Radio stars (Oct 1938)

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When members of the mike clan assemble, anything can happen —and it often does! k WE'VE all heard a lot about Hollywood parties, with screen stars using their lawns, swimming-pools and spacious estates for the shindigs that give the movie columnists reams of copy to feed their readers. But it's just at spaced intervals that we hear of New York's radio parties — those gala entertainments arranged by the top-notch broadcasting performers. And you can take it from the writer, a veteran studio reporter of twelve years' standing, that the microphone folk equal — and ofttimes surpass — the celluloid clan in surprises, originality, stunts, entertainment and wit when they are party hosts. It's a varied crowd that constantly pops up at the radio socials. The same faces are in evidence at each event. The coterie of party roundsmen includes entertainers of all classifications, announcers, program and production executives, press agents and radio editors of newspapers and magazines. The complexion of each gathering varies somewhat according to just who's paying the bill. On the talent side, for instance, the guest list is often restricted to persons identified with the star, sponsor or network throwing the party. But it's not always that way, an open house frequently prevailing for those in the enemy camps. Radio isn't bothered with the petty animosities which prevail in other branches of entertainment. Behind-the-scenes friendships — even between business competitors — are numerous. When the radio clan gathers, anything can happen — and it often does ! The keyword seems to be, "It's all in fun so why not have fun?" There's only one word of caution that the radio enter