Vic and Sade, an often absurd situation comedy written by the prolific Paul Rhymer, aired on America's radios from 1932 to 1944 (with short-lived revivals afterward). The title characters, known as "radio's home folks," were a married couple exploring the comedic side of ordinary life along with their adopted son and an eccentric uncle. This book examines the program's depiction of many aspects of American culture--leisure activities, community groups, education, films--in light of the critiques put forward by the era's critics such as William Orton. Vic and Sade offered its own subtle…mehr
Vic and Sade, an often absurd situation comedy written by the prolific Paul Rhymer, aired on America's radios from 1932 to 1944 (with short-lived revivals afterward). The title characters, known as "radio's home folks," were a married couple exploring the comedic side of ordinary life along with their adopted son and an eccentric uncle. This book examines the program's depiction of many aspects of American culture--leisure activities, community groups, education, films--in light of the critiques put forward by the era's critics such as William Orton. Vic and Sade offered its own subtle cultural critique that reflected how ordinary people experienced mass culture of the time.
John T. Hetherington is a lecturer in communications at SUNY Empire State College. He lives in Delmar, New York.
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I: The Media Context Chapter One. Rhymer Is "Outstanding" Chapter Two. The Birth of Vic and Sade Chapter Three. "Something to be interested in": Daytime Radio Chapter Four. The "ins and outs of modern life": Mass Culture and Its Critics Part II: Social and Cultural Contexts Chapter Five. Leisure: "It represents quite a problem" Chapter Six. "Let's go to the picture show": Movies Chapter Seven. "Seated on the davenport reading": The Role of Reading Chapter Eight. "Where'd you copy that from?": Education Chapter Nine. "Doing exactly the same thing": The Individual and the Community Conclusion: Saying Goodbye Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I: The Media Context Chapter One. Rhymer Is "Outstanding" Chapter Two. The Birth of Vic and Sade Chapter Three. "Something to be interested in": Daytime Radio Chapter Four. The "ins and outs of modern life": Mass Culture and Its Critics Part II: Social and Cultural Contexts Chapter Five. Leisure: "It represents quite a problem" Chapter Six. "Let's go to the picture show": Movies Chapter Seven. "Seated on the davenport reading": The Role of Reading Chapter Eight. "Where'd you copy that from?": Education Chapter Nine. "Doing exactly the same thing": The Individual and the Community Conclusion: Saying Goodbye Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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