Ted Malone (May 18, 1908 - October 20, 1989)[1] (born Frank Alden Russell, the son of a grocer), was an American radio broadcaster.

[6] Malone began work as an announcer & ukulele soloist at KMBC, Kansas City, Missouri, in 1929.

[6] He acquired his pseudonym, Ted Malone, when asked to fill in for a program by reading poetry.

"[8] Malone's Between the Bookends program was broadcast on the CBS radio network beginning in 1935 and was presented two to five times a week for thirty years.

During World War II, Malone began to do other types of broadcasts, such as variety shows and quiz shows, and went overseas to broadcast as a war correspondent, providing human interest soldier stories for his listeners.

The firm offered production and consultation for radio, television and the film industry.

[15] Malone has a star at 1628 Vine Street in the Radio section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.