…world’s first commercial radio station, KDKA, began broadcasting in Pittsburgh in 1920.
Broadcast History: 11 July 1938 to 13 September 1946
This radio series was probably more famed for its broadcast of “War of the Worlds”, perhaps the most famous program ever broadcast in the history of radio. The stories were simulated news broadcasts and on-the-spot reports. With “War of the Worlds” many people were deceived by the realistic news bulletins and the show caused a nationwide sensation. 6 million people had listened to the show: 1.7 million had believed it to be authentic news and 1.2 million had been genuinely frightened!
1733 Cavalcade of America - Safety First
Dragnet 53-01-25 (188) The Big Lay-Out
LR461216 - Claimant of the Lazy D
033 Woodrow Wilson
1888 Election Song - He's All Right [ Harrison]
