THE ALDRICH FAMILY

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     This was one of the most popular teenage situation comedies on radio. In 1941 the program carried a 33.4 Crossley which placed it solid in the top ten along side Jack Benny and Bob Hope.  First heard as a summer replacement for Jack Benny, it began on Sunday 07/02/39 over NBC and lasted until 10/01/39.  The program was given its own time slot on Tuesday nights at 8-- 00 p.m. for Jell-O from 10/10/39 until 05/28/40 was heard again on Thursdays from 07/04/40 to 07/20/44.  The series then moved to CBS from 09/01/44 to 08/30/46 sponsored by Grape Nuts and Jell-O on Fridays.  The final move was back to NBC for two runs--  09/05/46 to 06/28/51 on Thursdays and then on Sundays from 09/21/52 until it went off the air on 04/19/53.  Ezra Stone originated the role on stage and was even heard playing the role in several appearances on both the Rudy Vallee and Kate Smith's programs.  Ezra originated the role on radio until he left for service in the Army and then the role fell to Norman Tokar (1942 - 1943), Dickie Jones (1943 - 1944), and Raymond Ives (from mid 1945 until November 1945).  Ezra Stone then resumed his roles until 1952 when Bobby Ellis took over the role as the final Henry.  Supporting players heard were Agnes Moorehead, Mary Shipp, House Jameson, Katharine Raht, Jackie Kelk, and Jack Grimes.  Among the announcers heard was Harry Von Zell and Dwight Weist.

 

C13604 10/12/39 Barbara Pearson's Ring

              08/18/42 Christmas Cards

 

C09191 10/17/39 Jealousy Jumble

              02/20/40 Fur And Feathers

 

C19141 00/00/00 No Tuxedo

              09/15/40 Generous Gentleman

 

C-90

C13605 00/00/00 Love Note To Miss Elliott By Mistake

              12/17/49 Antique Chairs

              00/00/00 Carrier Pigeons

 

C13393 Duck For Turkey Run

              Henry & Loretta To Dance

 

C-90

C13394 09/22/40 Aunt Harriet & Watch

              03/03/49 Trip To Washington, D.C.

              05/13/49 Kathleen & Cynthia

 

C14944 02/11/43 Valentine's Day Party

              03/11/43 Seeks Legal Advice

 

C13205 02/11/43 Two Valentine Parties

              00/00/00 Warm March Day

 

C14943 04/01/43 Selling War Bonds

              10/23/41 Forgets To Mail Letter

 

C16206 11/20/44 McCall's Bike

              01/25/45 Church & Chocolate

 

C09192 06/24/48 Summertime Blues

              09/16/48 A Quiet Night At Home

 

C09193 10/07/48 Mary's Surprise

              10/14/48 The Great Weiner Roast

 

C09194 10/21/48 The Babysitter

              10/28/48 Sticky Situation

 

C09195 11/04/48 The New Hat

              11/11/48 Toy Repair

 

C09196 11/18/48 Grab Bag Sale

              04/07/49 Blind Date

 

C09197 04/14/49 Shortstop

              04/21/49 First Date

 

C09198 04/28/49 First Impressions

              05/05/49 Homer's Anniversary

 

C09199 05/13/49 Spring Fever

                             Ice Fishing For Fruitcake

 

C09200 Model Airplane Race

              Mother's Day Dinner

 

C09201 School Picnic

              The Cross Country Race

 

C15437 02/21/52 The Debate Team

              11/23/52 Last Turkey For Thanksgiving