Between Tuesdays there was always Milton Cross on the radio.

Fast-forward to the 1973-74 season: he was hired as a standby for Milton Cross, who had been presiding over the microphone since the 1930's.

Milton Cross was the show's announcer for more than 40 years, until his death in 1975, when Peter Allen took over.

The program was hosted by Milton Cross for more than 40 years, until his death in 1975, when Peter Allen took over.

Milton Cross, Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts announcer (class of 1915).

For 35 of those 50 years the announcer was the formidable Milton Cross.

The legendary Milton Cross served from the inaugural 1931 broadcast until his death in 1975.

Before him, listeners heard the stentorian tones of the legendary Milton Cross.

He heard Milton Cross describe the problem, called the Met and went immediately with the children to continue the opera.

Milton Cross was the host of the radio broadcasts until his death in 1975.