Paul Raven

The original title for Barry Cameron was Soldier Who Came Home - very topical after the war but I guess they felt it was a llttle restricting and maybe the feedback was that daytime listeners didn't want to be reminded of the war- so the title changed to Barry Cameron after the lead character.

Jackie Grimes Billy and Betty Oliver 1939

The size and detail of those sets!

Ruth Yorke Your Family and Mine Valerie Treadway Willard Waterman Woman in White Dr Wilton Thunder Over Paradise Arthur Vinson Perry Mason Sgt Dorset Alan Hewitt Valiant Lady 1946 Gale Gordon Dr Christian Roy Davis village druggist

A list of the network sponsored soaps and headwriters on air as of Feb 1946. Interesting to see some names that continued to be associated with soaps into the TV years. A Womans Life - Kathleen Norris Aunt Jenny - various Bachelors Children - Bess Flynn Backstage Wife - Elizabeth Todd Big Sister - Julian Funt Barry Cameron - Peggy Blake Stella Dallas - Helen Walpole Front Page Farrell - various Guiding Light - Irna Phillips David Harum – Mary W Reeves Lorenzo Jones – Theodore and Mathilde Ferro Joyce Jordan - H Selinger Just Plain Bill – Evelyn Hart Life Can Be Beautiful – Don Becker Carl Bixby Light of the World - Adele Seymour Lora Lawton - Jean Carroll Perry Mason - Eric Gardner Ma Perkins – L Huntley N Johnson Masquerade - Irna Philips and A Glad My True Story - Margaret Sangster Our Gal Sunday - Jean Carroll Portia Faces Life - Mona Kent Real Stories from Real Life - various Right To Happiness - John Young Road of Life -Howard Teichman Romance of Helen Trent - Martha Alexander Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters - HL Algyer Rosemary - Elaine Carrington Tena and Tim - Peggy Beckmark Today's Children - Irna Phillips When a Girl Marries - Elaine Carrington Woman in White - H Futran Valiant Lady – a Richton L Stone Woman of America - Della Decker Young Widder Brown - Elizabeth Todd Young Dr Malone - David Driscoll Pepper Young's Family - Elaine Carrington

Nancy Douglass Dangerous Roads Nadja Butler Houseboat Hannah Barbara Hughey Bill Idelson Vic n Sade Rush Gook Effie Palmer Manhattan Mother Hannah Young Dr Malone Mrs Claflin Mitzi Gould Second Husband 1946 David Gothard Painted Dreams Bill Riley Party Line David Hunter Stepmother Alex Stevens Wheatena Playhouse 'Dark Victory' Valiant Lady 1946 Helen Choate My Son and I Lucy James Brenda Curtis Myra Beldon Second Husband By Kathleen Norris Her Honor Nancy James Carrie Dean Barry Cameron 1945

Betty Worth Just Plain Bill Betty Walters Road of Life Lucy Gilbert Alias Jimmy Valentine Rose Lane Heart of Julia Blake Young widow Ned Wever Central City Soldier Who Came Home (Barry Cameron) Guy Sorel Lora Lawton Adam Collingswood 1945 Katherine Raht Light of the world 1945 Front Page Farrell 1945 David Harum 1945 Agnes Moorehead By Kathleen Norris Hope Summers Masquerade 1945

Yes, I saw the infamous Donna posting and thought - here we go again! Glad you got rid of her. Thanks for the list.I'll see what I've got for those names in anticipation.

More on TGL from around that time with a couple of new characters and plots mentioned THE LIVES of half -a -dozen people color the pattern that is the Guiding Light, now in its fourth year as an NBC network serial. Dr. John Ruthledge, kindly minister of the mythical melting pot community of Five Points, is the central character actor, made his debut and his gentle, understanding influence, the various personalities and plots revolve. Dr. Ruthledge is portrayed by Arthur Peterson, who has filled the role since the show was first inaugurated. Peterson, a talented character actor, made his debut reciting "pieces" in Sunday school. Oddly enough, when he matriculated at the University of Minnesota, that school's vocational guidance department recommended that he study for the ministry. Although Peterson once served as junior superintendent of a Sunday School, the grease paint tradition is strong in his family - both grandparents on both sides, his parents, uncles, aunts and his wife were all connected with the theater. Some of them still are. So it was more than natural that Arthur follow their lead. Born in Mandan, North Dakota, Peterson was graduated from the University of Minnesota. He had the theater as his goal from kindergarten days onward, and, by the time he received his sheepskin, he already had 900 performances to his credit. He went directly into stock and repertory theaters and from there to Chicago and radio. Currently, in the serial, the plot most intimately touching Dr. Ruthledge's life is centered around his secretary-church organist, Laura, added to the parsonage after the marriage of Mary, the doctor s daughter. T h e discovery that Laura is a kleptomaniac has driven away Ellen, the housekeeper for many, many years. The Doctor's daughter is now the wife of Ned Holden, a young man reared in the parsonage. The marriage has been brought about recently, after many trials for the young people Once, just before their wedding, Ned discovered that his father was a thief and a blackmailer; that his mother, Fredericka Lang, had shot her husband rather than let him influence her son's life. The discovery drove Ned to repudiate Fredericka and flee to the West Coast, where he married Torchy Reynolds, young waterfront girl. They were eventually divorced, so that Ned and Mary could marry. Ned is now reconciled with his mother. Another thread in the story concerns the lives of the Kransky family. Rose, the daughter, once loved Charles Cunningham, wealthy publisher. She became the mother of his child and figured sensationally in a trial when Cunningham's wife divorced him, naming Rose as co- respondent. Now Charles wants to marry Rose but she is engaged to her present employer, Jack Felzer, prominent young attorney. Ellis Smith, an artist who calls himself "Mr. Nobody from Nowhere," is another important part of the story pattern. Ellis, blinded when he rescued Fredericka from a tenement fire, has recently regained his sight. Torchy, now a famous night club and radio singer, loves him; so does Iris Marsh, a young woman who has left her husband and little son to build up a new life of her own. Ellis isn't sure of his own heart and is currently planning to leave Five Points and start life over again. Although he has long been a verbal antagonist of Dr. Ruthledge, the artist has his own cynical way of spreading kindness through the little community. Mary Ruthledge Holden is played by Sarajane Wells; Ned Holden, by Ed Prentiss; Mrs. Kransky is Mignon Schreiber; Rose Kransky, Ruth Bailey; Jacob Kransky, Seymour Young; Torchy Reynolds, Gladys Heen; Fredericka Lang, Muriel Bremner; Irish Marsh, Betty Arnold; Ellis Smith, Phil Dakin; Charles Cunningham, Bill Bouchey; Jack Felzer, Paul Barnes; Laura Martin, Gail Renshaw: T h e serial written by Ima Phillips, "Radio's No. 1 Author, was inaugurated January 25, 1937. It is broadcast Mondays through Fridays at 9:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST over the NBC-Red network. The show is produced by Howard Keegan, for the agency, and announced by Fort Pearson.

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House Jameson By Kathleen Norris 'Mystery House' Dr Randall Howard Muriel Kirkland Central City Virginia Livingston John McGovern Amanda of Honeymoon Hill 1943 David Harum 1948 Just Plain Bill 1941 and 1948 Herb Nelson Woman in White Donald Grey

Hope Summers The Guiding Light Doris Thompson

Thanks for those. Finally, a radio role for Ruth Warrick. I keep reading that she was on radio but never any specifics.

Daytime Ratings reported Jan 1944 1. When A Girl Marries 9.0 2. Portia Faces Life 8.7 3. Backstage Wife 8.6 4. Right to Happiness 8.4 5. Big Sister 8.4 6. Young Widder Brown 8.2 7. Stella Dallas 8.0 8. Pepper Young's Family 7.9 9. Lorenzo Jones 7.6 10.Kate Smith Speaks 7.6

Macdonald Carey I Love Linda Dale Jason Blade Affairs of Anthony Andy Pickering Kay Campbell Just Plain Bill 1947 Lora Lawton 1948 Arthur Vinton Stories America Loves 'The Virginian' Trampas 1941 Humphrey Davis Portia Blake Mayor Bartlett Matt Crowley Life Can Be Beautiful Barry 1939 Ernest Graves Backstage Wife 1941

Irna wasn't afraid to head to court November 1940 Irna Phillips Loses Suit on Strip Show CHICAGO, Irna Phillips. writer of soap operas, lost her appeal of a Superior Court ruling In her suit against WGN. Inc.. and The Tribune over property rights in the strip show Painted Dreams. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the lower tribunal that the show belonged to WGN. Miss Phillips claimed that she was the creator and Independent owner of the drama and owned It by copyright She had, however written the script in September. 1930 while employed by WGN, following a general outline supplied by the station. The court brought out that, after a sponsor was found, she Copyrighted the first 10 scripts without advisng her employer. Justice John N. O'Connor stated: -She did the work, was paid for It. and In such situation under the law the ownership In the result of what was done belongs to the defendants.

Lucy Gilman Right To Happiness Katherine Burke

Butler Manville Story of Mary Marlin Li Yu Katherine Raht Front Page Farrell Martha 1945 Hope Summers Arnold Grimm's Daughter 1941 Erin O'Brien Moore David Harum Jone Allison Light of the World 'Joseph' Astra Cliff Soubier Ann Thomas Career Girl Bill Baker Win Your Lady Mr Maldon Affairs of Anthony Horace Biddle Story of Mary Marlin Mac Girl Alone Irish butler Guy Sorel Road of Life Dr Ferdinand Yates

THE WOMAN IN WHITE" has been on the air since January 3, 1938. Karen Adams, graduate nurse, is the central figure of the story. A modern-day Florence Nightingale, Karen has devoted her life to the service of others. Although faced with a problem of her own, her love for a man who has contracted an incurable disease, she nevertheless carries on unselfishly her ideals and philosophy. Another problem in Karen's life concerns her young sister, Betty, infatuated with a wealthy young man -about -town, Bob Banning. Betty's association with Banning has brought unhappiness into the lives of Aunt Helen and Uncle Bill Spalding, with whom Karen and her brother, John, make their home. Written by Irna Phillips, top-ranking radio author, "The Woman In White" is aired over NBC, Mondays through Fridays, 10:45 a.m. EDT. KAREN ADAMS, played by Luise Barclay, is about 30 years old, understanding and sympathetic. yet. despite her long experience with people, she has a tendency to take herself and life itself too seriously. This attitude, unusual though it is in so young a woman, is understandable, because since the death of her parents many years ago Karen has more or less assumed the responsibility of bringing up her sister, Betty. and her brother, John. Her motto is: "I expect to pass through this life but once. If, therefore, there is any kindness I can show, or any good I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now-for I shall not pass this way again." To a nurse, whose daily life is a constant round of ministration to the sick and unfortunate, such a philosophy is a fortress of strength; but to Karen it is more than merely an aid in her daily toil; it is a way of life; everything else in secondary BETTY ADAMS is Karen's younger sister. She is 20. bright, cheerful, and affectionate. However. as is so often the case with young people, she is impatient of restraint, sure that she knows enough about life to manage her own affairs. Toni Gilman plays the role JOHN ADAMS. played by Willard Farnum, is a gifted violinist. He is several years older than Karen. He has one ambition in life -to carve out a great musical career for himself. Despite frequent differences of opinion, he and Karen share a deep, undying love ALICE DAY has been Karen's roommate and her closest friend during the years of training they both underwent in order to become nurses. She lives with Karen, at the Spaldings'. Her carefree attitude toward life is a factor in Karen's life. Ruth Bailey's role ROY PALMER, a young Englishman who has worked with Bryant Chandler in India, plays an important role in "The Woman in White." To him, Bryant has confided that he will not marry Karen so long as he faces the prospect of a life of invalidism. Frank Behrens plays Palmer. Meanwhile, in India, SYBELLA MANSFIELD, a half-caste, attractive and intelligent, a friend of both Palmer and Chandler, waits for Bryant's return. She is in love with Bryant, but she knows of his love for Karen. Lois Marley plays Sybilla. BOB BANNING, played by C. Henry Nathan is wealthy young man -about -town who is currently paying much attention to Betty Adams. ROSEMARY HEMINGWAY, Betty's close friend, warns her against him. Genelle Gibbs plays Rosemary. THOMAS HAWKINS, wealthy and elderly eccentric, is characterized by Phil Lord. AUNT HELEN SPALDING is played by Henrietta Tedro. Since the death of their own child, Aunt Helen and Uncle Bill Spalding have taken care of the orphaned Adams children. They consider the children as their very own. BRYANT CHANDLER, played by Dave Gothard, is deeply in love wiith Karen Adams. But for three and a half years he was in India, there he contracted incurable blackwater fever. Now in America, he wants to return to India DR. LEE MARKHAM is an old friend of the Spalding family. He met Karen when she was in training loves her, has great influence over her. Macdonald Carey plays the role.

Spooky ... some of those radio names I am researching right now!

Never Too Young Freddie Cannon performed 'What Do I Hear? June 24th 1966

Please tell me that Ron Raines is playing Daddy Warbucks in Annie.

Can we add Anthony Pena Tony Randall Mary Jane Higby Hope Summers

Joseph Julian Kate Hopkins Angel of Mercy Blackie James Lipton Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters 1947 Romance of Helen Trent 1948 Herb Nelson His Kitty Keene role was Bob Jones Leona Powers Betty and Bob Mrs Gardner replacing Selena Royle for the final 8 weeks of the program Barry Jenner Search for Tomorrow

Nov 1982 Guiding Light' loses another head writer BY LYNDA HIRSCH A LITTLE OVER a month ago, Pat Falken Smith was hired to replace Doug Marland as head writer of "The Guiding Light," after Marland quit the show due to less-than-cordial relations with the show's producer, Alan Potter. Last week, Falken Smith was removed from the post with the official word being "it just didn't work out." L. Virginia Browne, who spent nine months as one of Marland's writers on "Guiding Light," takes over head writing duties, with her first work showing up on the air Nov. 29. It is believed some characters will be written out in the next few months, but there's no word on who. Most likely, Browne will return to many of Mar-land's storylines as well as instituting a few of her. own. But first she must clear up the plots that Falken Smith started. Browne did an excellent job when she served as head writer for "Another World" a while back; she managed to bring many characters together in strong central units, and produced witty, down-to-earth dialogue