Her Honor, Nancy James
| Genre | Soap opera |
|---|---|
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | CBS |
| Starring | Barbara Weeks |
| Announcer | Frank Gallop |
| Writer(s) | Dave Victor Herbert Little, Jr. |
| Director(s) | Basil Loughrane |
| Narrated by | Mel Allen |
| Air dates | October 3, 1938 to July 28, 1939 |
| Sponsor(s) | Kleenex |
Her Honor, Nancy James was a radio soap opera[1] in the United States. It was broadcast Monday - Friday[2] on CBS October 3, 1938 - July 28, 1939.[3]
Format
Her Honor, Nancy James related "the dramatic events in the restoration of a big city which has been overrun by corrupt politicians who have intimidated law-abiding citizens and undermined legitimate business with their rackets."[4] The program featured "dramatic incidents in the life of Nancy James, a judge in the Court of Common Relations in Metropolis City."[5] It was described as being one of "two sympathetic portrayals of judges" during the golden age of radio"[6] and as an example of how "The popular culture at the time ... glamorized single working women and affirmed their active role in public life."[7]
After having been a social worker, the title character was appointed to be the judge of a "special Court of Common Problems."[8]
Personnel
The title role was played by Barbara Weeks. Others in the cast and their roles are shown in the table below.
| Character | Actor or actress |
|---|---|
| Mayor Richard Wharton | Joseph Curtin |
| Evelyn Wharton | Kay Strozzi |
| Anthony Hale | Ned Wever |
| Carrie Dean | Alice Reinheart |
| Madge Keller | Janice Gilbert |
| Stan Adamic | Chester Stratton |
| Ellen Clark | Joan Banks |
| George Novack | Maurice Franklin |
| Laura | Claire Niesen[9] |
| Dr. Baxter | Michael Fitzmaurice[9] |
| Bob Doering | Carl Frank[10] |
| Closing voice | Basil Loughrane[9] |
Source: On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio,[3] except as indicated.
Mel Allen was the program's narrator;[11] Frank Gallop was the announcer. Basil Loughrane was the director. [3] The program's writers were Dave Victor and Herbert Little, Jr.[12]
References
- ↑ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 04.
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Dunning, John. (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Pp. 317-318.
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- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4. P. 149.
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- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Buxton, Frank and Owen, Bill (1972). The Big Broadcast: 1920-1950. The Viking Press. SBN 670-16240-x. P. 110.
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