Radio in 1920s America

What happened with radio in 1920s America?

There were hundreds of radio stations at first. However, after the mid-1920s, big corporations such as the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) owned multiple channels which meant people across America were listening to similar shows and presenters.

What radio stations were there in 1920s America?

Radios were used to broadcast everything from concerts and sermons to "Red Menace" ideas. The radio was certainly one of the most important inventions of the 1920s, because it not only brought the nation together, but it brought a whole new way for people to communicate and interact.

What was on the radio in 1920s America?

There was live music, comedies, sports events and plays.

Were there adverts on the radio in 1920s America?

Radio was also used to sell products, so many Americans spent a lot of time listening to advertisements.

What dramas were on the radio in 1920s America?

Long-running dramas were broadcast in episodes and sponsored by soap manufacturers. These became known as 'soap operas'.