Godfrey The Great: The Life Story Of Arthur Godfrey

By Jack O'Brian

Book Overview

Godfrey The Great: The Life Story Of Arthur Godfrey is a biography written by Jack O'Brian that chronicles the life and career of Arthur Godfrey, an American radio and television personality who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The book covers Godfrey's early life and his rise to fame as a radio host, as well as his transition to television and his eventual decline in popularity. O'Brian delves into Godfrey's personal life, including his marriages and his strained relationships with colleagues and friends. The book also explores Godfrey's political views and his involvement in various controversies, such as his support for Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Godfrey, O'Brian provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most iconic media personalities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258027801
• ISBN13: 9781258027803
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"