KWTO-Legendary Live Country Radio

As radio blossomed in the early twentieth century, one local station in Springfield, Missouri quickly became an epicenter for homegrown musical talent, and a major influence on country music in America. From its first broadcast on Christmas Day in 1933, KWTO’s popularity and focus on live music helped launch the careers of many famous musicians, and was the driving force behind the development of The Ozark Jubilee, the first nationally successful “hillbilly variety show.” Join Ozarks Public Television as we explore the origins of KWTO, some of its many personalities, and its contributions to the landscape of country music in the Ozarks and beyond.

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KWTO-Legendary Live Country Radio

Premiere Broadcast 8 p.m., January 27

Repeat Broadcast 3 p.m., January 30