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 | Rating |
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| 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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