Ann of the Airlanes

Ann of the Airlanes is a syndicated American radio adventure drama series broadcast in the mid-1930s. It "was one of the earliest adolescent broadcast features With a heroine in-stead of a hero as its protagonist."[1]

Characters and story

The story focused on Ann Burton, an aspiring airplane hostess portrayed by Lynne Howard (possibly a stage name for Hollywood native Elia Braca).[2] She also worked with the Secret Service, as did her romantic interest, Interstate Airlines pilot Jack Baker (Robert C. Bruce[2]). Gerald Mohr portrayed Secret Service agent and co-pilot Art Morrison. Also in the cast was John Gibson who portrayed Pete.

There were more than a few radio aviation dramas during the 1930s, but this was the only one with a female lead.[3]

Production

The transcribed series was created by Bob Burtt[4] and produced by Comet Productions. It consisted of 65 episodes for a 13-week run.[1] John. E. Frank was the director.[5]

In 1955 Harry S. Goodman Productions acquired the rights to Ann of the Airlanes and three other juvenile radio programs. The company planned to offer them to stations individually or as a package..[6]

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References

  1. ^ a b Cox, Jim (June 14, 2015). Radio Crime Fighters: More Than 300 Programs from the Golden Age. McFarland. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-4766-1227-0. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Schadow, Karl (October 2015). "Radio Recall: Ann of the Airlanes". www.mwotrc.com. Metropolitan Washington Old-Time Radio Club. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  3. ^ Cagle, Maury (February 2006). "Radio Recall: In the Air on the Air". www.mwotrc.com. Metropolitan Washington Old-Time Radio Club. Retrieved June 30, 2007.
  4. ^ Ellett, Ryan (November 2, 2017). Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. p. 40. ISBN 978-1-4766-2980-3. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  5. ^ "Loose-Wiles radio program off to Flying Start". The Kansas City Star. March 24, 1940. p. 8. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Program Service Shorts". Broadcasting. February 21, 1955. p. 75. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
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