ICONS OF RADIO

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