Press Releases - KNXT Channel 2/CBS Radio , 1961 October 16-19
Scope and Content
The KNXT Channel 2 press releases are arranged in chronological order and contain a variety of material concerning KNXT Channel 2 television and KNX-CBS radio network, from March 1961 to May 1962. The Channel 2 press releases feature information about programming on the network, including exclusive feature film listings and guests for regularly scheduled programming, introduction of new features and programming, program summaries, TV correction logs, biographies of then-famous television personalities, and general trade news concerning the station. Every genre of television media is covered, from sports news to round table political discussions to dramatic movies. Included in the press releases is a listing of feature films on KNXT Channel 2 including "Phantom Submarine," "Just Around the Corner," "Task Force," "Three Smart Girls," and the premier of a comedy program entitled "I Was a Male War Bride."
The KNX-CBS radio network press releases are similar in nature, including announcements of special guests and speakers, special event coverage, news programming, as well as the occasional summary of memorable quotes from prior broadcasts. A variety of radio programming is covered, including but not limited to, guest speakers on regularly scheduled radio shows, special broadcasts of sports, orchestral music, and religious broadcasts, dramatic readings, and musicals sung on radio. Included in the radio press releases is an announcement of an exclusive radio broadcast of the 1962 Kentucky Derby and summaries of "Gunsmoke".
Dates
- Creation: 1961 October 16-19
Creator
- From the Collection: KNXT (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: KNX (Radio station : Los Angeles, Calif.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: CBS Radio Network (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access. Consult finding aid for additional information.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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