Post by John Quincy on Apr 20, 2011 14:43:04 GMT -5
Here's a press release for a new book (actually it's more like a booklet) on Kentucky radio and TV that's been recently published:
"Radio Survives and Thrives: The History of Kentucky Broadcasting from 1945-1970"
By Kenneth D. MacHarg
When the "Purple People Eater" on Louisville’s WAKY came roaring out of listener’s radios on July 7, 1958, radio in Kentucky, and for that matter across the nation, had changed forever.
Not that those changes should have been unexpected. Since early that decade radio had been faced with a life-threatening situation. The development of television combined with the decline in network radio put local stations into a crisis.
The end of World War II saw radio at its apex. Programming from network and local sources filled the airwaves, and local stations were springing up all across the landscape.
Radio Survives and Thrives is a new publication that describes the changes in radio between the end of world war two and the early 1970s as well as the emergence of television in the Commonwealth during those years.
Originally written as a major chapter for a book on the history of radio in Kentucky, this essay was not used, though it was available to Francis Nash who penned the excellent book Towers over Kentucky: A history of radio and TV in the Bluegrass State that was published by Host Communications in cooperation with the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.
For those who want to explore this fascinating era of radio and television history statewide, writer Kenneth D. MacHarg has issued the material in this 60 page booklet available from the following sources:
In published form at: www.createspace.com/3587779
In electronic form through Kindle at: www.amazon.com/Radio-Survives-and-Thrives-ebook/dp/B004U35ALM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=books&qid=1302019852&sr=8-6
For a nook electronic reader at:
productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=EBOOK&WRD=kenneth+macharg&page=index&prod=univ&choice=ebooks&query=Kenneth+MacHarg&flag=False&pos=-1&box=Kenneth+MacHarg&box=kenneth%20macharg&pos=-1&ugrp=2
Reading through this publication, the reader will understand why the broadcast media changed during this period. Many radio and TV stations across the state are profiled along with an exploration of the types of programming offered and some of the individuals who helped to make it happen.
Listeners will be reminded of on-air personalities from across the state who became like personal friends or who went on to national stardom.
In addition, readers will find mention of not only the giant broadcasters in cities such as Louisville and Lexington, but those hometown stations that continued to serve their communities through news, sports broadcasts and entertainment including live, on-air performances by local musicians, country music performers and others. Stations from across the state, from Owensboro to Ashland, Pikeville to Paducah are featured.
Author Kenneth MacHarg writes: "I trust you will enjoy this history of the exciting world of broadcasting in Kentucky between 1945 and 1970, its successes, its failures, its foibles, its service to the listeners of Kentucky. Perhaps it will bring back many memories to you or at least help you to understand how broadcasting developed and moved toward what it is today."
For additional information on ordering Radio Survives and Thrives, The History of Kentucky Broadcasting from 1945-1970, use the links above or search for the book at www.amazon.com.
For more information write to: riotoriogrande@gmail.com.
"Radio Survives and Thrives: The History of Kentucky Broadcasting from 1945-1970"
By Kenneth D. MacHarg
When the "Purple People Eater" on Louisville’s WAKY came roaring out of listener’s radios on July 7, 1958, radio in Kentucky, and for that matter across the nation, had changed forever.
Not that those changes should have been unexpected. Since early that decade radio had been faced with a life-threatening situation. The development of television combined with the decline in network radio put local stations into a crisis.
The end of World War II saw radio at its apex. Programming from network and local sources filled the airwaves, and local stations were springing up all across the landscape.
Radio Survives and Thrives is a new publication that describes the changes in radio between the end of world war two and the early 1970s as well as the emergence of television in the Commonwealth during those years.
Originally written as a major chapter for a book on the history of radio in Kentucky, this essay was not used, though it was available to Francis Nash who penned the excellent book Towers over Kentucky: A history of radio and TV in the Bluegrass State that was published by Host Communications in cooperation with the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.
For those who want to explore this fascinating era of radio and television history statewide, writer Kenneth D. MacHarg has issued the material in this 60 page booklet available from the following sources:
In published form at: www.createspace.com/3587779
In electronic form through Kindle at: www.amazon.com/Radio-Survives-and-Thrives-ebook/dp/B004U35ALM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=books&qid=1302019852&sr=8-6
For a nook electronic reader at:
productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=EBOOK&WRD=kenneth+macharg&page=index&prod=univ&choice=ebooks&query=Kenneth+MacHarg&flag=False&pos=-1&box=Kenneth+MacHarg&box=kenneth%20macharg&pos=-1&ugrp=2
Reading through this publication, the reader will understand why the broadcast media changed during this period. Many radio and TV stations across the state are profiled along with an exploration of the types of programming offered and some of the individuals who helped to make it happen.
Listeners will be reminded of on-air personalities from across the state who became like personal friends or who went on to national stardom.
In addition, readers will find mention of not only the giant broadcasters in cities such as Louisville and Lexington, but those hometown stations that continued to serve their communities through news, sports broadcasts and entertainment including live, on-air performances by local musicians, country music performers and others. Stations from across the state, from Owensboro to Ashland, Pikeville to Paducah are featured.
Author Kenneth MacHarg writes: "I trust you will enjoy this history of the exciting world of broadcasting in Kentucky between 1945 and 1970, its successes, its failures, its foibles, its service to the listeners of Kentucky. Perhaps it will bring back many memories to you or at least help you to understand how broadcasting developed and moved toward what it is today."
For additional information on ordering Radio Survives and Thrives, The History of Kentucky Broadcasting from 1945-1970, use the links above or search for the book at www.amazon.com.
For more information write to: riotoriogrande@gmail.com.