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Who better to present the history of St. Louis media than a man who has been in the business for more than 68 years? Your radio, TV and newspaper guide Ron ‘Johnny Rabbitt’ Elz will review radio dating to the World’s Fair; television from its start here in 1947; and newspapers of the 19th century to today. Learn about Joseph Pulitzer, Robert Hyland, Russ David, Rex Davis, Charlotte Peters, Spider Burks, Ed Bonner, Jerry Berger, Jack Carney and lots more. You’ll hear about newspapers such as the Globe-Democrat and Star-Times plus publications like Julian Miller’s Prom magazine and Reedy’s Mirror. And there’ll be a cavalcade of radio, TV, & newspaper personalities guaranteed to bring back fond memories. In addition, Rabbitt will offer many first-hand, behind the scenes stories from his years in media.
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