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3LO: A radio fan's dream - playlist

1926

3LO: A radio fan's dream - playlist

1926

  • NFSA IDFE7J8EYH
  • TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
  • MediumAudio
  • FormSpoken word
  • GenresComedy
  • Year1926

In the 1920s, radio broadcasts were often re-recorded onto disc for purchase by the public, the majority of whom did not own wireless sets.

Popular subjects included speeches by famous individuals, performances by radio orchestras and comedy sketches.

One example was ‘3LO: A Radio Fan’s Dream’, a sketch performed by comedian Rupert Hazell parodying the style of his fellow announcers.

Hazell’s performance is invaluable in preserving not only the content, but the sound of early radio.

In the 1920s, radio broadcasts were often re-recorded onto disc for purchase by the public, the majority of whom did not own wireless sets.

Popular subjects included speeches by famous individuals, performances by radio orchestras and comedy sketches.

One example was ‘3LO: A Radio Fan’s Dream’, a sketch performed by comedian Rupert Hazell parodying the style of his fellow announcers.

Hazell’s performance is invaluable in preserving not only the content, but the sound of early radio.

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