Today (U.S. TV program) debuted, it was seen live only in the Eastern and Central time zones, broadcasting for three hours each morning but seen for only two hours in each time zone. Since 1958, "Today" has been tape-delayed for the five other U.S. time zones (Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii–Aleutian). Partly to accommodate host Dave Garroway's declining health, the program ceased live broadcasts in the summer of 1958, opting instead to broadcast an edition taped the previous afternoon. The experiment, which drew criticism from many sides, ended when John Chancellor replaced Garroway in July 1961. "Today" was a two-hour program for many
The Standard School Broadcast of listeners. A few episodes of "The Standard School Broadcast" are available from old-time radio program collectors. In the 1970s, the Chevron Research Company released a series of recordings edited from "The Standard School Broadcast" as a public service. The LP records, with teachers guides, were available free of charge to elementary and junior high schools throughout the West, Rocky Mountain area and the Southwest. These out-of-print recordings have been sold on various websites. The Standard School Broadcast The Standard School Broadcast was a weekly educational radio program that went on the air in 1928 and promoted music appreciation for