ICONS OF RADIO

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  1. 1. One of the first women to broadcast news on radio
  2. 2. Pioneered radio as a form of entertainment with "The Shadow"
  3. 5. Pioneering DJ of R&B music on radio
  4. 10. Introduced country music to a broader audience on radio
  5. 12. First host of "Today" show, who started in radio
  6. 13. Early star of vaudeville and radio
  7. 14. Voice behind popular Latin radio shows
  8. 16. Brought war reporting into American homes
  9. 18. Singer who launched her career on the radio
  10. 19. Hosted a radio variety show in the 1940s
  11. 20. Started in radio before becoming a TV icon
  12. 22. Invented the radio game show format
  13. 24. Pioneer of jazz music featured on early radio
  14. 26. Began her career on local radio before TV stardom
  15. 29. Famous for his witty radio comedy show
  16. 30. First African-American woman with a radio show
  17. 31. Iconic voice of detective radio dramas
  18. 32. American folk artist who popularized storytelling through radio
  19. 33. King of Swing who performed many live radio shows
  20. 35. Created early sci-fi radio dramas
  21. 36. Famous for the "War of the Worlds" radio hoax
  22. 37. Hosted "American Bandstand" on radio before TV
  23. 38. Radio host famous for introducing rock and roll
  24. 41. Revolutionized the radio jingle industry
  25. 43. Trusted voice of radio news in the mid-20th century
  26. 44. His radio dramas became worldwide hits
  27. 45. Famous for his radio plays during the Golden Age
  28. 46. Created long-running political radio satire
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  1. 1. Baseball star frequently featured in radio broadcasts
  2. 3. Renowned radio journalist covering WWII
  3. 4. One of the first African-American radio announcers
  4. 6. Comedian famous for "The Jack Benny Program" on radio
  5. 7. Became an icon with groundbreaking radio interviews
  6. 8. Hosted one of the first radio quiz shows
  7. 9. Legendary news anchor of CBS radio
  8. 11. First woman to host a primetime radio talk show
  9. 13. Before TV, he was a popular radio host
  10. 15. The first U.S. president to broadcast on radio
  11. 17. Comedian whose radio shows were a hit during WWII
  12. 20. Top 40 radio legend, known for "American Top 40"
  13. 21. Hosted a popular 1950s radio music show in Sweden
  14. 23. Known for iconic live performances on radio
  15. 25. Developed FM radio technology
  16. 26. Made history with interviews on both radio and TV
  17. 27. Creator of "The Lone Ranger" on radio
  18. 28. Popular radio DJ known for upbeat shows
  19. 32. Hosted "Bandstand" on the radio before it went to TV
  20. 34. Inventor of the radio, born in Italy
  21. 35. Famous for narrating radio versions of his films
  22. 39. Delivered the famous "Fireside Chats"
  23. 40. First person to host a major radio talk show
  24. 42. Actor known for his "War of the Worlds" broadcast