Kaleidoscope

Selections from the definitive library of former Detroit broadcaster Mike Whorf's "Kaleidoscope" radio series. Initially aired on WJR Detroit and surrounding Michigan stations from the 1960s to the end of the century, this collection explores over 1,000 different subjects through easily understood one-hour installments. Categories include: History, Society, the Arts, Science, Religion, and much more.

These recently re-discovered programs are excellent complements to your holiday and thematic show schedules. Educate and inform your listeners with a piece of classic broadcasting from the Mike Whorf Kaleidoscope library!

*General Editorial Notes: Programs in the Kaleidoscope Series average 48 minutes and contain four program breaks.

*Fun Facts: Each program was first recorded on 1/4" 2-track stereo reel-to-reel tape as early as the 1960s with included music from vinyl records. Accordingly, tape hiss, record pops, and other artifacts from these media should be expected. Enjoy these classic examples of radio programming!

ABOUT the Producer/Artist:

wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Whorf

A George Foster Peabody Award winner, American radio personality Mike Whorf spent nearly forty years of his announcing and program-hosting career at WJR in Detroit, Michigan. There he developed his ever-popular documentary/narrative program, "Kaleidoscope," which draws on a blend of storytelling, interviews, historic recordings, and music of the ages to create a captivating portrait of various topics.

Whorf's work in radio, beginning with the United States Air Force and continuing through to his time at WJR, also involved the creation of Mike Whorf, Inc., which enabled schools, libraries, and individuals to purchase copies of his shows for personal and educational purposes. Currently retired, his extensive catalog of over 1,110 hour-long programs now resides with Loyola Productions, Inc. where the tapes are undergoing restoration and transfer to digital media. Hide full description

Selections from the definitive library of former Detroit broadcaster Mike Whorf's "Kaleidoscope" radio series. Initially aired on WJR Detroit and surrounding Michigan stations from the 1960s to the end of the century, this collection explores over 1,000 different subjects through easily understood one-hour installments. Categories include: History, Society, the Arts, Science, Religion, and much more.These recently re-discovered programs are excellent complements to your holiday and thematic show schedules. Educate and inform your listeners with a piece of classic broadcasting from the Mike Whorf Kaleidoscope library!*General Editorial Notes: Programs in the Kaleidoscope Series average 48 minutes and contain four program breaks.*Fun Facts: Each program was first recorded on 1/4"... Show full description