On the Air (radio play) explained
| On the Air |
| Format: | musical comedy play |
| Runtime: | 60 mins |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Home Station: | 5CL |
| Record Location: | Adelaide |
On the Air is a 1931 Australian radio musical comedy play. The music, book and lyrics were by Evan Senior. The "musical settings" were by Tim King and Walter Hurst.[1] The play debuted on 5 August 1931 in Adelaide and was set in a radio station.[2]
It was the first locally-written musical to be produced especially for Australian radio. Response was positive.[3]
The show was re-broadcast two times the following year.[4] [5]
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Notes and References
- News: Violet Day Services . . South Australia . 1 August 1931 . 12 September 2023 . 13 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Radio Section . . XVII . 2,511 . South Australia . 5 August 1931 . 12 September 2023 . 2 (Home Edition) . National Library of Australia.
- News: Broadcasting Notes . . 20 . 1,004 . South Australia . 22 August 1931 . 12 September 2023 . 23 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Radio Broadcasting . . LXXIV . 3,930 . South Australia . 31 March 1932 . 12 September 2023 . 18 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Two Plays Next Week . . South Australia . 2 April 1932 . 12 September 2023 . 11 . National Library of Australia.
