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Radio had a very important effect-- it brought sports directly into people's homes. Before radio, you either waited for the newspaper to come out, with a report of the game; or you had to go to the game itself (which excluded poor people who could not afford tickets; and in some cities, it excluded black people who were not allowed in a segregated venue). Radio was somewhat of an equalizer-- now anyone could hear the game, in real-time, as it was happening. It no longer mattered what your race or social status was.
Because more people could hear the games, sports also became more popular as a topic of conversation. Talk Shows were not technologically possible yet, but a larger number of people now had access to sports, and it enhanced the experience of being a fan; people gathered to listen to a game together, and then they talked about the results. Also, radio allowed fans to hear the voices of their heroes for the first time. A number of big sports stars, including Babe Ruth, were interviewed and the public really enjoyed it, even if just like today, the athletes did not have a lot to say that was new or interesting. Just hearing their voices made the fans feel closer to their favorites (this would, years later, be further enhanced by television, which would enable fans to both see and hear the star athletes).
The 1920s were an era of great social change. Women got the right to vote, large numbers of black people migrated north (it was also the era of the "Harlem Renaissance" in the arts), more young adults were attending college, etc. Added to these changes, there was now a new mass medium-- radio, which the public considered a miraculous invention. There was also an improved mass medium-- talking pictures (there had been movies since the late 1800s, but they were generally silent until 1927 when talking pictures were finally perfected).
Radio had a huge impact on the society. It was the first mass medium to bring events (including sports) to an audience in real-time, as the event was occurring. Further, radio enabled people to hear the news, or enjoy music and sports, without leaving the comfort of their home. Radio also equalized the social classes, giving the poor the same access to the "big names" as the rich had-- anyone who owned a radio could now hear the hits, the big dance bands, the famous stars, and even the political leaders-- candidates began campaigning via radio, enabling a political speech to be heard by thousands of people at the same time. And in a segregated society, radio gave black entertainers a chance to be heard by audiences in cities where they might not have been welcomed.
Talking pictures were also an important innovation, although not as important as radio. The fact that you could now hear as well as see the big movie stars was a mixed blessing-- some silent film stars did not have good speaking voices and the "talkies" ended their careers. But others found talking pictures to be a great gift to their careers-- singers like Al Jolson could now sing their hits in a movie (an early version of the music video), and news-reels, which were a visual version of the weekly news-magazine, could now tell you the news in addition to just showing it to you.
As for sports, there were not as many professional leagues as there are today. Major League Baseball continued to be very popular (radio listeners were thrilled to hear the World Series, since most could not afford tickets nor even get to where the games were being played); but pro basketball did not exist, nor did pro football til the mid-1920s, and not many people cared about it yet. Pro hockey was fairly new too. But College Sports, and even high school sports, had passionate followings, and now that radio existed, many of these games could be heard by much larger audiences.
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What is the sports entertainment section of the newspaper?
Entertainment Section -this section contains information about movies, radio, television, and other activities for entertainment. it also includes games and puzzles, comic strips and cartoons, and the daily horoscope.
Why is Los Angeles pronounced with a hard g in old time radio and old movies?
Because the city was originally Spanish, and Los Angeles is pronounced with a hard G in Spanish.
What has Neil Simon brought to drama?
HE WAS A RADIO AND TELEVISION SCRIPTWRITER AND THEN STARTED WRITING SKETCHES FOR SUMMER CAMP REVUES AND SOON BECAME A STARTED WRITING AMAZING PLAYS ABOUT THE ODDEST SUBJECTS. THEN MOST OF HIS PLAYS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES THAT HAVE WON MANY OSCARS.
Change radio Oldsmobile cutlass supreme?
Begin by removing the decorative radio retaining cover. Remove the retaining bolts. The radio will slide out. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable from the back of the radio.
Why would you need a radio for an earthquake?
You need a radio to listen to updates and etc.
What did not have a major effect on culture in the 1920s radio television movies or jazz?
radio
How did people watch sports in the 1920s?
Either going their and watching them or threw the radio. Either going their and watching them or threw the radio.
Why did radio and the movies become such a big part of American life in the 1920s?
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What new forms of entertainment dominated American society during the 1920s?
In the 1900s technologies such as radio broadcasting and movies dominated american society.
What was the impact of movies and radio in the 1920's?
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Was the radio invented in th e1920s?
the radio was not invented in the 1920s, but it came out in the 1920s when people could buy them
Where Americans heard the news in the 1920s?
Radio
What impact did technoligical advances in transportation and communication have on western culture between the wars?
Technological advances in transportation and communication had an impact on Western cultures between the wars. One of the most important inventions was the Marconi discovery of wireless radio waves. A musical concert transmitted in June of 1920 had a major impact on radio broadcasting. Broadcasting facilities were built in the US, Europe, and Japan during 1921 and 1922. The mass production of radios began. Also, movies were created. Movies and radio could be used for political purposes as well. These inventions helped Hitler's victory of Nazism. Radio offered great opportunities for reaching the masses. Radio and movies also helped with propaganda.
One of the few consumer products of the 1920s?
the radio.
What was the most powerful communication medium in the 1920s?
radio
What was invented in the 1920s that we still use today's age?
One major invention that is still around today was radio. Another was talking pictures-- today known as movies (movies had been around since 1895, but they were silent until 1927, when technology to bring sound to movies was perfected). Early experiments with television were occurring in the 1920s, and TV is certainly still around today. Frozen food, band-aids, penicillin, bubble gum, and the yo-yo all go back to the 1920s, and all are still around today.
Who has the longest tenure in sports radio?
Don Criqui has the longest tenure in sports radio.
