In the early 1950s, television programming eroded the popularity of radio comedy, drama and variety shows.(26 November 1956). Radio Listening: 1948-1956, Broadcasting - Telecasting, p. 34 (chart showing decline of United States radio audience from 1948 to 1956 -- from about 30% average evening ratings in 1948 to under 10% by 1956) By the late 1950s, radio broadcasting took on much the form it has today strongly focused on music, talk, news and sports, though drama can still be heard, especially on the BBC.
In the early 1950s, television programming eroded the popularity of radio comedy, drama and variety shows.(26 November 1956). Radio Listening: 1948-1956, Broadcasting - Telecasting p. 34 (chart showing decline of United States radio audience from 1948 to 1956 -- from about 30% average evening ratings in 1948 to under 10% by 1956) By the late 1950s, radio broadcasting took on much the form it has today strongly focused on music talk news and sports, though drama can still be heard, especially on the BBC.