WRUL programming

[Russ Butler]

Nobody has mentioned the WRUL programming when they were in the 
Commonwealth Avenue brownstone, or their sign off  theme ("Going Home") 
from Antonin Dvorak's "The New World" symphony.  The 45-minute (maybe 
one hour on that frequency window) broadcast in fifteen minute segments 
(news, stock reports, light classical music, features, etc.) for a 
worldwide audience in 1951-52 preceded the religious format.

That was the fun of watching them produce the broadcast in the one large 
studio (with fireplace, it was a reception hall or library) with 
turntables, floor stand mics and desk mics, heavily draped walls and 
window curtains and oriental carpets.  The little observation booth with 
a double glass window was a perfect place for me to watch after high 
school classes in the afternoon, perhaps it was for sponsors to see a 
broadcast?  Who bought WRUL advertising time?

I recall (Donna?) they flew a large WRUL banner flag on a pole from the 
second floor and the little brass plaque next to the front door with 
"WRUL International" engraved on it.  Ah, the memories linger on!

=Russ Butler   songbook2@comcast.net