by ringside seats at boxing matches, with sportscaster Hubbell as host. • (Below) . . . WFOY, St. Augustine, Fla., listeners took a tour of the Ostrich and Alligator Farm with announcer Leroy Johnson r>s guide. For the station, good showmanship. For the area, a Know Your City service. . . . with Showmanship that dramatizes radio power!