Radio and TV Mirror Magazine – December 1948 (Charlie McCarthy, Edgar Bergen, Mortimer Snerd Cover, No Label)
This December 1948 issue of Radio and TV Mirror features Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd on the cover, capturing the charm of one of radio and early television’s most beloved comedy teams. A lively artifact from the post-war entertainment era, this magazine blends radio features, television highlights, fiction, and practical lifestyle content for its readers.
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is the exact one you will receive. Please check the photos for condition purposes. We offer combined shipping upon request, and every item is shipped with a protective plastic covering.
Table of Contents
People on the Air
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Ralph Bell ........................................................................ 18
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My Boss, Drew Pearson ........................................ David Karr 28
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Come and Visit Ed Gardner ................................ Pauline Swanson 30
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Your Ticket to The Breakfast Club .................................... 34
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It’s Not the Money That Counts .............................. Martin Cohen 36
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Queen for a Day—In Pictures .......................................... 38
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R.F.D. America .................................................... Mac McKerrow 40
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“It Never Hurts to Try!” ............................... Mrs. Bessie M. Lawrence 42
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Life With Sister ....................................... Margaret & Barbara Whiting 52
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Through the Years With David Harum—In Pictures .............. 54
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EB and the Boys ................................................. Frances Bergen 58
Inside Radio
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Facing the Music ............................................... Duke Ellington 10
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Look at the Records ................................................ Joe Martin 12
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Collector’s Corner ................................................ Denny Dennis 13
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What’s New From Coast to Coast ............................... Dale Banks 14
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Dear Editor ............................................................. 25
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Inside Radio ............................................................ 66
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It’s Here .................................................................... 69
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Radio Mirror Quiz .................................................. 94
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Information Booth .................................................... 98
For Better Living
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The Best View ............................................... Mary Jane Fulton 6
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Life Can Be Beautiful ................................................ 22
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Between the Bookends ........................................ Ted Malone 44
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Traveler of the Month .................................... Tommy Bartlett 46
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Come, Ye Thankful .................................................. 60
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A Plan in Time ............................................ Terry Burton 70
Television
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Coast to Coast in Television ...................................... 48
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Mary Kay and Johnny .............................................. 50
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Toast of the Town ................................................. 51
Your Local Station
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WJR: Mr. and Mrs. Radio ............................................ 4
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WGN: Andre of the Airwaves ....................................... 8
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WGAR: Mornings With Mayer ...................................... 16
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WLW: “Chickens, I Don’t Like.” ................................ 21
Radio Mirror Reader Bonus
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Another Woman—A Portia Faces Life Novelette ...... Helen Christy Harris 62
On the Cover
Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy & Mortimer Snerd
This issue is an excellent collectible for fans of vintage magazines, radio history, and the early days of American television comedy.