A behind-the-scenes serialized drama of silent movie era Hollywood. The Boulevard of Make Believe, 1931, Radio Release Ltd.

After a short discussion with the announcer, Aunt Jenny would introduce the story for the day, and after words she would dispense some country wisdom, as well as a tasty recipe featuring Spry Shortening. The show's intro, written by Ann Hummert, contained an embarrassing double meaning, that was a source of amusement for announcers for years, however they preferred to skip or ignore the double entendre than face the scorn and embarrassment of Ann Hummert.Īunt Jenny's Real Life Stories (1937 - 1956) sponsored by Spry Shortening sponsored, the show held the 11:45am timeslot until 1946 when it moved to 12:15. During WWII, her husband was forced to return to supervise his factory for war production, while Amanda remained on Honeymoon Hill to run a nursery for the children of War Workers. Charity Amanda Dyke Leighton lived with her wealthy artist husband on his Honeymoon Hill estate in Virginia. The show ran from Feb 5, 1940, through Apr 26, 1946, initially over the Blue Network before moving to the 10:30am slot on CBS. Gentry was a syndicated part of NBC's Two Hours of Drama in the afternoon.Īmanda Of Honeymoon Hill was a product of the Ann and Frank Hummert Radio Factory. Gentry, (1957-1959) 'In everyone's life there is great happiness, and great sorrow… The story of a woman alone in a Man's world.' Dr Ann Gentry, played by Madeline Carol, was one of the rare lady doctors during the Golden Age of Radio Soap Opera. These serial programs will make you want to let the dishes stack up in the sink, let dinner go cold, and have yourself a good cry while the dashing heroes and lovely heroines of Yesteryear take you away from your day to day troubles… Included in this compilation are many rare soap series and including some programs the last surviving recordings of their shows.

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