Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
July 22, 1942: 'Mr. and Mrs. North's' first episode on NBC

Thursday, July 16, 2015
July 16: Happy Birthday Barbara Stanwyck
On July 16, 1907, Barbara Stanwyck, once considered to be the highest paid actress of her time in America, was born. Originally known as Ruby Stevens, Miss. Stanwyck’s first tour of duty as an entertainer is when she traveled with her older sister, who was a Jort Cort showgirl, learning behind the scenes of the business. By 1922, she was hired as a dancer for Ziegfeld Follies, “just so she could eat.” Over the next few years she worked for an unseemly nightclub doing late shows as a chorus girl. Over the years she had a long-running success in motion pictures and televisiStella Dallas (among others) were brought to radio on Lux Radio Theatre. In a different portrayal, to that of the legendary Agnes Moorehead, Stanwyck did a run on Lux with Suspense. Varied radio theatre productions carry her movie performances around the country. Miss Stanwyck was married twice and had one adopted child. It was said that leading men of her day were also considered very close friends, usually platonically; as she prefered their company. Barbara Stanwyck died in 1990 of congestive heart failure. The much loved and celebrated Ruby Stevens had gone on.
on. Barbara Stanwyck was top favorite to guest star on radio programs, such as The Jack Benny Show and Burns and Allen.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
July 7, 1920: The first used of a radio of the compass
July 7, 1920: For the first time in broadcast radio history, the United States Navy aircraft using a device known as a radio compass near Norfolk, Virginia.
Radio compass is a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals, it used as navigation tools at aircraft.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
July 5, 1951: Silver Eagle' First airs on ABC
July 5, 1951: The Silver Eagle, starring Jim Ameche as Jim West, first appeared on ABC and made the leap into radio's action-adventure listing.
The series, sponsored by General Mills, went on to become a huge hit. The show ran from 1951-1954 and starred Jim Ameche, who played a Canadian Mountie.
The series, sponsored by General Mills, went on to become a huge hit. The show ran from 1951-1954 and starred Jim Ameche, who played a Canadian Mountie.
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