Tommy Cowan

Tommy Cowan appears in the following:

Tommy Cowan: Testimonial luncheon

Tuesday, February 05, 1963

Veteran announcer Tommy. Cowan speaks of the early days of radio and his long association with WNYC.

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Concert at Battery Park to celebrate the 35th anniversary of WNYC.

Tuesday, July 07, 1959

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Partial recording of a 90-minute "Noonday band concert" to celebrate WNYC's 35th anniversary, hosted by WNYC's Tommy Cowan

George F. Seuffert conducts the Local 802 band performing the following numbers:

"On the Mall" (Edwin Franko Goldman)
[Piece by ...

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Rededication Ceremony of New York City Hall

Thursday, July 12, 1956

Hyperbole and more from WNYC's chief announcer Tommy 'the gift of gab' Cowan.

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President Eisenhower: Address to the American People on the National Security and Its Costs

Tuesday, May 19, 1953

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Tommy Cowan interrupts programing to introduce President Eisenhower's Address To The Nation regarding taxes, the budget and national security.
President Eisenhower is speaking from the White House.


Eisenhower discusses ...

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Interfaith Ceremony

Wednesday, October 22, 1952

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

John A. Ross, chairman of the Interfaith celebration, introduced Myra Manning to sing the Star Spangled Banner.

Rabbi Israel Goldstein gave the invocation.
Dr. Wendell C. Robert ...

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Cornerstone Laying of Beth Israel Hospital

Friday, June 06, 1952

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Tommy Cowan reports.
Samuel Hausman, executive vice president of the hospital presides.
Rabbi Israel Goldstein presents the invocation.


The building is named after Charles H. Silver, he gives ...

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Baby is 10 months old.

Saturday, October 20, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Tommy Cowan discusses a hypothetical 9-month baby named "Bobby" with Dr. Leona Baumgartner. Fluctuating levels and quality.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 73868
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Catholic Youth Organization Week Proclamation Ceremony

Monday, October 15, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Proclamation Ceremonies of the National CYO week throughout the US (Oct 21 - 28). It's the first CYO week; the goal is to bring to the attention of all of the ...

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Columbus Day Parade

Friday, October 12, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Reporters' coverage and speeches during Columbus Day Parade along 5th Ave. Several short speeches by local figures.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 68859
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American Legion Parade

Saturday, August 11, 1951

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Tommy Cowan reports on the American Legion Parade. Talks about how lucky New Yorkers are to have strangers visit - it helps us to relive the experience of New York. Tommy ...

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Sugar Ray Robinson Tribute

Thursday, August 02, 1951

Sugar Ray Robinson returns home.

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Civil defense recruiting rally

Saturday, July 21, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Cowan introduces the program. Lucy Monroe sings the Star Spangled Banner. Cowan narrates as a banner is strung across Broadway (it doesn't seem to be going well).

Whalen introduces ...

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Flag Day at Customs House

Thursday, June 14, 1951

Harry O'Leet (?), chairman of the Flag Day committee, opens the 34th annual celebration of Flag Day sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the state of New York. Pledge of Alle...

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Dedication of Battery Park Underpass

Thursday, May 10, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Celebration of the linking of the Westside Highway with FDR Drive through this underpass through South Ferry.

Past Borough Presidents in attendance are named: Isaacs, Hugo Rogers, Levy, ...

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General MacArthur Reception at City Hall

Friday, April 20, 1951

WNYC's Tommy Cowan gives us the blow-by-blow coverage from City Hall.

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General MacArthur's Arrival at Idlewild

Thursday, April 19, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Tommy Cowan describes (in great detail)the arrival General MacArthur, his wife and son at Idlewild airport. Mayor Impelliterri and General MacArthur give short speeches.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal ...

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Skyline Ceremony in Brooklyn : [Brooklyn Heights Promenade Dedication]

Saturday, October 07, 1950

Commissioner Robert Moses talks about the 'incorrect theory' that roads and highways should be built to go around cities.

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Francis Delafield Hospital Dedication

Wednesday, September 20, 1950

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Commissioner of Hospitals Kogal (?) introduces Reverend James A. Pike, who delivers the invocation, then delivers a speech about the severity of cancer. W.E.S. Griswold, Sr., Vice President of the Board ...

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Special Events Coverage : Dedication Excercises of First Two-Way City-Wide Police Communications Service

Wednesday, September 20, 1950

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Roll call of remote police locations around the five boroughs.


Extracted from larger compilation of Special Events coverage dated 1950-09-20.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


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Election Day Returns- Primary : [Herbert Lehman's victory over John Foster Dulles for Senator; O'Dwyer is Reelected Mayor over Newbold Morris]

Wednesday, September 20, 1950

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Seymour Siegel introduces the coverage by announcing the closing of the polls (7pm) and doing a roll call of remote locations: John Savage at Police Headquarters; Ed Jones at the Post ...

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