Edward Bowes (b. 14 June 1874, San Francisco; d. 14 June 1946, Rumson, New Jersey) was an American radio personality of the 1930s and 40s whose "Major Bowes' Amateur Hour" was the best-known amateur talent show in radio during its eighteen-year (1934-1952) run on NBC and CBS. Bowes (his nickname sprang from his earlier military rank, … Wikipedia
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