Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
LETTER FROM AMERICA, 1946-2004 LETTER FROM AMERICA, 1946-2004 Alistair Cooke The collected letters, based on Alistair's legendary BBC radio broadcasts, and chronicling key moments in US and world history from the Vietnam war to 11 September 2001. OL13633724W
Welcome radio Welcome radio Annie Stillwater Gray "Lifelong DJ recreates her ten-year radio show in a novel about a northern Maine town, where a general store and radio station open up a portal between worlds. Guests on the show include mythological… OL13654084W
Encyclopedia of black radio in the United States, 1921-1955 Encyclopedia of black radio in the United States, 1921-1955 Ryan Ellett "This volume profiles approximately 300 African American (and a few white) performers, organizations and series broadcast during radio's "Golden Age." The entries reveal the rich diversity in program… OL16167516W
The shadow killer The shadow killer Gail Bowen "It's Father's Day weekend, and it looks like some of the well-intentioned wisdom that Charlie D dispenses on his late-night radio call-in show might blow up in his face. One young listener seems int… OL16266726W
Democracy now! Democracy now! David Goodman,Amy Goodman,Denis Moynihan A celebration of the acclaimed television and radio news program Democracy now! and the extraordinary movements and heroes who have moved our democracy forward. Amy Goodman, along with her journalist… OL20029296W
Radio Yesteryear presents The golden age of radio Radio Yesteryear presents The golden age of radio J. David Goldin "A summary of data taken from our archive of: 61,160 different broadcasts, 13,097 unique program names, 233,680 radio air credits, 21,942 unique performer names"--Cover. OL2035228W
Radio boy Radio boy Christian O'Connell This is a laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the internet generation. Spike's your average … OL20857613W
Welcome to Just a minute! Welcome to Just a minute! Nicholas Parsons As its 900th episode approaches, Just a Minute has consistently entertained BBC Radio 4 listeners, and many others around the world, since its first broadcast in December 1967. Inspired by a school p… OL20885074W
One fine day you're gonna die One fine day you're gonna die Gail Bowen Events on Charlie D's radio show take a bizarre turn when one of his callers threatens to kill not only himself but also the young daughter of Charlie's on-air guest, who happens to be an expert on d… OL22424369W
Wright for America Wright for America Robin Lamont "Pryor Wright's ultra-conservative radio show has millions of devout fans who are sure that the slurs and wild accusations fired at the liberal left prove him a true patriot. But when his venomous ra… OL24309228W
Calvin Cobb, radio woodworker! Calvin Cobb, radio woodworker! Roy Underhill "Roy Underhill of PBS's 'The Woodwright's Shop' has written what could be the world's first-ever woodworking novel: 'Calvin Cobb: Radio Woodworker!' It's a screwball comedy set in 1937 about a woodwo… OL28596354W
Bedtime stories Bedtime stories Phillip Adams Phillip Adams shares the secrets of his radio days from when he was looked upon as a commercial upstart to when Henry Kissinger, Christopher Hitchens, Kevin Rudd and so many others have lined up to b… OL28943607W
On a note of triumph On a note of triumph Norman Corwin Radio script that is a praise song to all the men and women in all the nations who fought on all the fronts on World War II. Norman Corwin looks beyond the joy, pain, and relief of the end of combat … OL3460666W
The Adventures of Amos 'N' Andy The Adventures of Amos 'N' Andy Melvin Patrick Ely "Melvin Patrick Ely unveils a tale of America's shifting color line, in which two professional directors of blackface minstrel shows manage to produce a series so rich and complex that it wins admire… OL4077141W
Terror on the air! Terror on the air! Richard J. Hand "This full-length study of golden age horror radio focuses on six representative programs, starting with The Witch's Tale in 1931 and ending with The Mysterious Traveler in 1952. Each chapter provide… OL5832997W