Deane, Martha (1934-)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1934-

Biography

"Martha Deane" was a radio character owned by the WOR radio network in New York. In 1934, Mary Margaret McBride became the first "Martha Deane," followed by Bessy Beatty. From 1941 to 1973, Marian Young Taylor (1908-1973) hosted the weekday news and talk show in New York. Politicians (including presidents), writers, actors, and chefs appeared on her show. Taylor became the most famous "Martha Deane," so much so that the New York Times referred to her as such in her obituary.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

TV and radio, Undated, Undated

folder

Identifier: SC.69.5.3.1

Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence related to radio, broadcasting, and TV programs where Vera Maxwell participated. Also, included is a handout related to journalist Martha Deane, a transcript of an interview that is related to Radio TV Reports, Inc. and in which Vera Maxwell has participated, and newspaper clippings about interviews the designer engaged in as well.

Dates: Undated

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Vera Maxwell collection, 1929-1985 / Publicity, 1936 - 1980 / Lecture materials, Undated