WMAL-AM Interviews

In Jimmy Stewart on the Air, we listed two appearances on radio station WMAL-AM (630) by Mr. Stewart. Both of these shows remain unavailable, but we can add a little information to what is known about them, including that fact that one was incorrect.

The first appearance came on August 24, 1951.

Wash Post 8-24-51

A closer examination of the newspaper listings would seem to indicate that this is actually a second, previously unknown appearance of the 15-minute Betty Crocker Show.

W Post 8-24-51

The Betty Crocker Show appearance was confirmed by this blurb found in the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, of the same date.

WSJ 8-24-51The second appearance listed in the book is for February 9, 1952.

Wash Post 2-9-52

There is no other indication in the newspaper as to what show this may be. If Stewart was interviewed on this program, it is a good bet that he talked about the film, Bend of the River, which would be released on the 13th of the month, just a few days after the broadcast.