Radio today (Sept 1935-Dec 1936)

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One Man's Family Wayne Kin Lowell Thomas Maxwell House Show Boat Again, in 1936, NBC Network Stars and Programs Win in "Star of Stars" Poll! History repeats itself! And so will your sales of fine sets when the news gets around and you begin to cash in on the pull of these 1936 radio winners. Radio Guide's third annual "Star of Stars" poll, just completed, reaffirms lastyear's steady listener preference for the programming of NBC, its clients, and their agencies. Here are the NBC first place winners: Star of Stars: Jack Benny* Musical Program: Maxwell House Show Boat** Dance Orchestra: Wayne King (Also on CBS) ** Dramatic Program: One Man's Family** Children's Program: Ireene Wicker, the Singing Lady Male Singer of Popular Songs: Bing Crosby Singer of Operatic or Classical Songs: Nelson Eddy Comedian or Comedy Act: Jack Benny * News Commentator: Lowell Thomas 'Won first place in performance classification in 1935 "Won the same classification in 1935 The overwhelming national applause which they received should be reflected in the demand for better receiving sets — sets which are worthy of the country's outstanding programs, as revealed by the votes of over one and a quarter million listeners. So we say to you: "Talk up these famous NBC programs — they' re all working for you. They couldn't do more to stimulate interest in the more expensive type of sets — not even if you hired them yourself! And this year, even better programs will be on the air over the great NBC networks." •NAL BROADCASTING CO., Inc A RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA SERVICE NEW YORK WASHINGTON CHICAGO