| Author: | Ryan Ellett | ISBN: | 9781476629803 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Publication: | November 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ryan Ellett |
| ISBN: | 9781476629803 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication: | November 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
More than 700 uncredited scriptwriters who created the memorable characters and thrilling stories of radio’s Golden Age receive due recognition in this reference work. For some, radio was a stepping stone on the way to greater achievements in film or television, on the stage or in literature. For others, it was the culmination of a life spent writing newspaper copy. Established authors dabbled in radio as a new medium, while working writers saw it as another opportunity to earn a paycheck. When these men and women came to broadcasting, they crafted a body of work still appreciated by modern listeners.
More than 700 uncredited scriptwriters who created the memorable characters and thrilling stories of radio’s Golden Age receive due recognition in this reference work. For some, radio was a stepping stone on the way to greater achievements in film or television, on the stage or in literature. For others, it was the culmination of a life spent writing newspaper copy. Established authors dabbled in radio as a new medium, while working writers saw it as another opportunity to earn a paycheck. When these men and women came to broadcasting, they crafted a body of work still appreciated by modern listeners.
