Reflections on Communication and Entertainment: My Life in the 1950s

Reflections on Communication and Entertainment: My Life in the 1950s continues the life journey of Gary M. Hoffsommer. This delightful sequel to Reflections of a One-Room Schoolhouse: My Life in the 1940s takes us back in time to visit Gary as a teenager and young adult in Topeka, Kansas. Technology was in its infancy at this time. There were no cell phones, laptops, or social media. Yet, this was the birth of radio production as we know it today. At the ripe old age of 15, Gary was the master control engineer of the WIBW radio station, making 90 cents an hour. Read on to enjoy Gary’s encounters with The Miccolis Sisters, Colonel Tom Parker, and other legendary entertainers. Gary also worked with many mentors who shaped his character. Whether riding shotgun in a Cessna Bird Dog L20 with the Kansas National Air Guard or learning the intricacies of physics with Dr. R. Stanley Alexander, Gary used these experiences to carve his future. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the descriptive vignettes of a brilliant young man who used his early experiences to transition into a highly educated, successful adult.