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History of the NBC Chimes

WEBReferences: The Fourth Chime, NBC, 1944 A Pictorial History of Radio, by Irving Settel The Chimes You Hear From Coast to Coast: A History Of The NBC Chimes, by Rod Phillips …

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Radio Advertising, The Unusual, The Bizarre

WEBWith Von Zell’s apparent memory lapse, Allen asked the studio audience to yell out the product the announcer was talking about. Von Zell’s memory came back to him when he …

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Documenting Early Radio

WEBThe earliest surviving recordings of a radio signal are segments of Morse code transmissions recorded off the air in late 1913 or 1914 by Charles Apgar, a New Jersey …

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Lifebuoy Mini Stories

WEBLever Bath Soap Makes Radio Debut In 5 Minute Ads . Lincoln, Me. (DG)— During the 1992 Friends Of Old Time Radio Convention, I had an interesting chat with Irving Krantz …

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Lifebuoy Health Soap Vs B.O.

WEBThe product in question was the top selling brand for over a decade. Of course, the product was Lifebuoy Health Soap. The main objective of the intimidation focused on the …

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Lifebuoy Lightens Up

WEBLincoln, Me. (DG)—. During the 1930’s and 1940’s, the use of intimidation and classic sound effects in its radio advertising helped Lifebuoy Health Soap become the country’s …

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More Doctors Smoke Camels

WEBThe doctors’ recommendation of Camels lasted until the early 1950’s--- when the first rumblings about smoking and heath were beginning to surface. It was only a matter of …

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Schlitz, The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous

WEB“The taste so many people prefer has made Schlitz Beer first in sales in the U.S.A.”--- Ken Carpenter . Lincoln, Me. (DG)— Over the years, brands of beer have come and gone. …

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WEBR A F F L E S ----- 1985 - 1993 First Show: 20 Oct, 1985 Last Show: 17 Jan, 1993 Number Shows: 19 Audition Show: none Series Description: The Raffles stories, created by E. …

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WEBA L I E N W O R L D S ----- ----- 1979 First Show: Jan 07, 1979 Last Show: Sep 30, 1979 Number Shows: 26 (aired) Audition Show: none Series Description: ALIEN WORLDS, a …

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1948-1949 Season EVENING

WEB1948-1949 Season EVENING. The Highest Rated Evening Programs During Radio's Golden Age1948-1949 Seasons. Program/Time. Network. Sponsor. Hooper Rating. 1. …

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Poof! There Goes Perspiration

WEBSince Stopette was sprayed on, the only part of the human body that came in contact with the deodorant was the underarms. All it took was a gentle squeeze of the bottle under …

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L-A-V-A! L-A-V-A!

WEBP&G Soap Drab In Color….. Great For Washing Hands "L-A-V-A! L-A-V-A!" Lincoln, Me. (DG)---Lava Soap may not necessarily be the most glamorous bar soap ever made.Its …

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Europe’s Soap Shortage

WEBEurope’s Soap Shortage Eased By Help Of Lever Soap, Radio Listeners "It’s the great C.A.R.E./Swan Soap campaign." --- Hy Averback "You’ll want to get on this great plan of …

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Bristol-Myers' Smiling Products

WEBTwo Products Make People Smile "Ipana for the smile of beauty Sal Hepatica for the smile of health."-- Tiny Ruffner Lincoln, Me. (DG)--- Radio’s golden age has seen a number of …

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Kolynos Tooth Paste & Kolynos Tooth Powder

WEBJeweler’s Polish. “Kolynos is a high polishing tooth paste.”. During the early 1940’s, there were a wide variety of toothpaste, toothpowder, and liquid dentifrice to choose from. For …

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Sealtest Variety Theater

WEBWith the Houston fiasco an unpleasant memory, the remaining broadcasts of THE SEALTEST VARIETY THEATER series were presented at the NBC studios in …

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Sherlock Holmes: Screen and Sound Guide

WEB"Sherlock Holmes: Screen and Sound Guide," By Kelley, Gordon E. Metuchen, NJ Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 1994 $49.95 Cloth 0-8108-2859-6 1994

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Old-Time Radio Commercials

WEBHis expertise would lead him to a nationwide audience of old time radio fans. He took part in a panel discussion on radio commercials and advertising at the 1992 Friends Of Old …

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1937-1938 Season EVENING

WEBThe Highest Rated Evening Programs During Radio's Golden Age 1937-1938 Season. Program/Time. Network. Sponsor. Hooper Rating. 1. Chase & Sanborn Hour (Edgar …

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Not So Famous Sponsors Part II

WEBNot So Famous Products. Were Radio Sponsors. Part II. "Stoy is 100% soy….. it's not a mix!" Whether a product was nationally known or known only in a small area, they …

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