Major Bowes
Edward Bowes | |
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Major Bowes as his Amateur Hour became a national radio program in 1935 | |
| Born | June 14, 1874 San Francisco, California, U.S |
| Died | June 13, 1946 (aged 71) Rumson, New Jersey, U.S |
| Pen name | Major Bowes |
| Occupation | Radio personality |
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Edward Bowes (June 14, 1874 – June 13, 1946), professionally known as Major Edward Bowes, was an American radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s whose Major Bowes Amateur Hour was the best-known amateur talent show on radio during its 18-year run (1935–1952) on NBC Radio and CBS Radio.