The Anderson Family 30 Eps
"The Anderson Family" is a delightful situation comedy radio program that was syndicated and broadcast from 1947 to 1948. Produced by Hollywood Broadcaster's Production, this show features the charming dynamics of the Anderson family.
The main characters include Oliver Anderson, played by Dick Lane, Mrs. Mary Anderson, portrayed by Louise Arthur, and Junior, voiced by Walter Tetley. Walter Tetley is also known for his roles as Leroy on "The Great Gildersleeve" and Sherman Peabody on the beloved "Rocky & Bullwinkle" cartoon.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Another Woman | 27:31 |
| Borrowed Lawnmower | 27:01 |
| Cowboy Boots | 26:28 |
| Getting Rid of Uncle Oskar | 28:18 |
| Building a Boat (aka Going Fishing) | 26:58 |
| Junior Has $150 | 28:20 |
| Junior Taken to Broadcast | 26:52 |
| Junior Wants a Horse | 27:44 |
| Juniors Club | 25:45 |
| Late for Meeting | 27:13 |
| Losing the Saw | 29:15 |
| Mary's Father to Visit | 28:39 |
| Mary's Friend Visits | 30:26 |
| Mary's Present | 28:08 |
| Mr Tuttle Wants Investors | 26:42 |
| Oliver Wants A New Car | 26:37 |
| New Roomer | 27:22 |
| Oliver Argues | 27:49 |
| Oliver Gives a Speech | 28:01 |
| Perch or Bass | 29:20 |
| Remodeling the House | 29:23 |
| Roses | 28:12 |
| To Take a Trip | 27:52 |
| Voice Lessons | 28:05 |
| Homer Wants Oliver To Help Get Rid of Brother-in-Law | 26:19 |
| Homer's Wife is Leaving Him | 26:47 |
| Oliver & the Lovelorn Club | 26:53 |
| Homer & Oliver at Odds | 27:01 |
| Oliver Wants a $50 Suit | 27:35 |
| Mary Wants Oliver to Take Her Out | 27:02 |
Reviews
Professional But Small-Town Comedy
Dodsworth the Cat
It might be unfair to call this a low-budget show, despite the orchestrations consisting of a solo Wurlitzer organ. Dick Lane and Walter Tetley had long experience in network radio; Lane has already begun moving into television when these discs were cut (and became the voice of pro wrestling in southern California). Herbert Rawlinson was a veteran, too. Cartoon fans will be happy to hear the voice of Doggie Daddy, Doug Young. In episode three, for example, he uses his real voice as an announcer and doubles as a shyster lawyer in the second half. Ray Erlenborn was a top sound effects man at NBC. He acts as well. There's no audience so this would have been recorded at a small studio in Hollywood. Tetley's kid character is not of the obnoxious variety (listen to Phil Harris/Alice Faye for examples). He talks to the radio audience, saying "Here we go again, folks," like in a Beary Family cartoon. This isn't a great sitcom, but probably filled programming nicely on small-town stations.
Quite Uplifting
KK's Bear
I'm a big fan of OTR programs, & listen to hours almost every evening in place of TV. I just discovered The Anderson's and have listened to 5 of the 30 episode of the 30 episodes listed here. I have had a little smile on my face at the close of each one, just because of the simplicity and straight-forwardness of the piece. They are a welcome respite among many dark, busy, thought-provoking programs. Count me in as a fan!
Delightful
jwf3148
I agree with KK's Bear - these are really choice radio comedies - highly recommended.