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First Nighter, otherwise known as The First Nighter Program, was a two-decade radio drama-comedy series that aired on various radio stations from 1930 to 1953. It debuted on NBC Blue Radio and remained there for three years, before its transfer to other stations such as NBC (1933-1937, 1938, and 1952-1953), CBS (1937, 1938-1952, 1945-1946, 1947-1949), and Mutual (1942 to 1944). Charles Hughes starred as Mr. First Nighter, the show's host.

The series presented several romantic comedies that featured radio personalities such as Don Ameche, June Meredith, Betty Lou Gerson, Les Tremayne, Barbara Luddy, and Olan Soule.

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Please enjoy these 32 old time radio episodes:

Air Date	Title	Synopsis
06.07.1944	first nighter (0625) susan stepped out	+ Program #633. "Susan Steps Out". Sponsored by: Campana cosmetics. A working girl saves $200 for o...
05.31.1944	first nighter (0624) give up the ship	+ Program #632. "Give Up The Ship". Sponsored by: Campana cosmetics. A comedy about a wife living a...
05.24.1944	first nighter (0623) speak ever so gently	+ Program #631. "Speak Ever So Gently". Sponsored by: Campana cosmetics. A comedy/romance about a m...
05.03.1944	first nighter (0620) mother's angel children	+ May 4, 1944. "Mother's Angel Children". Sponsored by: Campana cosmetics. A comedy/romance about a...
03.29.1944	first nighter (0615) the chinese gong	+ "The Chinese Gong". Sponsored by: Campana's Solitaire, Campana Balm, DDD. The Chinese Gong is a f...
03.25.1941	first nighter (0502) love and gazozza	+ "Love and Gazooza". Sponsored by: Campana cosmetics ($10,000 contest). A comedy about love and ha...
10.13.1939	first nighter (441) a symphony with your spaghetti

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One of my greatest favorites.

Shellay

The voice of Cruella De Vil

Susanna

I heard Betty Lou today on "The Whistler." What a femme-fatale!

Shellay

This series transported the listener to "the little theater off Times Square" where we were witness to "an opening night performance." From 1931 to 1937, the male star on the series was Don Ameche, then from 1937 to 1949 Les Tremayne was the male lead. Female leads were June Meredith from 1931 to 1935, Betty Lou Gerson from 1935 to 1936, then Barbara Luddy from 1936 to 1953. It was broadcast by NBC and CBS from 1931 to 1953.

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