Richard S. Stark was an announcer and host in both the radio and television industries during the twentieth century. Born in Grand Rapids, MI in 1911 and educated at Cornell University, Stark started working in radio during the 1930s and worked as an announcer for a number of popular radio shows between the 1930s and 1980s, including the U.S. Marine Corps Radio programs "All Kinds of Music" (1959-1963) and "Spectrum USA" (1960-1981). He also worked in television during the late 1940s and 1950s, serving as announcer on several popular television shows including "It Pays to Be Ignorant" (1941-1951) and "The Perry Como Show" (1951-1955). In addition to his broadcasting activities, Stark was an active member of the Union League Club of New York. Richard S. Stark passed away in 1986.
From the description of Richard S. Stark papers, 1921-1981. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 76839622
