October 8, 2009
American Family Robinson - Pgm 40
We continue our look at “American Family Robinson”, a syndicated serial from the mid-1930s sponsored by the National Industrial Council (the National Association of Manufacturers) to promote free enterprise and educate the public about the dangers of the New Deal.
In program 40, crazy schemer Windy Bill visits his brother-in-law, Luke, to bemoan the fact that he’s loosing the patent to his house car to Miss Timmons. Gus “The Gorilla” Olson, Windy Bill’s bodyguard, shows up and gets to know Luke’s secretary - could we have a budding romance here?
Of course, we can’t have an episode of “American Family Robinson” without some speechifying; in this case, the topic is how big business isn’t bad just because it’s big.
The show was transferred from an original red acetate World Broadcasting system transcription, matrix number SS 8652.
Next week … the episode of “American Family Robinson” you weren’t supposed to hear…
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Howie said,
October 29, 2009 @ 2:02 am
Hi, Thank you so much for this joy that you share. I too am an OTR buff.I was wondering if you can find me a complete series (or as many as you have) of The American Family Robinson and also there is a show called Nightmare starring Peter Lorre,I think there are 8 shows in the series. Again thank you for all your hard work and time. Howie