WMAQ, CHICAGO
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, March 26, 1988

WMAQ SILVER ANNIVERSARY (4-13-47) Henry Cooke narrates a special broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of the station. Included are spe­cial portions featuring Amos ‘n’ Andy reminiscing about their beginnings at WMAQ, and Jim and Marion Jor­dan recreating a WMAQ “Smackout” show from the 1930s. Joseph Gallicchio and the NBC orchestra. Sus­taining, WMAQ, Chicago. (13:00; 16:45)

CURTAIN TIME (4-17-48) “Miss Snoring Sleepwalker” starring Harry Elders and Nanette Sargeant in a story about a girl who wins a trip to Hollywood, cash, and a movie contract. Patrick Allen is host, Myron Wallace is spokesman for the sponsor in this broadcast from the Merchandise Mart studios of WMAQ. Mars Candy Company, NBC. (10:00; 10:08; 11:16)

THE CHEZ SHOW (7-21-50) From the Sapphire Bar of the Chez Paree in Chicago. Buff Cobb and Mike Wal­lace interview guests Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenberg and take phone calls from listeners. Schwartz Hotel, WMAQ, Chicago. (12:00; 18:00)

WMAQ, BUT WHY? (10-12-53) Staff announcer Hugh Downs describes a typical broadcast week at the NBC station in Chicago, concentrating on local program­ming. Joe Gallicchio conducts the WMAQ-NBC Chicago orchestra. Sustaining, WMAQ, Chicago. (14:35; 14:45)

MELODY MAGAZINE (12-4-50) Wed Howard acts as “editor” of this musical publication which features records, anecdotes, and chatter. Participating spon­sors. WMAQ-WMAQ-FM, Chicago. (10:00; 8:00; 11:15)

(NOTE — With this broadcast, we fondly recall one of Chicago’s great radio stations, WMAQ. RCA sold the National Broadcasting Company to General Electric and General Electric sold WMAQ(AM) to Westinghouse who plans to change its call letters. Thus, the 66-year history of WMAQ comes to an end.)