Conversation so far:
How did Eddie get started?
won a talent contest.
Where was this talent contest held?
New Jersey.
What did the contest lead to?
an hour of Saturday night radio show.
What was the show called?
time to broadcast.
How long did it last?
an hour.
What did the performance lead to?
first record deal.

Question: Who did he sign with?
Self-contained rewrite: Who did Eddie Rabbitt sign with for his first record deal?