''Uncle Walter's Doghouse'' was a radio

situation comedy A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use ne ...

and musical variety program broadcast on NBC from May 2, 1939, to July 8, 1942. The series was sponsored by Raleigh Cigarettes. The host of the series was Tom Wallace who portrayed Uncle Walter. Charles Penman,

Kathryn Card Kathryn Card (October 4, 1892 – March 1, 1964) was an American radio, television, and film actress who may be best remembered for her role as Mrs. McGillicuddy, Lucy's mother on ''I Love Lucy''. Radio Born in Butte, Montana one of the four ch ...

and Beryl Vaughn appeared in the roles of father, mother and daughter in ''The Wiggins Family'' comedy segments. Gordon and Bud Vandover appeared with

Marlin Hurt Marlin Hurt (May 27, 1904/1905 – March 21, 1946) was an American stage entertainer and radio actor who was best known for originating the dialect comedy role of Beulah made famous on the ''Fibber McGee and Molly'' program and the first seas ...

as the Tom, Dick and Harry vocal trio. Music was provided by the orchestras of Phil Davis and Bob Strong. In 1939-41 shows,

Virginia Verrill Catherine Virginia Verrill ( November 20, 1916 – January 18, 1999) was a singer in the era of old-time radio and big bands. Her work included providing the off-screen singing voices for some female film stars. Early years Verrill was born Cath ...

was the vocalist with the Doghouse Chorus and Charles Lyon announcing. In 1941–42, the featured vocalist was Mary Ann Mercer with Bill Demling and

Florence Gill Florence Gill (27 July 1877 – 19 February 1965) was a British actress. In Walt Disney's animated films, Gill made a specialty for 20 years of voicing hens, including Clara Cluck, The Wise Little Hen and other assorted fowl. Gill was a member ...

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