Radio stars (Oct 1934-Sept 1935)

Record Details:

Title:
Radio stars
Date:
Oct 1934-Sept 1935
Publisher:
New York : Dell Publishing Co., Inc.
Volume:
Radio stars (Oct 1934-Sept 1935)
Leaf #:
00020
Language:
English
Subjects:
Radio actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals., Radio personalities -- Periodicals.","Radio actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals","Radio personalities -- Periodicals","Radio actors and actresses","Radio personalities","United States
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Contributor:
University of Maryland, College Park
Sponsor:
LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 18, 2024
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RADIO STARS Every so often a stink blows through my loudspeaker into my parlor. It is the odor that comes when a comedian spins an off-color yarn. It is the odor that comes when a singer croons the vulgar words of certain popular tunes. Admittedly, these slips are not the fault of our broadcasting networks. Both the NBC and CBS do their utmost to guard our parlors from filth. Many, many times they have been criticized for banning certain lines and certain songs. In my opinion, they deserve our unreserved thanks. . Despite their vigilance, some performers do slip over forbidden gags. It is so easy. You are standing before a mike, a million ears or more listening. The joke that shocks gets a quick laugh. You say it before anyone can stop you. It is a temptation too great for some. Let those few remember this: Radio broadcasting is a visitor in our parlors. Sometimes it shares our bedroom, or travels with us in our cars. We cherish those visitors only who have the good taste to consider our wishes. We like our visitors least when they forget to be ladies or gentlemen. Let's keep the air clean. THE EDITOR. 22