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Podcast: Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting
Episode: BW - EP98: Christmas Week 1947 with Radio's Biggest Stars
Description: In Breaking Walls Episode 98 we continue our trilogy on the most popular season in radio history with a look at Christmas Week 1947.
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Highlights:
• Ralph Edwards and Truth or Consequences—A Record Rated Show
• It’s Christmas Week and Jerusalem is in Shambles
• The Eternal Light and One Man’s Family
• Jack Benny Does Last Minute Christmas Shopping
• Fred Allen’s Highest Rated Season Becomes His Downfall When the Music Stops
• Walter Winchell gives ABC a Ratings Win
• Breakfast with Fred Waring
• CBS Dominates Monday Nights and Lux Radio Broadcasts Miracle on 34th Street
• Lora Lawton’s Husband is Missing
• Milton Berle’s Finally Cracks the Top-50
• NBC’s Tuesday...