Garrett Adams
Supporting Actor
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- Sep 27, 2000
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Robert I believe RCA (NBC) started a feed in New York City around 1935. If I recall correctly there were only 100 TV sets in the city.
You're spot on as to no real TV. My late afternoon radio shows were Terry and the Pirates, Chandu the Magician, Jack Armstrong (sponsored by Wheaties), and Sky King. In the early evening there was The Green Hornet and The Lone Ranger. Of course I'd also listen to my parents' shows; Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, The Great Gildersleve, Fred Allen, Amos 'n Andy, Baby Snooks, Grand Central Station, and Inner Sanctum.
The first TV show I watched was lights Out in 1948 and in 1949 I was an audience member for a radio series recorded in San Francisco named Pat Novak for Hire. The lead was played by actor named Jack Webb.