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Chapters: Milton Berle, Abbott and Costello, Jackie Gleason, Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, Bettie Page, Lili St. Cyr, Blaze Starr, Mae West, Josephine Baker, Dita Von Teese, Red Skelton, Harry Steppe, Michael "Atters" Attree, Lydia Thompson, Fanny Brice, Phil Silvers, Missy Malone, Gypsy Rose Lee, Bert Lahr, Cecilia Loftus, Jami Deadly, Sally Rand, Immodesty Blaize, Yard Dogs Road Show, Molly Picon, Dorothy Sherwood, Little Egypt, Evelyn West, Mara Gaye, Miss Polly Rae, the World Famous Pontani Sisters, Suzie Malone, Tempest Storm, Chaos, Leon Errol, Ann Corio, Robert Alda, Esmé Bianco, Margaret Hart Ferraro, Jennie Worrell, Hinda Wassau, Joan Warner, Michelle L'amour, Nasty Canasta, Noel Toy, Jonny Porkpie, Jean Mode, Shirley Jean Rickert, Catherine D'lish, Annie A-Bomb, Millie Deleon, Minsky Malone, Lola the Vamp, Elaina Satana, Sherry Britton, Selene Luna, Anna Fur Laxis, Pauline Markham, Henry E. Dixey. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 330. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Mae West (August 17, 1893 November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol. Known for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in Vaudeville and on the stage in New York before moving to Hollywood to become a comedienne, actress and writer in the motion picture industry. One of the more controversial movie stars of her day, West encountered many problems including censorship. When her cinematic career ended, she continued to perform on stage, in Las Vegas, in the United Kingdom, on radio and television, and recorded rock and roll albums. West was born Mary Jane West in Bushwick, Brooklyn, King's County, New York, daughter of John Patrick West and Matilda "Tillie" Doelger (also spelled Delker). Her father was a prizefighter known as "Battlin' Jack West" who later w...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=173082 ... Read more

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This value packed collector package features 60 programsfrom 60 different series. Enjoy the most popular radio stars includingBurns&Allen, Jack Benny, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet andmany,many more. An anectdotal guide is included to give you a morein-depth look at the shows included in the package. This collectionmakes a wonderful gift. Read the reviews below and see how ourcustomers love this collection. ... Read more

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Includes details and history for each show
Old Time Radio's Greatest Shows clearly and fully lives up to its title as it showcases sixty of the finest radio program series to constitute the "Golden Age" of radio broadcasting. Ranging from Burns And Allen; The Lone Ranger; Dragnet; and Dimension X; to The Screen Director's Assignment; The Green Hornet; The Quiz Kids; and Songs By Sinatra; the 30 hours of programming in this magnificently presented anthology covers all of the diverse genres of popular radio programing from comedies, mysteries, and dramas, to science fiction, westerns, and variety shows. This superbly presented sampler is enhanced with a sturdy album case and a booklet which includes details and history for each show. A perfect introduction for new generations of listeners (as well as appreciative nostalgic old-timers!), Old Time Radio's Greatest Shows is very highly recommended for personal and community library audiobook collections.

A Veritable Whitman's Sampler of OTR
If you're looking to get your feet wet in collecting recordings of American old-time radio, this is an excellent place to start. Every genre of '30s and '40s radio (except possibly news) is represented in thiswell-done collection.A great place to start what can become a lifelonghobby.

OTR Bargain
A very good deal, especially for those who are not sure which shows may be of interest to them. The booklet is excellent and contributes to the enjoyment of the programs. Many hours of entertainment for a very smallinvestment.

A very good place to start
If you're new to the subject of old time radio, this collection is a great place to start; find out about particular interests (e.g., westerns, mysteries, etc) and seek out new ones.P.S. "The Whistler" and "Bergen and Mccarthy" are the best of OTR, hands down!

WHAT A DEAL!!!
Just what it says: episodes from 60 of radio's greatest half-hour shows. Benny, Hope, Fibber & Molly, X-One, Suspense, Escape, even Quiz Kids! All top quality sound, with dates and magazine-sized "liner notes"! The best collection available; great for nostalgic listening or introducing latecomers to the magic of radio. Twenty cassettes, thirty hours. ... Read more