Radio in the Movies: A History and Filmography, 1926-2010

by Laurence Etling

This richly detailed examination of two branches of American entertainment focuses on the various ways that radio stations and air personalities have been depicted in motion pictures, from 1926's The Radio Detective to more recent films like 2006's A Prairie Home Companion. Cinematic portrayals of various aspects of radio are covered, including disc jockeys, sports broadcasts, religious programs, and the talk-radio format. Such films...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786449497
• ISBN13: 9780786449491
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher