Adventures in Research Radio Show!
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Adventures in Research was a radio show that aired from 1942 to the mid-1950s, featuring dramatic reenactments of scientific discoveries and inventions. The show was produced in partnership with Westinghouse Research Laboratories and the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company. <br /><br />Here are some details about the show:<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Content: The show featured dramatic reenactments of historic discoveries and inventions, such as the automobile, typewriter, penicillin, machine gun, and skyscraper.</li><li>Format: The show was originally a question and answer session between Dr. Phillips Thomas and Paul Shannon, but Thomas later wrote dramatized versions of discoveries to make the show more exciting.</li><li>Purpose: The show was intended to encourage civic interest in science.</li><li>Length: The shows were 15 minutes long. <br /><br /><br /><br /></li></ul>