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Behind Your Radio Dial
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Behind Your Radio Dial

1949-01-09 · 25 min · Not rated

Documentary

Familiar radio voice Ben Grauer leads the viewer on a behind the scenes tour of the National Broadcasting Company studios -- both radio and television -- in Rockefeller Center and Hollywood. The original 25-minute film previewed by network execs and affiliates in the fall of 1948 was cut down to 20 minutes before its first broadcast, reportedly to excise high-profile stars and programs such as Amos 'n' Andy, Jack Benny, and Edgar Bergen that had since left NBC for other networks.

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Directors
Edward Montagne
Production companies
RKO Pathé Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 70,000

Top Cast

Ben GrauerSelf - Narrator (voice)
Arturo ToscaniniArturo Toscanini
H.V. Kaltenborn
Fred AllenFred Allen

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