How many people had radios in the 1940s?
28 million households
Radio ownership more than doubled as news and entertainment programs, including FDR’s fireside chats, became increasingly popular during the 1930s. By the 1940 Census, 28 million households (82.8 percent of the U.S. population) reported radio ownership.
What channel is 40s on 4 on Sirius radio?
’40s on 4 (or just The ’40s) was a commercial-free music channel on the Sirius XM Radio platform, broadcasting on Sirius XM channel 4 as well as Dish Network channel 6004.
How do I find old radio broadcasts?
8 Ways to Listen to Old Time Radio Shows Online for Free
- YouTube: Old Time Radio Shows.
- Relic Radio.
- Vintage ROKiT Radio.
- InternetRadio.
- Pumpkin FM.
- The Internet Archive.
- Old Time Radio Downloads.
- RUSC.
What are some old time radio comedies from the 1940s?
Old Time Radio of the 1940s, from England. This is a collection of BBC radio comedies: “Band Waggon” starring Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch; “ITMA” (It’s That Man Again) starring Tommy Handley; “Much Binding in the Marsh” starring Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne; “HMS Waterlogged” starring Eric Barker,…
What happened to radio drama in the 1940s?
During the middle to late 1940’s, radio drama reached its peak, then came the expansion of television, causing it to quickly fade into history. Lux Radio Theater, a long-run classic radio anthology series, was broadcast once a week on the NBC Blue Network (1934-35); CBS (1935-54) and NBC (1954-55).
Did the BBC record its radio output in the 1940s?
Little of the BBC’s radio output of the 1940s has survived, as most shows were broadcast live and were not recorded.
What devices can I listen to 4040s radio stations on?
40s Radio Stations on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry, and other app-enabled mobile phones. Get in touch via the Contact Us below if you’re interested in these apps.