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A few weeks ago, I introduced you to some of the stars of the CBS radio network. Today we’ll take a look at some of the rival offerings NBC sent across the airwaves in the late 1940s.

First off I must thank artist Sam Berman for drawing these wonderful caricatures. They were part of a 1947 book called “NBC Parade of Stars!”

Each featured a different NBC celebrity, along with the title of their radio program. Let’s take a look at a few.

Here’s iconic funny man Art Linkletter who entertained generations of Americans. One of his classic shows was called People are Funny.

Radio listeners enjoyed many fun filled hours matching their wits with contestants on quiz or game shows. Here is a classic. Can you outsmart the Quiz Kids?

Another NBC favorite is quiz Master Bob Hawk.

The first programs to cross the airwaves when radio was born were musical offerings. One of NBC’s earliest, and longest lasting series, featured their own symphony orchestra.

There was no shortage of dramatic programs to choose from. Starting with Mr. District Attorney!

NBC was your home for mystery and suspense with the Mollé Mystery Theatre!

And finally, catch up with the latest headlines when you tuned into the Sunoco Three-Star Extra newscast.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this peek into the history of NBC. Remember your guide to radio’s golden era, or any exciting moments from the past, is GVS.

Glorious Vintage Stuff!