Sparks Flew

Wosu's Century on the Air

Thomas M Rieland

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Ohio State University Press
06 March 2023

Television; Radio; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Radio technology

Series: Trillium Books

Wireless Morse code began a new age of communications, magically sending invisible waves through the ether received at some distant place. Among the first universities to experiment in this unknown world was The Ohio State University, which became one of the first educational broadcast stations and a think tank for the future of public service radio--pioneering radio audience research and serving as an innovative school of the air.

Sparks Flew is a rich story of creative, tenacious men and women working in a new medium that commercial enterprises soon dominated. At any moment in time, educational broadcasting could have failed if not for a few land-grant institutions like The Ohio State University and prominent stations like WOSU that supported the medium. Sparks Flew is the untold story, a century in the making, of one institution and one educational station that represent the roots of today's public broadcasting system.

By: Thomas M Rieland
Imprint: Ohio State University Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9780814255285
ISBN 10: 0814255280
Series: Trillium Books
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 06 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas M. Rieland is General Manager at WOSU Public Media, The Ohio State University.

Reviews for Sparks Flew: Wosu's Century on the Air

"""Thorough, insightful, and meticulously researched, Sparks Flew: WOSU's Century on the Air is a definitive account of an influential local broadcaster. By examining the evolution of this vibrant institution, Tom Rieland offers a unique perspective on the invaluable role that public media plays in building and connecting local communities."" --Paula Kerger, President of PBS ""Sparks Flew is a first: a detailed account of the pioneering broadcasters and societal forces that have shaped the current success of WOSU Public Media at The Ohio State University. A highly informative and entertaining read."" --Fred Andrle"