Books in the Studies and Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment series

Tells the story of how seventeen radio dramatists and their actors fought a war of words against fascism abroad and injustice at home. This book will appeal to readers interested in the use of propaganda to mobilize a nation at war, as well as old time radio enthusiasts.

Bertensson's observations of life in Hollywood on the eve of the talkies revolution provide us with a compelling snapshot of movie history in the making, seen from the unusual perspective of an outsider.

When Agee agreed to write a five-part script for the infant television industry's series Omnibus, he had to work within his own and his society's ideological and institutional conflicts.

This volume captures the late Reva Howitt Clar's memoirs of her colourful career with the legendary brother and sister producing team of Fanchon and Marco. It chronicles the weekly shows, rehearsals, costumes, publicity stunts and backstage intrigues that typified any vaudeville performer.