One Man's Family was a 30-minute family drama radio series sponsored by Snowdrift and Wesson Oil. Created by Carlton E. Morse, the thing about this radio show was that it is divided into books and chapters like those of literary works. The story was about the daily life and struggles of a family living in a Sea Cliff in San Francisco, California.
The family is headed by Henry Barbour, a stockbroker, together with his wife Fanny. The couple have five children namely Paul, Hazel, Clifford and Claudia, and Jack. Throughout the story, each of them would refer to some places in San Francisco especially the Golden Gate Bridge, which can be seen from their living room. The role of Henry Barbour was given to J. Anthony Smythe, while Minetta Ellen took the role of Fanny for the show’s first thirteen years, after which Mary Adams took over until the end. Other stars included Michael Raffeto (who was replaced by Russell Thorson later on) as Paul, Bernice Berwin as Hazel, Barton Yarborough as Clifford, and Kathleen Wilson as Claudia. The show lasted for 27 years, with its pilot episode on April 29, 1932 and its last on April 24, 1959. Given that, it’s no wonder that One Man's Family is dubbed as radio's most popular and longest-running national serial ever made. The show was able to produce a total of 36 books with 3,256 chapters.
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| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.12.1950 | a day of jubilation |
+Sponsored by: Tabcin. Book 73, Chapter 7. "Paul" appears before the story to introduce the program'... | |
| 09.12.1949 | a homemade bread and applesauce peace offering |
+Book 71. Chapter 11. Paul gives Cliff some good advice. A new viewpoint. Father Barbour has overhea... | |
| 07.04.1949 | a reintroduction to the barbours |
+The first broadcast after the program moved from Sunday to Monday. The characters on the program ar... | |
| 08.22.1949 | a very very tough stepfather indeed |
+Book 71, Chapter 8. The announcer says, "Chapter 6," but the story line follows chapter 7. Father B... | |
| 12.28.1941 | book 040 chapter 13 last of 1941 |
+Sponsored by: Tenderleaf Tea, Fleischmann's Yeast. Book 40, Chapter 13 (final). Will 1941 be, "the ... | |
| 03.04.1957 | book 125 chapter 46 the cure |
+"The Cure". Book 125, Chapter 46. Pinky, still not feeling very well, gets a visit from Greta. She ... | |
| 03.05.1957 | book 125 chapter 47 consider makes pinky a final proposition |
+"Consider Makes Pinky A Final Proposition". Book 125, Chapter 47. Consider is leaving town...and no... | |
| 03.06.1957 | book 125 chapter 48 pinky and the unsigned document |
+"Pinky and The Unsigned Document". Book 125, Chapter 48. Pinky has been cut out of Consider's will,... | |
| 03.07.1957 | book 125 chapter 49 letter in the wastebasket |
+"The Letter In The Wastebasket". Book 125, Chapter 49. Pinky hasn't shown up at work, then a note i... | |
| 04.08.1957 | book 126 chapter 16 certified mail for henry barbour |
+"Certified Mail For Barbour". Book 126, Chapter 16. A certified letter is returned to the post offi... | |
| 04.09.1957 | book 126 chapter 17 talk of a wedding |
+"Talk Of A Wedding". Book 126, Chapter 17. Paul is flying Toni to New Jersey. The . + Pinky Murra... | |
| 04.10.1957 | book 126 chapter 18 pinky in a moment of indiscretion |
+ "Pinky In A Moment Of Indiscretion". Book 126, Chapter 18. Pinky reveals Nicki's thoughts on marri... | |
| 04.11.1957 | book 126 chapter 19 questionnaire at midnight |
+ "Questionaire At Midnight". Book 126, Chapter 19. Pinky's been reading, "A Modern Marriage," at Gr... | |
| 08.15.1943 | book 47 chapter 6 further preparations for claudias departure |
+ Sponsored by: Fleischmann's Yeast. Book 47. Chapter 6. + Further Preparations For Claudia's Depart... | |
| 08.29.1943 | book 47 chapter 7 claudia says goodbye to her family |
+Sponsored by: Fleischmann's Yeast. Book 47. Chapter 8. + Claudia has put her house in order. Everyt... | |
| 09.04.1950 | book 78 chapter 1 |
+ Sponsored by: Miles Labs. Book 78. Chapter 1. Father Barbour has invited Elwood Giddings to be a h... | |
| 09.05.1950 | book78 chapter 2 |
+Sponsored by: Miles Labs. Book 78. Chapter 2. Teddy's secret engagement isn't much of a secret. A h... | |
| 12.25.1950 | christmas at the barbours |
+Sponsored by: Miles Labs. Book 81. Chapter 21. | |
| 12.25.1949 | christmas morning at the barbours |
+ Book 72, Chapter 13. Father Barbour resolves not to be difficult to live with in 1950. The family ... | |
| 12.11.1949 | clifford defies the lightning |
+Book 72, Chapter 11. Clifford confronts Father Barbour on behalf of Paul and Christine. The system ... | |
| 10.09.1949 | clifford delves into his past |
+Book 72, Chapter 2. Children's books from the closet. Clifford remembers an incident from the past.... | |
| 07.25.1949 | definite progress in family relations |
+ Suggestions in the ether, a scooter ride for Father Barbour leads to a slight accident. The progra... | |
| 11.27.1949 | dr thompson opens pauls eyes |
+Book 72, Chapter 9. Mother Barbour is sick in bed. Dr. Thompson thinks her problem is Paul's relati... | |
| 09.26.1949 | end of a summer saga |
+Book 71, Chapter 13. The Barbour summer holiday has ended, now where is Father Barbour's hammock? J... | |
| 02.05.1950 | events leading up to celebration |
+ Book 73, Chapter 6. Advice to Father Barbour: "to the old, give a tender mouse." Pinky has attende... |
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