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.
Click here to read more about One Mans Family- Radio Shows
- Comments
- Photos
Please enjoy these 370 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.27.1958 | one man's family b129c20 application of the golden rule |
+Participating sponsors. Book 129. Chapter 20. Penelope reads her letter to Mr. Coren. Jack tells Fa... | |
| 01.24.1958 | one man's family b129c19 father barbour falls a lap behind |
+Sponsored by: Ex-Lax, Dove ("Dove Perch" premium), Gleem, Bromo Quinine. Book 129. Chapter 19. Joan... | |
| 01.23.1958 | one man's family b129c18 out of escrow and into trouble |
+Sponsored by: Anacin, Dove ("Dove Perch" premium). Book 129. Chapter 18. Dan and Hazel Murray are m... | |
| 01.22.1958 | one man's family b129c17 the interrupted explanation |
+Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, Dove ("Dove Perch" premium), Doan's Pills. Book 129. Chapter 17. Pinky... | |
| 01.21.1958 | one man's family b129c16 the awakening |
+ Sponsored by: Rinso Blue, Gleem, Trushay. Book 129. Chapter 16. The program opening has been delet... | |
| 01.20.1958 | one man's family b129c15 call from mr. louis x. coren |
+Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, "Dove Perch", Trushay, Ex-Lax, Quaker Oats. Book 129. Chapter 15. Mr. ... | |
| 01.17.1958 | one man's family b129c14 the strange case of consider martin |
+ Sponsored by: Ex-Lax, Gleem, Bromo Quinine, Dove ("Dove Perch" premium). Book 129. Chapter 14. Con... | |
| 01.16.1958 | one man's family b129c13 belated echo of new year's eve |
+ Sponsored by: Anacin (Dove ("Dove Perch" premium), Ex-Lax. Book 129. Chapter 13. "Fibber McGee and... | |
| 01.15.1958 | one man's family b129c12 the farewell gift |
+Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, Dove (Perch premium), Doan's Pills. Book 129. Chapter 12. Choosing a b... | |
| 01.14.1958 | one man's family b129c11 lesson for penelope |
+Sponsored by: Super Anahist, Dove Perch, Trushay, Rinso Blue, Gleem. Book 129. Chapter 11. Penny is... | |
| 01.13.1958 | one man's family b129c10 the message from nicky |
+ Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, Dove ("Dove Perch"), Trushay, Ex-Lax, Quaker Oats. Book 129. Chapter ... | |
| 01.10.1958 | one man's family b129c09 claudia faces facts |
+Sponsored by: Ex-Lax, Bromo Quinine, Gleem. Book 129. Chapter 9. Claudia has left a message on Paul... | |
| 01.09.1958 | one man's family b129c08 claudia encounters competition |
+ Sponsored by: Anacin, Ex-Lax. Book 129. Chapter 8. Claudia offers to resign. A tale from a busboy. | |
| 01.08.1958 | one man's family b129c07 lady on a diet |
+Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, Doan's Pills. Book 129. Chapter 7. Betty has put on four pounds during... | |
| 01.07.1958 | one man's family b129c06 consider martin paints the town |
+ Sponsored by: Super Anahist, Trushay, Gleem Toothpaste, Rinso Blue. Book 129. Chapter 6. Consider ... | |
| 01.06.1958 | one man's family b129c05 jack barbour and the christmas bills |
+ Sponsored by: Bromo Quinine, Trushay, Ex-Lax, Mother's Oats, Gleem. Book 129. Chapter 5. In additi... | |
| 01.03.1958 | one man's family b129c04 cousin consider on the defensive |
Sponsored by: Doan's Pills, Bromo Quinine. Book 129. Chapter 4. A tea party with Father Barbour and ... | |
| 06.11.1957 | one man's family b126c62 jealousy defined |
+Book 126, Chapter 62. Father Barbour makes dire predictions about the wedding. A gun has been found... | |
| 06.10.1957 | one man's family b126c61 the son of clifford barbour |
+Book 126, Chapter 61. Andrew Barbour has returned from England for the first time since childhood. ... | |
| 05.02.1957 | one man's family b126c34 |
+ "The Forgotten Birthday". Book 126, Chapter 34. | |
| 05.01.1957 | one man's family b126c33 |
+"New Move In An Old Game". Book 126, Chapter 33. | |
| 04.30.1957 | one man's family b126c32 |
+ "A Crowded Day At The Barbours". Book 126, Chapter 32. | |
| 04.29.1957 | one man's family b126c31 |
+ "Father Barbour Congratulates The Opposition". Book 126, Chapter 31. | |
| 04.16.1953 | one man's family b101c09 penelope takes claudia's car |
+ Sponsored by: Miles Labs. Book 101. Chapter 9. Penny smashes the car after a wild ride and breaks ... | |
| 04.10.1953 | one man's family b101c05 first grown up party |
+Sponsored by: Miles Labs. Book 101. Chapter 5. Hank's girlfriend is introduced to the family. The s... |
Frank
Keely
ONE MAN'S FAMILY
Leave a comment