The Roaring 20's During the 1920's, also known as "The Roaring 20's", Radio Broadcasting became one of America's favorite sources of entertainment. During this time period most Americans depended on radio for their source of communication, since television was not yet invented. The invention of radio had a major impact on Americans. Radio stations transmitted a variety of shows and programs that entertained many people through out the nation. "In the 1920's the Westinghouse engineer, …showed first 75 words of 577 total…

…showed last 75 words of 577 total…show appeared on air five times a week for fifteen minutes. Newscasts had also come along. Most networks featured news from Washington and others broadcasted news about other events in American society. (www.people.mephis.edu) The 1920's was a time which radio advanced. Listening to sports, musical concerts, and newscast on the radio became a regular past time for Americans in that time period. Maybe, that's why the 20's were called the "Roaring 20's".