Oral history interview with George C. Biggar; 1968 July 17; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 July 17.

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Oral history interview with George C. Biggar; 1968 July 17; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 July 17.

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Radio executive George C. Biggar gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes his childhood; his start at WLS Chicago in 1924; his work as producer of the National Barn Dance radio show; his move to WSB Atlanta; the career start for Arkie the Arkansas Woodchopper; his return to WLS, 1929-1938; memories of different WLS performers, including Gene Autry, Red Foley, George Gobel, Henry Burr, and Lulu Belle & Scotty; his move to WLW Cincinnati in 1938; memories of WLW performers, including Merle Travis, Natchee the Indian, and Chet Atkins; his return to WLS, 1948-1953; and the circumstances that contributed to the end of the National Barn Dance.

1 sound cassette (46 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772476

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Gable, Dorothy;

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Biggar, George C. (George Cecil), 1899-1989

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Radio executive. Born January 11, 1899. Died March 19, 1989. Began radio career in 1924 at WLS Chicago where he was an important contributor to the development of the National Barn Dance. Career also included work at WLW Cincinnati, WSB Atlanta, and WLBK DeKalb, Illinois. Retired from radio in 1964. From the description of Oral history interview with George C. Biggar; 1968 July 17; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 July 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Cent...