Handy (Jam) OrganizationOn the Air (1937)

How radio broadcasting works.

This item is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives

Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keywords: Media: Radio

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: Spuzz - - December 2, 2003
Subject: We interrupt this program...

Somewhat dull and "just get to the point please" explanation of how Radio works. We are first shown an orchestra, and they play 2 songs. When you think it's just going to be them and them only, a voice THEN comes on and explains how radio waves bring the orchestra to your very home. Much talk about radio towers, recieving, and transmitters are then talked about. Strictly for techies only.

Reviewer: Steve Nordby - - November 14, 2003
Subject: You are invited same time next week

Fabulous 1930's Jam Handy explanation of how radio works, beginning with orchestra performing in the radio studio dressed in formal attire as if the radio audience was watching. The explanation of the electronics and the accompanying illustrations appear made more to impress than explain and end up doing neither. Still it's fun to listen to the proper, deep voiced, tuxedo dressed 1930's announcer read psuedo-technical jargon he hardly understands, and then announce what "Romanov and the orchestra" will play next. And of course, it is a Jam Handy film, and that means Chevy, so we listen on the car radio!

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"A CHEVROLET RADIO PROGRAM FEATURING RUBINOFF IS SENT OVER THE AIR, & AN EXPLANATION IS MADE OF HOW RADIO BROADCASTING WORKS."


CHEVROLET ADVERTISING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA RUBINOFF CONDUCTORS CLASSICAL MUSIC BROADCASTING STUDIOS MICROPHONES ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS TECHNICIANS EQUIPMENT SIGNS PERCEPTION SOUND HEADPHONES CLOCKS