Border Radio: Quacks, Yodelers, Pitchmen, Psychics, and Other Amazing Broadcaste

Description: Border Radio by Gene Fowler, Bill Crawford The eventful history of border radio, from its founding in the 1930s by "goat-gland doctor" J. R. Brinkley to the glory days of Wolfman Jack in the 1960s. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before the Internet brought the world together, there was border radio. These mega-watt "border blaster" stations, set up just across the Mexican border to evade U.S. regulations, beamed programming across the United States and as far away as South America, Japan, and Western Europe. This book traces the eventful history of border radio from its founding in the 1930s by "goat-gland doctor" J. R. Brinkley to the glory days of Wolfman Jack in the 1960s. Along the way, it shows how border broadcasters pioneered direct sales advertising, helped prove the power of electronic media as a political tool, aided in spreading the popularity of country music, rhythm and blues, and rock, and laid the foundations for todays electronic church. The authors have revised the text to include even more first-hand information and a larger selection of photographs. Gene Fowler and Bill Crawford are freelance writers in Austin, Texas. Author Biography Gene Fowler and Bill Crawford are freelance writers in Austin, Texas. Table of Contents Foreword by Wolfman Jack Introduction: Turn Your Radio On 1. Del Rios Dr. Brinkley: The Big Daddy of Border Radio 2. Purple Shadow on the Rio Grande: Norman Baker in Nuevo Laredo 3. Border Blaster at Black Rock 4. Crazy 5. Please Pass the Tamales, Pappy 6. "Radio Waves Pay No Attention to Lines on a Map" 7. "Coast to Coast, Border to Border . . . Your Good Neighbor along the Way" 8. Howlin on a Quarter Million Watts 9. Blasting from Baja 10. Radio Station S-A-V-E-D 11. That Outlaw X Selected Bibliography Index "Border Radio" song lyrics from Nevada Slim About the Authors Review From reviews of the first edition: "The magic of [a] wildly colorful chapter in broadcast history lives on in this entertainingly informative look at the forces and the people who contributed to the rise of the medium." --Chicago Tribune "Characters like Wolfman Jack, Reverend Ike, Norman Baker, "Dr." J. R. Brinkley, Pappy ODaniel and others were master showmen and tremendously successful salesmen. Secret-formula medicines, magic prayer cloths, Crazy Water Crystals, and goat-gland rejuvenations are just part of this often hilarious telling of this outrageous period in broadcast history." --Variety "If youre wondering where Herbalife, Home Shopping Network, No-Money-Down Seminars, and Jim and Tammy Bakker found their inspiration and techniques, look no further than this superb book." --Dallas Morning News " ... this is a fascinating and entertaining read."--Mojo, October 2005 Long Description Before the Internet brought the world together, there was border radio. These mega-watt "border blaster" stations, set up just across the Mexican border to evade U.S. regulations, beamed programming across the United States and as far away as South America, Japan, and Western Europe. This book traces the eventful history of border radio from its founding in the 1930s by "goat-gland doctor" J. R. Brinkley to the glory days of Wolfman Jack in the 1960s. Along the way, it shows how border broadcasters pioneered direct sales advertising, helped prove the power of electronic media as a political tool, aided in spreading the popularity of country music, rhythm and blues, and rock, and laid the foundations for todays electronic church. The authors have revised the text to include even more first-hand information and a larger selection of photographs. Review Quote This book adds immeasurably to our appreciation and understanding of the power the aural medium possesses to mirror and shape culture. Promotional "Headline" This book traces the eventful history of border radio showing how border broadcasters pioneered direct sales advertising, helped prove the power of electronic media as a political tool, aided in spreading the popularity of country music, rhythm and blues, and rock, and laid the foundations for todays electronic church. Details ISBN0292725353 Author Bill Crawford Short Title BORDER RADIO REV/E 2/E Publisher University of Texas Press Edition Description Revised Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0292725353 ISBN-13 9780292725355 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint University of Texas Press Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Birth 1890 Death 1960 Pages 371 Subtitle Quacks, Yodelers, Pitchmen, Psychics, and Other Amazing Broadcasters of the American Airwaves, Revised Edition AU Release Date 2002-03-01 NZ Release Date 2002-03-01 US Release Date 2002-03-01 UK Release Date 2002-03-01 Publication Date 2002-03-01 DEWEY 384.5409721 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40248611;

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