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Behind the Mike

1940–1941

1940–1941

Behind the Mike

110

Surviving broadcasts

1940–1941

Years on the air

2

Seasons represented

The Vintage Entertainment Radio Network presents BTMK063 - Behind The Mike (ep-63) (11-30-41) Impersonations Of Famous People (30m) [64kbps] Summary: Blue Network. Sustaining. Arthur Boran (of "The Vaudeville Theatre Of The Air") does imitations and tells how he does them. The sound effect of the week: Superman breaks down a stone wall with his bare hands. Lew White and Raymond Edward Johnson explain how the opening of "Innner Sanctum" is done. Oddities in radio: the experience of the concertmaster of the Boston Symphony in a parking lot. A salute to, "The Alec Templeton Program." Hollace Shaw sings, "All The Things You Are." Helen Hyatt (of "Today's News") tells how an Hungarian actress escaped from occupied France. Arthur Boran, Lew White, Raymond Edward Johnson, Hollace Shaw, Mort Lewis (writer), Ernie Watson (composer), Gide Sirene (?), Graham McNamee (host), Gilbert Mack (announcer). (Excerpt from: http://www.radiogoldindex.com/cgi-local/p2.cgi?ProgramName=Behind+The+Mike) To the best of my knowledge, all material in this presentation are available under a special licence or through the Public Domain. Copyright infringement on any of this material is not intended. This present

Source collection: BDC_BehindTheMike

The shape of the run

Every dated survivor plotted against the years the series was on the air. The gaps are the lost broadcasts.

The shape of the run

What survives, year by year

12 dated broadcasts across 2 years on the air. Brightness is transfer quality; empty cells are months lost to time.

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The surviving run

110 of 110 shown

Transmission

15 September

No. 1

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-09-15 001 First Episode

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 2

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-09-22 002 Warming Up a Studio Audience

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 3

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-09-29 003 Baby's Cries

Running time

25 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 4

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-10-06 004 Versatile Acting

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 5

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-10-13 005 Sundown On the Veldt

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 6

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-10-20 006 Radio Sneezing

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 7

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-10-27 007 Stoogedom

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 8

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-11-03 008 Sound Effects

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 9

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-11-10 009 Making a Living By Dying

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 10

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-11-17 010 Dinah and the Truck Driver

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 11

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-11-24 011 War News Mistakes

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 12

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-12-08 012 Musical Bridges

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 13

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-12-15 013 Radio's Dramatic Actresses

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 14

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-12-22 014 Difficult Names

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 15

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-12-29 015 Radio Almanac

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 16

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-01-05 016 Weird Prospective Guest Interview

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 17

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-01-12 017 Script Writers

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 18

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-01-19 018 FDR Third Inaugural Ceremonies

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 19

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-01-26 019 You're My Dream

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 20

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-02-02 020 Putting a Program Together

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 21

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-05-04 033 Enoch Lights Disappearance From the Airways

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 22

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-05-18 035 Amusing Stories Behind Radio

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 23

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-06-08 038 Selling a Show to a Sponsor

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 24

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-06-29 041 The Associated Press

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 25

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-10-12 056 Zulu Radio Star

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 26

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-11-30 063 Impersonations of Famous People

Running time

29 min

Behind the Mike was a behind the scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from September 15, 1940, until April 19, 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs and behind the scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee.

Transmission

15 September

No. 27

1940

Behind the Mike

Premiere Episode

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

22 September

No. 28

1940

Behind the Mike

Warming Up A Studio Audience — 22 Sep 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

22 September

No. 29

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike 40 09 22 Warming Up A Studio Audience

Running time

29 min

Host Graham McNamee introduces Harry Von Zell who describes what is meant by "warming up the audience." What a Pot Of Gold winner did with his prize money. How a radio program influenced a listener. The story behind animals on radio programs. Oddities in radio. The radio editor of The New York Sun answers questions from listeners. A spy story told by Captain Tim Healy.

Transmission

29 September

No. 30

1940

Behind the Mike

Baby's Cries — 29 Sep 1940

Running time

25 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

6 October

No. 31

1940

Behind the Mike

Versitile Acting

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

13 October

No. 32

1940

Behind the Mike

Sundown On The Veldt — 13 Oct 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

20 October

No. 33

1940

Behind the Mike

Radio Sneezing

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

27 October

No. 34

1940

Behind the Mike

Stoogedom — 27 Oct 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

27 October

No. 35

1940

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike 40 10 27 Stoogedom

Running time

29 min

Graham McNamee interviews Minerva Pious, the female stooge of the Fred Allen Show, who demonstrates the many voices she uses. Uncle Jim Harkins of "Uncle Jim's Question Bee", explains how the show gets questions to be used, and the types rejected. The "Oddities of radio" segment tells of Ted Malone's experience with a listener. "We The People" host, Adrian Savitch, tells how he helped get a convict pardoned, whose pardon had been delayed. A salute to "The Gold Dust Twins." Questions from listeners. A tribute to Colonel Thomas T. Davis of "The Collier's Hour".

Transmission

3 November

No. 36

1940

Behind the Mike

Sound effects — 3 Nov 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

10 November

No. 37

1940

Behind the Mike

Sound Effects — 10 Nov 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

17 November

No. 38

1940

Behind the Mike

Making A Living By Dying — 17 Nov 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

24 November

No. 39

1940

Behind the Mike

Dinah And The Truck Driver — 24 Nov 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

1 December

No. 40

1940

Behind the Mike

War News Mistakes

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

8 December

No. 41

1940

Behind the Mike

Musical Bridges — 8 Dec 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

15 December

No. 42

1940

Behind the Mike

Radio's Dramatic Actresses — 15 Dec 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

22 December

No. 43

1940

Behind the Mike

Difficult Names — 22 Dec 1940

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

29 December

No. 44

1940

Behind the Mike

Radio Almanac

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

5 January

No. 45

1941

Behind the Mike

Weird Prospective Guest Interview

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

12 January

No. 46

1941

Behind the Mike

Script Writers — 12 Jan 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

19 January

No. 47

1941

Behind the Mike

FDR Third Inaugural Ceremonies — 19 Jan 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

26 January

No. 48

1941

Behind the Mike

You're My Dream

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

2 February

No. 49

1941

Behind the Mike

Putting A Program Together

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

9 February

No. 50

1941

Behind the Mike

The Lady From Oklahoma

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

16 February

No. 51

1941

Behind the Mike

Character Actors — 16 Feb 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

23 February

No. 52

1941

Behind the Mike

Comedy Broadcasts

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

23 February

No. 53

1941

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike 41 02 23 Comedy Broadcasts

Running time

29 min

This episode describes how comedy shows are put together. Sound effect of the week. Promoting a show for success. A salute to the old musical radio program, Anglo Persians. Actor Tom Powers talks about his old true-life program, Life Studies.

Transmission

2 March

No. 54

1941

Behind the Mike

Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

2 March

No. 55

1941

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike 41 03 02 Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment

Running time

29 min

This episode finds us traveling back with Graham McNamee to the early days of radio broadcasting, with interviews, stories, and entertainment from when radio was young.

Transmission

23 March

No. 56

1941

Behind the Mike

The Lee DeForrest Story — 23 Mar 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

20 April

No. 57

1941

Behind the Mike

Director - Star Relations

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

4 May

No. 58

1941

Behind the Mike

Enoch Light's Disappearance

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

18 May

No. 59

1941

Behind the Mike

Amusing Stories Behind Radio — 18 May 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

18 May

No. 60

1941

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike 41 05 18 Amusing Stories Behind Radio

Running time

29 min

Host Graham McNamee introduces the columnist Al Simon who has collected amusing stories about radio, and dramatizes some of his findings. Sound Effects of the Week. A human interest story about how radio kept a boy out of reform school. Amusing mistakes make by radio announcers. Questions from listeners. A dramatization of a story conference about a show script gone wrong.

Transmission

8 June

No. 61

1941

Behind the Mike

Selling A Show To A Sponsor — 8 Jun 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

29 June

No. 62

1941

Behind the Mike

The Associated Press — 29 Jun 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

12 October

No. 63

1941

Behind the Mike

Zulu Radio Star — 12 Oct 1941

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

30 November

No. 64

1941

Behind the Mike

Impersonations Of Famous People

Running time

29 min

Digitised by the Old Time Radio Researchers and streamed from the Internet Archive item “Behind_The_Mike”;

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 65

Behind the Mike

First Episode

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 66

Behind the Mike

Warming Up A Studio Audience — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 67

Behind the Mike

Baby's Cries — 1940

Running time

24 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 68

Behind the Mike

Versatile Acting

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 69

Behind the Mike

Sundown On The Veldt — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 70

Behind the Mike

Stoogedom — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 71

Behind the Mike

Making A Living By Dying — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 72

Behind the Mike

Dinah And The Truck Driver — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 73

Behind the Mike

Musical Bridges — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 74

Behind the Mike

Radio's Dramatic Actresses — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 75

Behind the Mike

Difficult Names — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 76

Behind the Mike

Script Writers — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 77

Behind the Mike

FDR Third Inaugural Ceremonies — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 78

Behind the Mike

Character Actors — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 79

Behind the Mike

The Lee DeForrest Story — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 80

Behind the Mike

Enoch Light's Disappearance From The Airways

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 81

Behind the Mike

Amusing Stories Behind Radio — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 82

Behind the Mike

Selling A Show To A Sponsor — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 83

Behind the Mike

The Associated Press — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 84

Behind the Mike

Zulu Radio Star — 1940

Running time

29 min

BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs. The host of the show was Graham McNamee. From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 85

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 10-12-2025

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 86

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 10-27-2024

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 87

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 1-1-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 88

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 1-8-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 89

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 1-15-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 90

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 1-22-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 91

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 1-29-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 92

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 2-5-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 93

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 2-12-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 94

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 3-19-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 95

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 3-26-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 96

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 4-16-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 97

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 4-30-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 98

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 4-9-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 99

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 5-12-2024

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 100

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 5/26/2024

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 101

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 5-7-2023

Running time

3h 59m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 102

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 6-25-2023

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 103

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 6-29-2025

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 104

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 6-9-2024

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 105

Behind the Mike

The Doo Wop Diner On Oldies 103 9/21/2025

Running time

4h 0m

The Doo Wop Diner - The Greatest Hits Of The 50's & Early 60's

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 106

Behind the Mike

BTMK 063 Behind The Mike (ep 63) ( 11 30 41) Impersonations Of Famous People ( 30m) [ 64kbps]

Running time

30 min

The Vintage Entertainment Radio Network presents BTMK063 - Behind The Mike (ep-63) (11-30-41) Impersonations Of Famous People (30m) [64kbps] Summary: Blue Network. Sustaining. Arthur Boran (of "The Vaudeville Theatre Of The Air") does imitations and tells how he does them. The sound effect of the week: Superman breaks down a stone wall with his bare hands. Lew White and Raymond Edward Johnson explain how the opening of "Innner Sanctum" is done. Oddities in radio: the experience of the concertmaster of the Boston Symphony in a parking lot. A salute to, "The Alec Templeton Program." Hollace Shaw sings, "All The Things You Are." Helen Hyatt (of "Today's News") tells how an Hungarian actress escaped from occupied France. Arthur Boran, Lew White, Raymond Edward Johnson, Hollace Shaw, Mort Lewis (writer), Ernie Watson (composer), Gide Sirene (?), Graham McNamee (host), Gilbert Mack (announcer). (Excerpt from: http://www.radiogoldindex.com/cgi-local/p2.cgi?ProgramName=Behind+The+Mike) To the best of my knowledge, all material in this presentation are available under a special licence or through the Copyright infringement on any of this material is not intended. This present

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 107

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-09-29 003 Baby's Cries

Running time

25 min

4th of July 2021

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 108

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 40-12-15 013 Radio's Dramatic Actresses

Running time

29 min

4th of July 2021

Transmission

1940 · year only

No. 109

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike 41-01-26 019 You're My Dream

Running time

29 min

4th of July 2021

Transmission

No date recorded at source

No. 110

Behind the Mike

Behind The Mike (ep-63) (11-30-41) Impersonations Of Famous People (30m)

Running time

30 min

4th of July 2021

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