Father Knows Best
Volume 5
The end of World War II brought much change in the world and in American Society. As the middle class gained more money, Suburbia grew and the face of the United States changed and entertainment changed right along with it. A prime example of radio reflecting 1950s life can be heard on Father Knows Best, Volume 5 from Radio Archives.
In its initial incarnation, Father Knows Best was not much different than similar situation comedies of the period. However, by 1949, it became something quite unique for the period, a solid, well-written portrayal of typical Midwestern family life with a surprising emphasis on well-shaded characters, rather than outlandish situations, to bring out the humorous side of suburban life.
Played by Robert Young, the title character of Jim Anderson is a successful insurance salesman living in Springfield with his wife Margaret and their three children: Betty, Bud, and Kathy. Thanks to excellent writing and the outstanding acting talents of the principals, these hilarious slices of everyday life rise above the norm to make Father Knows Best one of the highlight series of late-era network radio entertainment.
Heard today, Father Knows Best still hilariously reflects the interpersonal relationships of a typical American family. Regardless if it's the 1950s or the 21st Century, certain aspects of raising a family never change and remain hilariously consistent. Peek into the past and find a bit of yourself in Father Knows Best, Volume 5 from Radio Archives!
Betty's Screen Test
Thursday, May 18, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Superstitious Folk
Thursday, May 25, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Time For A New Car
Thursday, June 8, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Father's Day Trip
Thursday, June 15, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
A New Housekeeper
Thursday, June 22, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
New Arrangements
Thursday, June 29, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Vacation Arrives
Thursday, July 6, 1950 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Rehearsing A Play
Thursday, March 1, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Tax Interruptions
Thursday, March 15, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Helping Out The Boss
Thursday, March 22, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Both Bosses Visit
Thursday, March 29, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
It Pays To Borrow
Thursday, April 5, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Carrot Costume Party
Thursday, April 12, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Anniversary Secret
Thursday, April 19, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Aunt Martha Visits
Thursday, April 26, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
A Missing Salesman
Thursday, May 3, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Junk Around The House
Thursday, May 10, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Locked Out Of The House
Thursday, May 17, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Anniversary Event
Thursday, May 24, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
Going To New York
Thursday, May 31, 1951 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee
