Major Bowes and His Original Amateur Hour
WJSV Complete Day's Broadcast
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Major Bowes and His Original Amateur Hour is a radio talent program built around amateur performers presenting their acts for a national audience. The show is associated with Major Edward Bowes, whose distinctive announcing style and role as master of ceremonies gave the program its identity.
Listeners hear a variety of contestants and performance styles, including singing, instrumental music, comedy, and other acts. The broadcast format centers on introducing performers and letting their turns take the spotlight, creating a lively showcase rather than a single continuous story.
The appeal lies in the contrast and unpredictability of the acts, along with the period atmosphere of a live radio variety program. This recording is part of a complete day's broadcast from WJSV on September 21, 1939, placing the program within a broader day of radio listening.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.