Radio Journeys

Radio Journeys 87

02.10.2009 - By John GrimmettPlay

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This week, the first of nine episodes of "Empire Builders," the earliest surviving network drama series, from November 1930 (original newspaper ad, at right). Plus, great dance music from Anson Weeks and the Friendly Five Footnotes, circa 1931.

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