Spoiler : Checkerboard Time is a syndicated Country 1930's radio program sponsored by Purina Chows. It features Chick Martin as Pappy Hal Horton, host & announcer presenting Country Music of the day, visits to farms, etc., Checkerboard Fun Fest is a syndicated 1952 to 1953 Country radio program sponsored by Purina. It features Eddy Arnold as host. Cousin Louis Buck is the announcer. Featuring comedy by Rod Brasfield. Music is provided by Eddy Arnold and His Tennessee Plowboys. Also featured are The Cackle Sisters (the Dezurik Sisters), The Old Hickory Singers, and many guest stars of the day..