Irene Wicker was a pioneer of children’s programming on radio. Her show, Kellogg’s Singing Lady featured more story-telling than singing. Children also adored her singing voice, and her radio show was essential childhood listening of the 1930’s. Her songbooks were marketed on boxes of Kellogg’s cereals, often featuring her own adaptations of classics, including Charles […]
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ICON RESTORATION: The Singing Lady, Irene Wicker
By Greg Howell
Posted in Icons, Singing Lady , 1948, ABC, children's television, Communism, Early Television, Icon Restoration, Irene Wicker, Red Scare |
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Icon Restoration: William Asher
By Greg Howell
Posted in Icons , Desi Arnaz, Dinah Shore, Director, Elizabeth Montgomery, Icon Restoration, Lucille Ball, Producer, Sally Field, Situation Comedy, TV Legends, Variety Show, William Asher |
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Born on August 8, 1921, William Asher is the son of Hollywood film producer Ephraim Asher. In the 1930’s, Ephraim Asher was responsible for some of the classic Dracula and Frankenstein movies, as well as the critically acclaimed film,Magnificent Obsession. Son William Asher worked in various roles in Hollywood, from the mailroom to screen writer, […]
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By Greg Howell
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Rick Nelson’s star should burn brighter. He was the featured player on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, the quintessential family sitcom that ran for 14 seasons on television. Young 11 year old Ricky and the rest of the Nelson family debuted on television after a long run on radio. The young tyke grew up in […]
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