When Radio Ruled

When Radio Ruled #131 – Eddie Cantor vs Father Coughlin 1939


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In public, Eddie Cantor was known as a charming clown with a side of song.

In private, Eddie Cantor was a concerned citizen who dedicated much of his personal time and wealth to Jewish charities and causes. The more he saw the rising hatred directed at the Jewish people, the more he felt the need to ease their burden.

Radio Priest Father Charles Coughlin preached we should give the Germans benefit of the doubt. Communism was just as bad. And did you notice all those Commies are Jews?

Not subtle, but effective and a message that would meet with brave resistance from Eddie Cantor.

 A real life Radio Feud with national political implications.

Also appearing:

The Mad Russian

Baby Snooks

Don Wilson

Jack Benny

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