The Top 100 Classic Radio Shows

A compendium of the top radio shows from the golden age of Hollywood. This book is chock-full of fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes information about the best shows from every era including the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Organized into six categories, you'll learn tantalizing tidbits about the shows and talent who made them famous. Includes comedies, westerns, dramas, variety shows, mysteries and suspense, sci-fi and superheroes. Settle into your easy chair and get ready to revisit the golden oldies, including The Roy Rogers Show, The War of the Worlds, The Bob Hope Show, The Shadow, and much more. Includes three audio CDs featuring one radio show from each genre. 

More than a coffee table book, this publication was designed to serve as a primer for old-time radio, along with a "Did You Know?" section devoted to each program that contains trivia that even a die-hard may not be aware of. Gorgeous photos, beautiful graphics, a basic rundown of each program, highlights of each program and cool trivia is included for 100 radio programs.