+ Big Sister was a daytime radio drama series created by Lillian Laugerty and broadcast on CBS from September 14, 1936 to December 26, 1952. It was sponsored by Lever Brothers (Rinso) until 1946 when Procter & Gamble became the sponsor. Alice Frost, who appeared in numerous Columbia programs in the past, plays the title role. Set in the fictional town of Glen Falls, the program dramatized the life of Ruth Evans who sacrificed her own happiness to care for her younger sister Sue and their crippled brother Neddie. After Sue married reporter Jerry Miller, Ruth continued to care for Neddie. She fell in love with Neddie's doctor, John Wayne, who cured Neddie. Ruth and John married on October 19, 1939, but during World War II, John was held in a Japanese prison camp. He returned to Glen Falls suffering from shell-shock. The actresses who portrayed Ruth over the decades were Alice Frost, Nancy Marshall, Marjorie Anderson and Mercedes McCambridge. Sue was played by Haila Stoddard, Dorothy McGuire, Peggy Conklin and Fran Carlon. Michael O'Day was heard in the role of little Neddie Evans. The popularity of this program led to a spin-off radio series, Bright Horizon, which CBS began broadcasting in 1941. To assure its success, Alice Frost appeared on Bright Horizon for a short while in her role of Ruth Evans Wayne. Announcers for the program were Fred Uttal, Jim Ameche and Hugh Conover. Organist Richard Leibert furnished the background music and the opening theme, "Valse Bluette".-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Big Sister
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Please enjoy these 36 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.07.1944 | day after d day |
+ Sponsored by: Rinso, Lipton Tea. Richard speaks to his mother by telephone, Steve is taken to see... | |
| N/A | big sister (84) episode 84 |
+ Program #84. Modern Drama syndication. John Wayne and Diane have been out to Carnegie Hall. Pete... | |
| N/A | big sister (83) episode 83 |
+ Program #83. Modern Drama syndication. John Wayne and Pete Steele meet in the park. Pete wants t... | |
| N/A | big sister (82) episode 82 |
+ Program #82. Modern Drama syndication. Ruth asks Reed Bannister to check Hope's health during he... | |
| N/A | big sister (81) episode 81 |
+ Program #81. Modern Drama syndication. What did Hope mean about, "my new responsibility." Is she... | |
| N/A | big sister (28) episode 28 |
+ Program #28. Nana Radio syndication. Reed Bannister has a confrontation with Hope. Diane is wor... | |
| N/A | big sister (27) episode 27 |
+ Program #27. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth convinces Neddie that talking to Hope is the right thi... | |
| N/A | big sister (26) episode 26 |
+ Program #26. Nana Radio syndication. Reed Bannister visits Neddie at the garage. Neddie asks Ree... | |
| N/A | big sister (25) episode 25 |
+ Program #25. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth's son Richard asks some difficult questions. Reed and ... | |
| N/A | big sister (24) episode 24 |
+ Program #24. Nana Radio syndication. Dr. Carvelle is depressed and worried about his daughter Di... | |
| N/A | big sister (23) episode 23 |
+ Program #23. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth tells off Hope, who goes to Frank Martin for consolati... | |
| N/A | big sister (22) episode 22 |
+ Program #22. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth has finished moving into Dr. Carvell's house. Neddie i... | |
| N/A | big sister (21) episode 21 |
+ Program #21. Nana Radio syndication. Neddie confronts Frank and punches him, but Frank refuses t... | |
| N/A | big sister (20) episode 20 |
+ Program #20. Nana Radio syndication. Frank offers Neddie an opportunity to run a new car agency.... | |
| N/A | big sister (19) episode 19 |
+ Program #19. Nana Radio syndication. Diane meets Pete Steele in John Wayne's New York City apart... | |
| N/A | big sister (18) episode 18 |
+ Program #18. Nana Radio syndication. Hope has bought a new dress for the party. Neddie is still ... | |
| N/A | big sister (17) episode 17 |
+ Program #17. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth tells Frank that she's not going to his party and that... | |
| N/A | big sister (16) episode 16 |
+ Program #16. Nana Radio syndication. Ruth has decided to move into Dr. Carvell's house. Hope ann... | |
| N/A | big sister (15) episode 15 |
+ Program #15. Nana Radio syndication. The psychiatrist gives John Wayne a ride. Diane mentions Ru... | |
| N/A | big sister (14) episode 14 |
+ Program #14. Nana Radio syndication. Neddie is still curious about the mysterious uncle who left... | |
| N/A | big sister (13) episode 13 |
+ Program #4. Nana Radio syndication. Neddie visits his sister Ruth. He tells her that he won't as... | |
| N/A | big sister (12) episode 12 |
+ Program #12. Nana Radio syndication. Fred tells John Wayne that he wants his apartment back, and... | |
| N/A | big sister (11) episode 11 |
+ Program #11. Nana Radio syndication. Fred Davis visits John Wayne in his New York City apartment... | |
| N/A | big sister (10) episode 10 |
+ Program #10. Nana Radio syndication. Neddie has doubts about Hope's $5000 inheritance. Ruth and ... | |
| N/A | ruths bad news |
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