Live Radio

If you are like me, you probably lie awake at night listening to a vintage radio drama or comedy on your iPod, and think about what it must have been like broadcasting one of those radio programs. Unfortunately, we cannot go back in time to witness an actual radio performance; but, thanks to the miracle of vintage magazines, you can take a glimpse of such a moment in time.

In this image (click to enlarge) you will see the recording of an installment of the Lux Radio Theater -- live from Hollywood in 1947.

How many of the actors you can recognize? The two actors standing became quite famous. There are two additional famous film actors seated (one male and one female). And there is a man seated who became, shall we say, very big in television.

[Thanks to Matt for scanning this neato image!]