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When Radio Ruled #141 - Best Variety Shows of the 1930s
09/01/2025
When Radio Ruled #141 - Best Variety Shows of the 1930s
The first generation of radio talent, performers, directors, and writers came from the worlds of vaudeville, minstrel shows and Broadway revues. All forms of variety theater, so it isn’t any wonder that the variety show quickly emerged as a common Radio format. Here are the three Old Time Radio shows from the 1930’s I feel best exemplify the variety format, and the reasons why. I expect you, dear listener, might respectfully disagree with my choices. Leave me a comment on my blog, BeforeTVBlog.com, I’d love to hear your opinions. Meanwhile, give a listen to: Al Jolson Fred Allen Portland Hoffa Rudy Vallee Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen Don Ameche Dorothy Lamour Nelson Eddie Jimmy Dorsey Bob Burns And More
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