From the Mayflower to the Moon (and Back Again)

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From the Mayflower to the Moon (and Back Again): From New York to LA

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An alternative history of the United States.

Joe Queenan on Johnny Carson's journey from New York to Los Angeles.

"For as long as I can remember," says Joe Queenan, "New York has been afraid of Los Angeles stealing its riches." This then is the story of Johnny Carson, host of the Tonight Show and American TV star, moving to LA. It also embraces baseball, Friends, and LCD Sound System, and attempts to pinpoint the moment star power moved from one coast to the other.

The presenter is Joe Queenan

The producer in Bristol is Miles Warde

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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Factual: History

A 400-year journey into the creation of the United States with the writer Joe Queenan.

Ten journeys that built the United States between the landing of the Mayflower in 1620 and the men who went to the Moon.

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