Re: [Swprograms] What do you listen to from America's "non-public" SW broadcasters?

[David Goren <dbgoren@xxxxxxxxx>]

I like hearing Unshackled on WYFR. This show is an authentic throwback 
to the days of commercial radio drama. It's been airing since 1951, and 
the Pacific Garden Mission started the program as a way to reach a 
commercial radio audience. I believe it was initially aired live on 
WGN. The program was started by professional radio drama actors, and 
after some early mishaps with Christian non-actors playing certain 
roles, PGM has made it a point of pride to use professional actors 
regardless of their belief. They have quite a pool of actors to draw 
from for the weekly Saturday tapings, many of whom are regulars of the 
Chicago theater scene.

Other highlights of the show include live music cues played by a 
rotating team of two organists, a live sound effects man, and some 
staff members that have been around for almost the whole run. I was 
fortunate to attend a performance about four years ago, and it was a 
very memorable experience, and I was well treated by the Unshackled 
team.


On Jul 12, 2005, at 4:48 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:

> I am working on my August NASWA Journal column, and I'd like to
> mention programming suggestions on America's SW broadcasters.
>
> I tend not to listen all that often myself -- I tend to favor the
> documentaries and analysis programs on the traditional public-service
> broadcasters -- but I'd like to summarize any suggestions folks have
> here regarding their favorites on WHRI / WHRA / WBCQ / WWCR / WWRB /
> WRMI and the others.
>
> Thanks -
>
> Richard
>
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