<p> The openings and closings to radio programs of all types, from comedies (<I>Blondie, The Jack Benny Program, Lum and Abner</I>) to mysteries (<I>Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Black Chapel</I>) to game shows (<I>Can You Top This?, Truth or Consequences</I>) to serials (<I>Second Husband, Bachelor's Children</I>) to crime dramas (<I>The Falcon, Eno Crime Clues, The Green Hornet, Mr. and Mrs. North</I>) to westerns (<I>Gunsmoke, Wild Bill Hickok, Hawk Larabee</I>) that were aired between 1931 and 1972, are included in this work.</p><p> Each entry has a brief introductory paragraph that provides information about the storyline, principal cast, sponsors and air dates. Commercials have been included if the programs were under regular sponsorship. Includes three appendices (sponsors; slogans and jingles; and World War II announcements) and an index.</p>