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Today In Radio History

January 4

On this day in 1923, WEAF and WNAC conducted the first wired simulcast.

On this day in 1928, the NBC Radio Network premiered "The Dodge Victory Hour", starring Al Jolson, Will Rogers, and Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

On this day in 1935, Bob Hope made his first appearance on network radio as part of the cast of "The Intimate Revue."

On this day in 1963, Actor/comedian Dave Foley was born. He played Dave Nelson on ths sitcom "NewsRadio"

On this day in 1982, the ABC Direction Network with 57 affiliates and the ABC Rock Network with 40 affiliates become the 5th and 6th ABC Radio networks.

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