Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953 - A History of Prime Time Programs Through the Ratings of Nielsen, Crossley and Hooper (Paperback, New)

Network radio from 1932 to 1953 was commercial broadcasting at its highest level: a high-stakes competition embracing technology, industry, government and advertising, ruled by dollars and dictated by ratings. This comprehensive almanac provides a fascinating account of broadcasting's most colorful era, when four nationwide networks dominated American media as no concerted communications force ever had. Early chapters chronicle the development of the broadcasting, advertising and entertainment industries, with an explanation of the ratings system and its evolution. Each subsequent chapter focuses on a specific year of radio's golden age, with industry statistics, daily program ratings and a chart of the year's 50 top programs. A summary lists the era's most successful programs within the five major formats.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Jim Ramsburg
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	378
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-4558-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Radio Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Radio & television industry
LSN:	0-7864-4558-0
Barcode:	9780786445585

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