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SINGING LADY, THE: MOONLIGHT SONATA (RADIO)
Summary
One in this series of children's programs featuring stories dramatized and set to music, with Irene Wicker as "The Singing Lady." In this program, the "Moonlight Sonata" is played on the piano while Wicker tells a story about how Ludwig van Beethoven composed the piece. The story centers on Anna, a poor blind girl whose musical talent so impresses the young composer that he plays the "Moonlight Sonata" for her. Includes a commercial for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and an offer from Kellogg's for "The Singing Lady" scripts. All female characters are played by Irene Wicker.
(Series originated on WGN in Chicago in 1931, and aired on NBC Blue from 1932 to 1943 and on other networks from 1943 to 1952.)
Details
- NETWORK: NBC Blue
- DATE: May 7, 1937 5:15 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:30:00
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R88:0061
- GENRE: Radio - Children's
- SUBJECT HEADING: Children's programs; Music - Analysis, appreciation; Piano music
- SERIES RUN: NBC Blue - Radio series, 1932-1943
- COMMERCIALS:
- Radio - Commercials - Kellogg's cereal
CREDITS
- Milton Cross … Announcer
- Irene Wicker … Cast
- Ludwig van Beethoven