Those Great Old-Time Radio Years

About the Book

“Those Great Old-Time Radio Years” takes the listener on a memorable ride from the invention of the radio into its nostalgic Golden Age when the author brings back memories of programs that developed a listener’s power of imagination before television made its debut. The book is comprised of an Introduction and eleven chapters, each headed by a picture that aptly pertains to it. The eleven chapters cover the following subjects: (1) The Golden Age of Radio; (2) Adventure, Mystery, and Suspense; (3) Broadcasting: News, Sports, Gossip and Disc Jockeys; (4) Children’s Programs; (5) Comedy and Variety; (6) Music; (7) Quiz and Panel; (8) Sitcom; (9) Soap Opera; (10) Theater; and (11) Western.

About the Author

The author, Aubrey J. Sher, Ph.D., has published nineteen books spanning a period of twenty years. His books reflect several genres including history, mystery, international intrigue, music, memoir, and poetry. When asked about the books he enjoyed writing the most, he replied that his favorites were “Knights in Shining Armor-In Love and War,” a novel based upon his experiences during the Korean War as a combat infantry officer; “Web of Intrigue,” an international thriller, and “Romulus and Remus: The Imperfect Murders,” with its setting on a college campus in southern California Dr. Sher served as Superintendent of Schools in New Jersey for most of his professional career and currently is involved as an Educational Consultant.