Radio Drama and Comedy Writers 1928-1962

<p> More than 700 uncredited scriptwriters who created the memorable characters and thrilling stories of radio's Golden Age receive due recognition in this reference work. For some radio was a stepping stone on the way to greater achievements in film or television on the stage or in literature. For others it was the culmination of a life spent writing newspaper copy. Established authors dabbled in radio as a new medium while working writers saw it as another opportunity to earn a paycheck. When these men and women came to broadcasting they crafted a body of work still appreciated by modern listeners.</p>