Radio and the Jews: The Untold Story of How Radio Influenced the Image of Jews - E-book - ePub

RADIO AND THE JEWS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW RADIO INFLUENCED AMERICA'S IMAGE OF JEWS, 1920s-1950sby David S. Siegel and Susan Siegel From stereotypes to role models, the first comprehensive look at how Jews were portrayed on radio from the 1920s to the 1950s.-- From struggling immigrants to prominent men and women who were recognized for their significant contributions in their chosen fields.-- From comedic characters who made a nation laugh to more serious ones who brought comfort and reassurance to generations of listeners.
Travel back in time as Radio and the Jews examines over 100 programs that featured Jewish themes and/or characters. The very first book that takes an in-depth look at the Jewish image across all program genres. Journal of Radio & Audio Media, Vol 16, #2, November, 2009    The Siegels have written a serious book and have made a respectable but occasionally flawed attempt at presenting their story in a work that will be of interest not only to professional radio historians but to serious readers interested in broadcasting or Jewish history.
American Jewish History, Vol 94, #1-2, March-June 2008    The book explores the way popular radio programs addresssed themes that have long been of interest to scholars of American Jewish history, including Jewish stereotypes, assimilation, antisemitism, and American Jewish response to Nazi Germany.