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February 19, 1922 Ed Wynn became the first vaudeville star to sign a radio contract

On this day in 1922, Ed Wynn became the first vaudeville star to sign a radio contract.

February 18, 1949 Johnny Dollar made its radio debut

On this day in 1949, Johnny Dollar made its debut.

February 17, 1903 Edgar Bergen was born

On this day in 1903 Edgar Bergen was born.

March 16, 1916 Mercedes McCambridge was born

On this day in 1916 Mercedes McCambridge was born.

February 14, 1894 Jack Benny was born

On this day in 1984, Jack Benny was born.

February 13, 1943 Superman made its radio debut

On this day in 1943, Superman made its radio debut.

February 11, 1949 Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar made its radio debut

On this day in 1949, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar made its radio debut.

February 10, 1893 Jimmy Durante was born

On this day in 1893, Jimmy Durante was born.

February 9, 1891 Ronald Colman was born

On this day in 1891, Ronald Colman was born.

February 7, 1883 Bennett Kilpack (known to radio fans as "Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons") was born

On this day in 1883, Bennett Kilpack (known to radio fans as " Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons ") was born

February 4, 1939 Challenge of the Yukon (aka Sgt. Preston of the Yukon) made its radio debut

On this day in 1939, Challenge of the Yukon (aka Sgt. Preston of the Yukon) made its radio debut.

February 2, 1958 Frontier Gentleman made its radio debut

On this day in 1958, Frontier Gentleman made its radio debut.