The KMBC building at 11th and Central in Kansas City, MO housed a 2600-seat TV playhouse where shows like The Brush Creek Follies could be viewed by the public. Photo Credit: The Arthur B. Church Collection.

The Arthur B. Church Collection contains music and programs featured on KMBC and CBS radio. The most unique audio materials document original KMBC radio serials and music programs, most notably The Texas Rangers music library and sixty-five episodes of the time-travelling, historical adventure show Phenomenon.

Digital transfers of these discs are available in the Marr Sound Archives at Miller Nichols Library. Check the MERLIN Library Catalog for more information on these recordings.

Click the links below to obtain more information on the featured programs and musicians of KMBC Radio.

KMBC Phenomenon billboard 1931-32. Photo Credit: The Arthur B. Church Collection.

KMBC RADIO SERIALS

• Phenomenon: Electrifying History
• Night Time on the Trail and Life on Red Horse Ranch featuring The Texas Rangers
• Happy Hollow
• Vic and Sade
• Bachelor's Children

KMBCs The Texas Rangers. Photo Credit: The Arthur B. Church Collection.

KMBC ORIGINAL RECORDINGS

• Tex Owens and The Texas Rangers.
• The Brush Creek Follies featuring Tune Chasers, The Rhythm Riders, The Midland Minstrels and more.
• Live performances by the Kansas City Philharmonic.
• The Harry Jenks Library.
• The Bonnie King Library.

KMBC METAL STAMPERS

The vast majority of this original content has been digitized into wav audio files from 16" transcription discs. These discs were originally pressed by electroplated metal stampers using shellac and vinyl compounds as a way to mass produce and distribute syndicated programs to partner radio stations. Here is more information on KMBCs metal stampers and their assistance in the cataloging process.