Old Time Radio Downloads > Historical > Behind The Mike
As radio shows grew in popularity during the early 1940's, there was a clamor for more information about the media format. It was out of this thirst for knowledge that Behind the Mike was born. This old time radio program was first aired on September 15, 1940, comprised of 83 episodes until the series' end on April 19, 1942. The format and content of the shows were relatively simple and geared toward providing informative news about the listener's favorite actors, actresses and old radio shows among others. Aside from that, it was also a means to educate the audience about the begind the scenes goings-on in the industry. Graham McNamee hosted the series during its entire run. He found a way to connect with his audience by taking on live callers and answering their questions on air. Behind the Mike is one old time radio collection that certified audiophiles will definitely appreciate.
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Please enjoy these old time radio shows:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-09-15 | First Episode | ||
| 1940-09-22 | Warming Up A Studio Audience | ||
| 1940-09-29 | Babys Cries | ||
| 1940-10-06 | Versatile Acting | ||
| 1940-10-13 | Sundown On Veldt | ||
| 1940-10-20 | Radio Sneezing | ||
| 1940-10-27 | Stoogedom | ||
| 1940-11-03 | Sound Effects | ||
| 1940-11-10 | Making A Living By Dying | ||
| 1940-11-17 | Dinah And Truck Driver | ||
| 1940-11-24 | War News Mistakes | ||
| 1941-05-18 | Amusing Stories Behind Radio | ||
| 1941-06-08 | Selling A Show To A Sponsor | ||
| 1941-06-29 | Associated Press | ||
| 1941-10-12 | Zulu Radio Star | ||
| 1941-11-30 | Impersonations Of Famous People |
