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The Judy Canova Show
Description
The Judy Canova Show was an old-time radio comedy-variety program built around comedian and singer Judy Canova. It aired on CBS in 1943-44 and on NBC in later runs from 1945 into 1953, mixing music with Canova's rural comedy persona.
The Judy Canova Show is an American old-time radio comedy-variety program. It was broadcast on CBS July 6, 1943 – June 27, 1944, and on NBC January 13, 1945 – June 30, 1951, and December 29, 1951 – May 28, 1953. Each version differed from the others to some extent, although comedy and music remained the focal points. The program is notable for being the medium in which Judy Canova found her greatest success.
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Showtimes
Original schedule
- 1943–19448:30 PM ETCBS Radio Network · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
- 1945–195110:00 PM ETNBC Radio Network · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
Cast & Crew
H
Howard Petrie
Announcer
KKen Niles
Announcer
VVerne Smith
Announcer
Hans Conried
Cast
G
Gordon Jenkins
Musician
O
Opie Cates
Musician
Gale Gordon
Aggie's neighbor
Isabel Randolph
Agatha Frost
Joseph Kearns
Count Benchley Bostford
Judy Canova
Hostess
Mel Blanc
Pedro
Ruby Dandridge
Geranium
Ruth Perrott
Aunt Aggie
Sheldon Leonard
Joe Crunchmiller
T
The Sportsmen Quartet
Vocals
Verna Felton
Aunt Agatha
J
Joe Rines
Producer
F
HFred S. Fox
Writer
Hank Ladd
Writer
Audio Clips
0m34s
References
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Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Lackmann, Ron. The Encyclopedia of American Radio.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.” New York Times, March 17, 1929.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, December 29, 1929.
Terrace, Vincent. Radio's Golden Years - The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. Collector's Corner.