The radio programs in 1937 were largely focused on the family and the time they should spend together. After being at work or school all day, the evening was the only time the family had to spend together. The programs on the radio promoted this event by broadcasting shows the whole family could listen to and enjoy.

Monday through Friday, starting at 6:30 pm, all the networks had the news, which gave the listeners updates on the local and national news of the day. CBS also had a show everyday starting at 6:35 dedicated to the latest sports and game results. Starting at seven o'clock most of the family programs started such as Amos 'n' Andy and Poetic Melodies, which was a musical. Saturday and Sunday also had a great variety of programs for the family to enjoy in the evening such as General Motors Symphony and Johnny Presents(1).

The radio shows had some influence on children's bedtimes, because at ten o'clock more adult programs aired. Gun Smoke Law, True Story Court, and The Lone Ranger all come on late at night(1). This gave parents and married couples a chance to enjoy a little time for themselves after their hectic days.

Adults had their own shows air after the children or young people in general, had gone to bed. Are children also fortunate enough to get their "own" programming? According to Sam Goldgeier and his informative page, yes, children did have shows geared towards them(3). Radio programs like Superman and Captain Midnight allowed children to relax after being in school all day.

All evening programs are aired with all of the family members in mind. The shows were made to be enjoyed by people of all ages and tastes. In addition, the time slot that the programs fell in was also influenced the people who would be listening at that specific time. With the limited number of networks which broadcasted, each one had to mold their schedule to cater to the needs and wants of the listeners-- and in the evening, it was the entire family.