Candy Matson Tribute

from Re-Imagined Radio · host John F. Barber

Re-Imagined Radio pays tribute to Candy Matson, a ground-breaking female investigator anthology series broadcast from KNBC in San Francisco, 1949-1951. Candy Matson is significant because it featured a strong female lead character, San Francisco locations and references, gay and Asian characters, provided a compelling alternative to the popular male detective radio genre, and was the best of the popular female detective programs. Season 09, Episode 11 Premier Broadcast: 15 Nov. 2021 Written, Produced, Hosted by John Barber Sound Design, Music, Post Production by Marc Rose Social Media by Regina Carol Social Media Management Graphics by Holly Slocum Design Website: https://www.reimaginedradio.fm/episodes/candy-matson/index.html

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