Vic and Sade on the Radio: A Cultural History of Paul Rhymer's Daytime Series, 1932-1944

by John T. Hetherington

Vic and Sade, an often absurd situation comedy written by the prolific Paul Rhymer, aired on America's radios from 1932 to 1944 (with short-lived revivals afterward). The title characters, known as "radio's home folks," were a married couple exploring the comedic side of ordinary life along with their adopted son and an eccentric uncle. This book examines the program's depiction of many aspects of American culture--leisure activities, community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786463031
• ISBN13: 9780786463039
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher