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What could be better material for a wash tub weeper than a small town girl who leaves her Iowa home to find her future in the Big Apple and marries a Broadway matinee idol? Mary Noble, Backstage Wife was one of the most successful soaps to come out of “the Hummert Radio Factory”. Backstage Wife debuted August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System, continued on NBC and concluded January 2, 1959 on CBS. The sponsors included Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder and Procter & Gamble.-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Backstage Wife

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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
07.22.1950	backstage wife (3953) episode 3953	+ Program #3953. Marty Rufus has heard the rumors and twisted the relationship of Larry and Claudia...
07.23.1950	backstage wife (3954) episode 3954	+ Program #3954. Tom Brison plays Mary an unexpected visit. The body of the show only. + Larry has ...
07.26.1950	backstage wife (3955) episode 3955	+ Program #3955. Producer Harold Ramsey is upset about Marty Rufus' gossip column. The body of the ...
07.27.1950	backstage wife (3956) episode 3956	+ Program #3956. Larry tries to explain matters to Mary, but fails to get her to listen. Rupert Bar...
07.28.1950	backstage wife (3957) episode 3957	+ Program #3957. Mary wants to get Claudia Vincent out of her house. The body of the show only.
07.29.1950	backstage wife (3958) episode 3958	+ Program #3958. Is Oliver Wilson in love with Julia Dixon? The body of the show only.
07.30.1950	backstage wife (3959) episode 3959	+ Program #3959. Julia Dixon calls Mary. She wants Mary to meet Oliver Wilson. and invites the Nobl...
08.02.1950	backstage wife (3960) mary tries to talk larry out of asking for the key to their safe	+ Program #3960. Mary tries to talk Larry out of asking for the key to their safe deposit box. The ...
08.03.1950	backstage wife (3961) after breakfast with claudia vincent, larry is heading toward	+ Program #3961. After breakfast with Claudia Vincent, Larry is heading toward the bank and that sa...
08.04.1950	backstage wife (3962) larry is about to open the safe deposit box	+ Program #3962. Larry is about to open the safe deposit box. Victor gives Rupert Barlow some unapp...
08.07.1950	backstage wife (3963) larry and mary have a stormy confrontation about the papers	+ Program #3963. Larry and Mary have a stormy confrontation about the papers, when in walks Rupert ...
08.08.1950	backstage wife (3964) rupert, claudia, mary and larry have a confrontation	+ Program #3964. Rupert, Claudia, Mary and Larry have a confrontation. Claudia tells the Nobles tha...
08.09.1950	backstage wife (3965) larry and claudia are rehearsing	+ Program #3965. Larry and Claudia are rehearsing. Maude recommends that Mary get rid of Claudia an...
08.10.1950	backstage wife (3966) larry urges mary to ask julia to stay	+ Program #3966. Larry urges Mary to ask Julia to stay. Oliver cannot find his shaving brush. The b...
08.11.1950	backstage wife (3967) mary asks claudia vincent not to leave	+ Program #3967. Mary Asks Claudia Vincent not to leave. Oliver's cigarette lighter is missing, is ...
08.14.1950	backstage wife (3968) preparations for rupert barlow's garden party	+ Program #3968. Preparations for Rupert Barlow's garden party. Oliver's show is missing! The body ...
08.15.1950	backstage wife (3969) oliver plans to take steps against victor	+ Program #3969. Oliver plans to take steps against Victor, who he suspects has taken his show. Oli...
08.16.1950	backstage wife (3970) claudia dixon and maude marlowe have a catty exchange at the	+ Program #3970. Claudia Dixon and Maude Marlowe have a catty exchange at the garden party. Maude d...
08.17.1950	backstage wife (3971) larry and claudia have words while driving to new york	+ Program #3971. Larry and Claudia have words while driving to New York. Rupert continues his atten...
08.18.1950	backstage wife (3972) maude marlowe hints to oliver wilson that claudia dixon is wealthy	+ Program #3972. Maude Marlowe hints to Oliver Wilson that Claudia Dixon is wealthy and influential...
08.21.1950	backstage wife (3973) rupert barlow is just about to kiss mary when maude and oliver	+ Program #3973. Rupert Barlow is just about to kiss Mary when Maude and Oliver walk in. The body o...
08.22.1950	backstage wife (3974) rupert barlow and victor are unhappy with oliver dixon	+ Program #3974. Rupert Barlow and Victor are unhappy with Oliver Dixon. Larry Noble and Maude are ...
08.23.1950	backstage wife (3975) julia has decided to run away with oliver	+ Program #3975. Julia has decided to run away with Oliver! Oliver asks Julia for money! The final ...
08.24.1950	backstage wife (3976) claudia is not getting along with the play's director	+ Program #3976. Claudia is not getting along with the play's director. Oliver wants Claudia to lea...
08.25.1950	backstage wife (3977) claudia tells rupert barlow that she may soon be leaving	+ Program #3977. Claudia tells Rupert Barlow that she may soon be leaving. Mary confides her fears ...

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Backstage wife told the story of an Iowa stenographer who fell in love and married Larry Noble, a Broadway matinee idol. Broadcast on NBC, Monday through Friday at 4:15. Originating in Chicago. Briefly it was first aired on Mutual August 5, 1935 until March 27, 1936. On the Monday following, (March 30, 1936 the show appeared on NBC sponsored by Dr Lyons until July 1, 1955. From July 4, 1955 to January 2, 1959 it was broadcast on CBS sponsord by Proctor and Gamble.

BACKSTAGE WIFE

I see that there are many missing episodes, 4021 through 4056. Is it possible that these episodes are available? We are listening to each of the shows, amazing, so good, I can understand why it ran for so long.

Andrew Rufo