Episode of Series “March of Time”.
Appraises all types of radio programs such as Jack Benny, Toscanini, sport, news etc. The value of quiz programs and soap operas is questioned and other types of programs are commended. Hooper ratings are explained and Lee DeForest appears briefly in the film to decry the misuse of the medium which he helped develop.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008914
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio broadcasting
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)