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Today In Radio History

December 4

On this day in 1923, WEAF radio began broadcasting the "Eveready Hour". It was a variety show.

On this day in 1950, Jan Rietman, a Dutch radio/TV host, was born.

On this day in 1954, Billboard magazine reported that New York Supreme Court Justice, Carroll J. Walker, denied Disc-Jockey, Alan Freed, any further use of the nickname "Moon Dog" on his radio show.

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