Mary Lee Taylor 35 Eps

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(35 Episodes) "The Mary Lee Taylor Program" The longest running OTR cooking show, Mary Lee Taylor debuted on CBS Radio, November 7, 1933 with a final air date of October 9, 1954 on NBC Radio. The CBS episodes were generally about fifteen minutes long and devoted specifically to cooking tips & recipes. Prior to the move to NBC in 1948, Mary Lee Taylor had expanded to 30 minutes, and became part of the "NBC Saturday Morning Parade of Stars." This new version of the program, introduced informally by the radio announcer as "Mary Lee on NBC," was an unusual but effective invitation. Each episode began with "The Story of the Week," a light domestic drama about fifteen minutes in length featuring young newly-weds, Jim & Sally Carter. These segments have much in common with the many radio sitcoms of that era. In one show we find Jim seized by jealousy because an old friend of his is flirting outrageously with Sally right before his very eyes. The following week, Sally must deal with the fact that one of the neighbours, a "cute redhead," is helping Jim out in his business,a little too often (and far too enthusiastically), to suit her. After each story comes "The Recipe of the Week." Economy is emphasized here, but we are also reminded of the time when no dinner was considered complete without bread and dessert. The June 18, 1949 Father's Day meal, for example, consisted of braised round steak, fried potatoes & green beans, vegetable slaw, rolls & butter, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, and coffee with milk & sugar. Using the sponsor's inexpensive 'Pet Milk' product in preparing most of the dishes, helped hold the cost to $2.06 for a meal serving four people. The NBC shows concluded with "Today's Recipe for Happiness," in which Mary Lee delivers a warm serving of homespun wisdom. An example: "What more can you ask of life than a glad new day each morning, with work to do and loved ones to smile at across the breakfast table?" Indeed! Mary Lee was in fact a nutritionist and an accomplished chef. Pet Milk ("the first evaporated milk") sponsored the program throughout its run. Editor's opinion.... : ) ** The advertisements are half the fun with most of these wonderful OTR programs!! * def gp ddh

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