Tag Archives: Golden Age of Radio

“Take it away, John Scott”: John Scott Trotter and the Kraft Music Hall

Posted on March 31, 2025 by ahcadmin

Aside from being an effective tool for advertising, as explored in On the Air and in the Aisles, Kraft Music Hall (KMH) owed much of its enduring appeal to the caliber of musical performances and the talent behind them. The … Continue reading →

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Behind the Laughter: Unraveling the Genius of Jack Benny Through His Archived Papers

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ahcadmin

Another Depression era collection has been processed thanks to the NHPRC grant! 130 cubic feet of Jack Benny papers have been re-processed, and the finding aid is now available online. An inexpensive escape from the challenges of daily life was … Continue reading →

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