radio

There was a time, I'm sure, when the good ol' U.S. of A. was the best a radio broadcasting. Just think back to that golden era of programming when everyone knew about The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, Suspense, etc etc etc.

Unfortunately, we are no longer the best. We've abandoned radio as nothing more than up-to-the-minute news, traffic reports, and incessant music to fill the backgrounds of our lives. But as entertainment in and for itself? Nah. I bet most of you would be hard-pressed to name a radio program that exists for entertaiment purposes other than Prairie Home Companion or Howard Stern.

The British, on the other hand, have kept radio entertainment alive and continue to produce excellent radio entertainment. Did you kow there was a new Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy series? A new Dr. Who series? Were you aware that they produce radio plays nearly every day? Do you even care? Probably not.

I love radio. To me, radio entertainment is almost the purest form of entertainment and requires excellent, careful writing. Perhaps that is why I enjoy listening to the BBC radio stations on the internet. If you're curious, I'd encourage you to check out the BBC at BBC Radio. My favorites are BBC 3, BBC 4, and BBC 7.

I also happen to really enjoy listening to OTR (Old Time Radio) programs. In the days ahead I may discuss some of these shows.