One of radio’s earliest news programs, "The March of Time" was the brainchild of radio executive Fred Smith and Time magazine circulation director Roy Larsen. Radio news reporting was in its infancy when Smith suggested a show designed to dramatize the news, utilizing voices and music to re-enact what radio could not yet report live.
Radio World: Remembering CBS Radio’s Beginnings
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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