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| Genre | Talk |
|---|---|
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | Blue Network Mutual |
| Hosted by | Elsa Maxwell |
| Announcer | Graham McNamee (Blue) Marvin Best (Mutual) |
| Original release | January 2, 1942 – 1947 |
Elsa Maxwell's Party Line is an American old-time radio talk show. It was broadcast on the Blue Network from January 2, 1942, to June 26, 1942, and then was carried on Mutual from 1943 to 1947.[1]
Format and Personnel[edit]
Elsa Maxwell, "reputed to be the world's best party giver", was the host of this 15-minute program, which featured her telling stories about celebrities whom she knew.[2]
One ongoing segment during the Blue Network broadcasts focused on Maxwell's efforts to lose weight. Once a week, she weighed on the air, providing regular reports of her progress.[1]
An item in the August 1946 issue of Tune In magazine described the program as having "limited appeal, but more exciting than many daytime shows."[3]
Graham McNamee was the announcer for the shows heard on the Blue Network, and Marvin Best announced for those on Mutual.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 231. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3.
- ^ Reinehr, Robert C.; Swartz, Jon D. (2010). The A to Z of Old Time Radio. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 91. ISBN 9780810876163. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "(Radio listing)" (PDF). Tune In: 10. August 1946.