Radio Master

Radio Master is the story of the most controversial and influential sports announcer the industry has known. Ted Husing was called the “Master” for good reason.

Hiding behind an arrogant manner lurked insecurities and a desire to succeed. The son of immigrants, he endured to become an icon – loved by some, hated by others, respected by all. The life of Ted Husing held more drama, love triangles and tragedy than a soap opera.

A household name during the Golden Age of Radio, Husing was truly “Mr. Everything,” but Husing’s greatest impact in radio was calling sports. With a commanding baritone, piercing vocabulary and surgical ability, no one described a sporting event like Husing. His bold style and sometimes-controversial play-by-play made his broadcasts a must-listen, creating the template for today’s sports announcer.

John Lewis captures the story of this broadcast legend in compelling fashion, transporting the reader to a forgotten time – complete with raw, human emotion.

Born in Washington D.C. John Lewis is an actor who has played various roles in regional theater productions, independent films, and television shows. He has also written for the stage, creating and performing his one-man show In the Ballpark. John has written several articles and essays published in such places as AssociatedContent.com and Themestream.com. He is also host of the Internet radio show “Sportscaster Chronicles.” John lives in New York City with his wife and two children. Radio Master is his first book.