January 1942
You'll need your strength. Better stock up on vitamins. Tip your server.
The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts mentioned above were underwritten by Texaco beginning in 1940, and they continued doing so for decades -- into the 21st century, as a matter of fact -- making it the longest program under one sponsorship. This arrangement ended after Chevron bought Texaco. GO TO JANUARY 1952 | RETURN TO "THIS MONTH" PAGE |