Intended for both the casual listener and the serious hobbyist or
researcher, this one-volume handbook includes a descriptive log of more
than 2,000 different programs, with casts, announcers, network, length
of program, duration of appearance, availability, and, where
appropriate, story lines; categorized logs of more than 4,500 programs,
organized by type of program; separate characters covering each type of
program, with historical information and guidelines for researching and
understanding each category of old-time radio programming; descriptions
of the better-known premiums offered during radio's Golden Age; a
history of the networks; a chapter on resources available for those
interested in acquiring old-time programs, reference material, and/or
memorabilia; and indexes of over 8,000 performers and program titles.