Something on My Own: Gertrude Berg and American Broadcasting, 1929-1956

by Glenn D. Smith Jr.

Book Overview

In 1929 The Goldbergs debuted on the air, introducing Gertrude Berg--and her radio alter ego, Bronx housewife Molly Goldberg--to the nation. The show would become one of the most beloved and enduring sitcoms of Golden Age radio, and early TV. At the helm was Berg who, as creator, star, writer, and producer, became a force to be reckoned with. This multi-faceted biography provides a penetrating look at how Gertrude Berg carved a special place...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081560887X
• ISBN13: 9780815608875
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"