Anne and Frank Hummert scripts, 1932-1958.

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Anne and Frank Hummert scripts, 1932-1958.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/30011220

Collection consists of scripts of many of the Hummerts' radio soap operas.

460 cubic ft. (460 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7282102

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Hummert Radio Features.

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Hummert, Frank

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Blackett, Sample and Hummert (Firm)

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Hummert, Anne

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The Hummerts created and produced the first radio soap operas. Frank worked in advertising with the Chicago firm, Blackett, Sample & Hummert when Anne, a reporter, was hired around 1930. While at this firm they conceived the idea of daytime radio serials. The first, "Just Plain Bill" was introduced in 1932 and many others followed gaining tremendous popularity. The Hummerts produced the shows and outlined stories (mainly done by Anne) which were then written by a staff of writers. The Hummer...