May 18 “Chicagorama” — a Special Event at the Patio Theatre sponsored by Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts. Appearing are Chuck Schaden, Riverview historian Chuck Wlodarczyk, and organists Leon Berry, Harry Koenig and Deborah Ayette.
July 26 TV appearance: A.M. Chicago WLS-TV Channel 7, Chicago. Host Robb Weller welcomes antique expert Len Weinzimmer and radio collector Chuck Schaden, who comment on antique and collectible items brought to the show by members of the studio audience.
September 12 Radio Theatre
premieres on WCFL, Chicago, Monday thru Friday evenings, 9-11 p.m.
October 1 Nostalgia Newsletter becomes the Nostalgia Digest and Radio Guide. Eddie Cantor is on the cover.
October 4 Museum of Broadcast Communications is formed. Founder Bruce DuMont asks Chuck to be a member of the founding Board of Directors.
October 10 WCFL Radio Theatre adds another hour and expands to 8-11 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
October 18 TV appearance: Channel 2 News WBBM-TV, Chicago. Reporter Bob Sirott’s “Time Machine” reports on “Chuck Schaden’s Nostalgia Empire” as they talk about Chuck’s new weeknight program on WCFL Radio and his Metro Golden Memories shop.
October 29 A Memory Movies Special Event: “Phantom of the Opera” (1925) starring Lon Chaney in the silent film with live organ accompaniment by guest star Hal Pearl, in person.