NBC's Beat the Band

Post on 20-Jan-2015

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An innovative quiz show from the 1940's, Battle of the Band. Surely a treat to listen to. Worth mentioning even today.

Transcript of NBC's Beat the Band

(1940-1944)

OVERVIEW

The show was on air from 1940 to 1944 in 2 distinctly different series.

Genre : Music and Quiz Country : USA Home Station : NBC

1st Series 1940 to 1941 Chicago 2nd Series 1943 to 1944 (revived) New York

1st Series Sponsor : KIX 2nd Series Sponsor: Raleigh Cigarettes Initially hosted by Gary Moore(1940-1943) then by

Hildegard (1943-1944)

FORMAT

Sorry people, since I cannot find a way to upload the audio file, please check it out online, it’s worth the listen.