Great Radio Audience Participation Shows

Jim Cox, a leading radio historian, is an award-winning author of numerous books on the subject. A retired college professor, he lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

“analysis of the programs is informative and deep...entries are interesting to read..fun”—Booklist; “fascinating...a great read. You won’t be disappointed”—Chattanooga Airwaves; “extensive”—Choice; “through lengthy overviews of each series, with credits and sponsors, Cox documents the history of each series with warmth and humor”—Big Reel; “an addictive read...hard-to-find personal data on the people involved with the shows”—Classic Images; “a treasure...well done”—Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters Radio and Television; “wonderful...excellent”—Chattanooga Airwaves; “fully details the complete history, story-line, sponsors, cast and crew of seventeen audience participation programs…entertaining…the author has peppered every page with obscure, but fascinating detail...perfect”—Radio Recall.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments     Preface      1. Art Linkletter’s House Party      2. Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts      3. Break the Bank      4. The Breakfast Club      5. Bride and Groom      6. Can You Top This?      7. Dr. Christian      8. Dr. I.Q.      9. Double or Nothing      10. Information Please      11. Queen for a Day      12. Stop the Music!      13. Strike It Rich      14. Take It or Leave It      15. Truth or Consequences      16. Welcome Travelers      17. You Bet Your Life      Appendix: An Annotated Guide to Network Radio Audience Participation Shows      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index