Detroit radio : then, now, and tomorrow. [Pt. 7].

A compilation of Detroit area broadcasts chronicling the history of Detroit radio. WJLB general manager Norm Miller describes how "black stations" provide a platform of communication for the community. Miller also talks about the impact of on-air personality Martha Jean Steinberg and how her program...

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Other Authors: Miller, Norm (Radio station manager) (Speaker)
Williams, Bill (Radio program director) (Speaker)
Avery, Mark (Radio personality) (Speaker)
McCarthy, J. P. (Joseph Priestly), 1933-1995 (Speaker)
Booth, Dick (Radio personality) (Speaker)
Martha Jean (Speaker)
Language:English
Subjects:
Radio broadcasting > Michigan > Detroit > History.
Radio stations > Michigan > Detroit > History.
Radio programs > Michigan > Detroit > History.
African American radio stations > Michigan > Detroit > History.
African American radio stations > Social aspects.
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MSU: Gift of Art Vuolo and James Schultz.
Physical Description:1 audio file (20 min., 2 sec.)
Format: Audio Software
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A compilation of Detroit area broadcasts chronicling the history of Detroit radio. WJLB general manager Norm Miller describes how "black stations" provide a platform of communication for the community. Miller also talks about the impact of on-air personality Martha Jean Steinberg and how her program illustrates problems in the black community. WCHB program director Bill Williams reflects on the station's early attempts to cater to all audiences, from gospel to rock, before settling on its own format. Includes excerpts from WJLB and WCHB programs. Part seven of twelve.
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:M5633 bd.1
Voice 40541
Playing Time:00:20:02