Was the first radio news network for blacks a boon--or a bust? Author Sanders was there from the beginning and stayed on the air for over 20 years. Here he recounts the trials and tribulations of launching--and sustaining--the pride of a pioneering network.
Was the first radio news network for blacks a boon--or a bust? Author Sanders was there from the beginning and stayed on the air for over 20 years. He...
Long before WKRP in Cincinnati, Tim Reid and his partner, Tom Dreesen, were told they were funny enough to be in show business. They took that advice literally, and formed the nation's first black-and-white standup comedy act. Their marketing tools appeared naturally in place: A black youngster named Tim and the white one named Tom---even the names alliterated perfectly---leaving them the luxury of calling their act TIM & TOM. As their business manager, I had a ringside seat---watching them make the unpredictable trek from their hometown of Harvey, Illinois to Hollywood, California. Their...
Long before WKRP in Cincinnati, Tim Reid and his partner, Tom Dreesen, were told they were funny enough to be in show business. They took that advice ...
