WGN Hallicrafters Hour
The WGN Hallicrafters Hour is a captivating radio program that aired in 1945, featuring the talented cabaret singer and early gay icon, Hildegarde. This episode is part of a series called "America Unlimited," and it promises a delightful mix of ham radio discussions and musical entertainment.
In this broadcast, listeners are treated to a short wartime radio play about the SCR-299 transmitter, which also highlights the Hallicrafters HT-4 transmitter and RE-1 "morale" portable receiver. This show is sure to pique the interest of boatanchor collectors and radio enthusiasts alike.
After the broadcast, the audience at Medinah Temple was entertained by Songstress Judy Starr, Dick [Two Ton] Baker, and Manny Opper, who were popular stage and radio favorites of the time.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Hildegarde | 29:50 |
Reviews
Hildegarde Not Just a Gay Icon
Shadows_Girl
She was beloved by the Men overseas during WWII and was one of the hottest acts in the country. She died in 2005 at the age of 99 but she was a definite star who helped keep the morale up for the men "over there."