Little Orphan Annie (radio series)
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Little Orphan Annie is an American radio drama series based on the popularity of the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It debuted on Chicago's WGN in 1930, then moved to the NBC radio network Blue Network on April 6, 1931. It aired until April 26, 1942.[2][3]
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Genre | Children's radio serial |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
Country of origin | United States |
Language(s) | English |
Syndicates | NBC radio |
Starring | Shirley Bell Cole, etc. |
Announcer | Pierre Andre[1] |
Written by | Frank Dahm, Roland Martini, Wally Norman, Ferrin Fraser, Day Keene. |
Directed by | Alan Wallace |
Original release | April 6, 1931 (1931-04-06)[2] ā April 26, 1942 (1942-04-26)[2] |
Sponsored by | Ovaltine, Quaker Puffed Wheat |
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Together with Skippy (1932ā1935) it is seen as the oldest US children's radio program.[1][4][5] Radio historian Jim Harmon attributes the show's popularity in The Great Radio Heroes to the fact that it was the only radio show to deal with and appeal to young children.[6]