''December Bride'' is an American
old-time radio situation comedy. It was broadcast on
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly shortened to CBS, the abbreviation of its former legal name Columbia Broadcasting System, is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the CBS Entertainm ...
from June 8, 1952, to September 6, 1953,
replacing Jack Benny's program.
CBS television broadcast
a version of the program 1954–1959.
Format
In ''On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio'',
John Dunning described Lily Ruskin, the program's main character, as "the precise opposite of the stereotypical mother-in-law. A widow, Lily was a dear lady in every aspect."
[ Other main characters in the program were Ruth Henshaw, Lily's daughter; Matt Henshaw, Ruth's husband; and their next-door neighbor, Pete Porter.][
Lily wrote an advice column for a newspaper, and Matt was an architect.]
Personnel
The cast of ''December Bride'' is shown in the table below.
Source: ''On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio''[ (except as noted)
]Johnny Jacobs
John Byron Jacobs (June 22, 1916 – February 8, 1982) was an American television announcer, often for Chuck Barris productions—namely, ''The Newlywed Game'' and ''The Dating Game''.
Early life
He was born in Wisconsin.
Early career Rad ...
was the announcer, and Wilbur Hatch
Wilbur Hatch (May 24, 1902 – December 22, 1969), was an American music composer who worked primarily in radio and television. He was born in Mokena, Illinois, and died in Studio City, California.DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). ''Radio Stars: A ...
provided the music.[ The program was created and directed by Parke Levy.
]
Promotion
In December 1952, ''December Bride'' held a letter-writing contest with the topic "Why I like my Mother-in-law". The prize was a week's vacation for two to Palm Springs, including being the guests of Spring Byington while there.
References
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External links
Logs
Log of ''December Bride'' episodes from Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio LogsLog of ''December Bride'' episodes from Old Time Radio Researchers GroupLog of ''December Bride'' episodes from radioGOLDINdex
Streaming
Episodes of ''December Bride'' from Old Time Radio Researchers Group Library
1952 radio programme debuts
1953 radio programme endings
1950s American radio programs
CBS Radio programs
American comedy radio programs
Radio programs adapted into television shows