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Before the age of television, there was a period spanning 50 years during which radio was the primary popular medium for entertainment and an important channel for news and special events. Many of us lived through or in that period and have clear and fond memories of the role radio played in our lives. If you are too young to recall radio as other than a format for top-40 music and traffic reports, here is a look back at the phenomenon that entertained, informed and enlightened your parents and grandparents. And if you do have personal memories, see how many of them you can find mentioned in this exhibit. |
 The early days of radio |
 "Hey Kids" |
 Adult stuff |
 Radio Pioneers |
 Old-time Radio Days |
 Technology milestones |