The Really Really First-Ever For-Women Radio
We didn’t say that the radio network being launched by Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem was the first-ever for women. But we did kind of imply it. Now, our satellite sister Kate Coe over at FishbowlLA has pointed out that the first all-women’s radio was way back in 1955, care of none other than Memphis’ Sam Phillips. Quothe a news report of the day, describing station WHER:
“The studio and offices have been feminized from front door to rear exit.
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