Broadcasting the Ozarks

"Broadcasting the Ozarks explores the vibrant country music scene that emerged in Springfield, Missouri, in the 1930s and thrived for half a century. Central to this history is the 'Ozark Jubilee' (1955-60), the first regularly broadcast live country music show on network television. Dubbed the 'King of the Televised Barn Dances,' the show introduced the Ozarks region to viewers across America and put Springfield in the running with Nashville for dominance of the country music industry--with the Jubilee's producer, Si Siman, at the helm."