The Biographical Encyclopedia of American Radio

by Christopher H. Sterling (Editor), Cary O'Dell (Editor)

Overview

The Biographical Encyclopedia of American Radio presents the very best biographies of the internationally acclaimed three-volume Encyclopedia of Radio in a single volume. It includes more than 200 biographical entries on the most important and influential American radio personalities, writers, producers, directors, newscasters, and network executives. With 23 new biographies and updated entries throughout, this volume covers key figures from radio’s past and present including Glenn Beck, Jessie Blayton, Fred Friendly, Arthur Godfrey, Bob Hope, Don Imus, Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Laura Schlesinger, Red Skelton, Nina Totenberg, Walter Winchell, and many more.

Scholarly but accessible, this encyclopedia provides an unrivaled guide to the voices behind radio for students and general readers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136993756
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/13/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Christopher H. Sterling

Table of Contents

Editor’s Introduction, Acknowledgements, Radio’s People and Personalities: Suggested, Further Reading, Advisers 2003 Edition, Contributors 2003 Edition, List of Entries, Biographical Encyclopedia of Radio