John C. Alsedek provides an incredible article over at Flapper Press looking at our spiritual grandfather The Mutual Broadcasting System. Check out his insightful overview at MBS speaking about the incredible new shows Mutual brought the world.
“…new programs as affiliates brought their own productions into the mix. Best known of the bunch was The Shadow, which starred the great Orson Welles as both the titular crimefighter and his alter ego, Lamont Cranston. Other additions to the Mutual Radio lineup included The Green Hornet, Kay Kyser and His Kollege of Music Knowledge, and The Good Will Hour. Mutual Radio also acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast sporting events such as the World Series and the Indy 500, and its news bureau was a qualitative match for those of the three major networks.”
