2YA Revue Company

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 41, 26 April 1929, Page 4

2YA Revue Company

qT the effort to provide the incessant demands for novelty and humour, the 2YA Revue Company made its first appearance on Saturday evening. Following on that performance we have received a letter signed "Moderation, Kelburn,"’ taking exception to the standard of the performance gtven. This writer speaks in somewhat harsh ternis ‘of the performance, and says: "If the Broadcasting Company desires to please the majority of listeners it should continue to have the popular Saturday night programme with the Melody Four, etc. and not try these humorous programmes that make nobody laugh." This letter is a good illustration of the difficulty of the programme organiser. Listeners will remember the practically incessant demand for novelty and variety in the programmes given, and accordingly, to meet’ that demand, effort has been made to discover and exploit talent capable of evolving into the desired standard. It has to be recognised that humorous novelties are most difficult performances to secure, and some little latitude must be given. We comment on the letter of our friend "Moderation". in order to emphasise the difficulty of the programme organisers. Personally, we also happened to hear the Saturday evening’s programme, and would extend much more tolerance to the performance than our Kelburn. correspondent. It was. in our opinion quite creditable for an initial appearance. It has to be recognised that it takes all sorts to make a world, and we think many listeners will hold the view that the 2YA Revue Company showed promise of being able to evolve. into a satisfactory combination. and: giving definite pleasure to many.