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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

January 22 In Radio History


In 1889...The Columbia Phonograph Company began selling Edison phonograph cylinders and players in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Delaware. It derived its name from the District of Columbia, which was its headquarters.

In 1956..."Fort Laramie" debuted on the CBS Radio Network starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince.

In 1924...KGO 810 AM, San Francisco, California began broadcasting. More info: Click Here.

In 1940..."Road to Happiness" was first aired on the CBS Radio Network.




In 2011...Radio Pioneer Ruth Ann Meyer WMGM, WMCA (PD), WHN (PD), WNEW (PD) NYC died.

In 2012...Sportscaster Andy Musser, voice of the Philadelphia Phillies for 26 years, died at age 74.

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