The Old Fashioned Revival Hour and the Broadcasters

By J. Elwin Wright

Book Overview

The book ""The Old Fashioned Revival Hour and the Broadcasters"" by J. Elwin Wright is a historical account of the popular radio program that aired from 1937 to 1968 known as the Old Fashioned Revival Hour. The program was hosted by Charles E. Fuller, a prominent evangelist and pastor, and featured a variety of gospel music and sermons.The book delves into the origins of the program, tracing its roots back to Fuller's ministry in California in the 1920s and 30s. It also explores the impact of the program on American radio and religious culture, as well as its influence on the development of contemporary Christian music.Wright provides a detailed analysis of the program's format, content, and audience, drawing on a range of sources including archival materials, interviews, and listener correspondence. He also examines the role of the program's broadcasters, including musicians, announcers, and technicians, in shaping its success.Overall, ""The Old Fashioned Revival Hour and the Broadcasters"" offers a fascinating look at a significant chapter in American religious and cultural history, and is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of radio broadcasting, gospel music, and Christian evangelism.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419145797
• ISBN13: 9781419145797
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"