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"Kay Fairchild, Stepmother" was an old-time radio soap opera that was broadcast in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. It was a family drama that followed the lives of the Fairchild family and their stepmother, Kay, who faced various challenges and obstacles as she tried to win the love and acceptance of her stepchildren. The show was known for its complex and nuanced portrayal of stepfamily dynamics, as well as its strong, relatable female lead character. It tackled issues such as sibling rivalries, financial struggles, and the difficulties of blending families. Despite its serious themes, the show was often lighthearted and humorous, and was widely popular among listeners. "Kay Fairchild, Stepmother" was part of a larger tradition of family-focused radio soap operas that were popular in the mid-20th century. It was well-received by audiences and was considered one of the most successful radio dramas of its time. Today, it remains a fascinating example of early soap opera storytelling and a testament to the enduring appeal of family dramas. Click here to read more about Kay Fairchild

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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
09.27.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) kay and hayworth battle
08.20.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) suspicious about hayworth
06.13.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) kay forces john to race
05.02.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) the change in bert
04.03.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) mrs whitehead's gossip
04.01.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) kay angry at newspaper
02.18.1941	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) mother asks doctor about kay
12.25.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) john returns for christmas
11.21.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) thanksgiving without john	+ WBBM, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Colgate Toothpowder, Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder. David ...
09.13.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) flashback to father
08.20.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) john's disinterest
07.23.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) peggy asks about marriage
07.22.1940	kay fairchild, stepmother (x) john's strange behaviour
09.21.1939	kay accuses her father	+ WJSV, Washington D. C. aircheck. Sponsored by: Colgate Toothpowder, Bulova watch (local). 9:45 A....

Featuring all of the episodes of this popular radio soap that was broadcast on CBS sponsored by Colgate Toothpowder from January 17, 1938 to July 10, 1942. Kay Fairchild, the stepmother was played by Sunda Love, Janet Logan, and Charlotte Manson. John Fairchild, Kay's husband: Francis X. Bushman, Bill Green, Charles Penman, Willard Waterman. Peggy Fairchild: Peggy Wall, Barbara Fuller. Mrs. Fletcher was by Edith Davis. Adella Winston: Cornelia Osgood. Genevieve Porter: Ethel Owen, Donelda Currie, Betty Arnold. Leonard Clark: Ken Christy. Reginald Brooks: Marvin Miller. Bud Fairchild: Cornelius Peeples. Mother Fairchild was by Bess McCammon. David Houseman: Harry Elders. Edith Wood: June Meredith. Pat Rority: Stan Gordon. Boss McKinney: Stan Gordon. Mattie, the maid: Edith Davis, Guila Adams. Bert Weston: John Larkin, Robert Guilbert. Jim: Robert Guilbert. Billy Fairchild: Elmira Roessler, Jane Gilbert. Andy Clayton was by Forrest Lewis, Don Gallagher. Ginnie Sawyers: Dorothy Gregory. Jamie O'Connor was by Dick Ahearne. Luella Hayworth: Betty Hanna. Pop: Francis "Dink" Trout. Gerald Lowe: Karl Weber. Announcer: Roger Krupp. Directors: Les Weinrot, Art Glad. Writer: Roy Maypole, Jr. Theme for the series was the "Minute Waltz" by Chopin.

STEPMOTHER-(AKA KAY FAIRCHILD, STEPMOTHER)

+Kay Fairchild, the stepmother: Sunda Love, Janet Logan, Charlotte Manson. John Fairchild, Kay's husband: Francis X. Bushman, Bill Green, Charles Penman, Willard Waterman. Peggy Fairchild: Peggy Wall, Barbara Fuller. Mrs. Fletcher was by Edith Davis. Adella Winston: Cornelia Osgood. Genevieve Porter: Ethel Owen, Donelda Currie, Betty Arnold. Leonard Clark: Ken Christy. Reginald Brooks: Marvin Miller. Bud Fairchild: Cornelius Peeples. Mother Fairchild was by Bess McCammon. David Houseman: Harry Elders. Edith Wood: June Meredith. Pat Rority: Stan Gordon. Boss McKinney: Stan Gordon. Mattie, the maid: Edith Davis, Guila Adams. Bert Weston: John Larkin, Robert Guilbert. Jim: Robert Guilbert. Billy Fairchild: Elmira Roessler, Jane Gilbert. Andy Clayton was by Forrest Lewis, Don Gallagher. Ginnie Sawyers: Dorothy Gregory. Jamie O'Connor was by Dick Ahearne. Luella Hayworth: Betty Hanna. Pop: Francis "Dink" Trout. Gerald Lowe: Karl Weber. Announcer: Roger Krupp. Directors: Les Weinrot, Art Glad. Writer: Roy Maypole, Jr. On CBS and was sponsored by Colgate (1/17/1938-7/10/1942). Theme was the Minute Waltz by Chopin + A CBS radio soap opera which aired from 1938 thru 1942, was a soap opera about a real life story of a woman who raised another woman's children. The episodes describe the erupting difficulties and adjustments involved in raising a ready made family and the challenges sometimes faced in dealing with in-laws. The program sponsors were Cashmere Bouquet Hand lotion and Colgate toothpowder; Colgate advertised to both mothers and step mothers, the importance of good dental hygiene.

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