Adapted from Harold Gray's comic strip and James Whitcomb Rileys' 1885 poem of the same title, Little Orphan Annie was a 15-minute radio drama show that began airing on WGN Chicago on August 5, 1924. It followed the adventures of Annie, along with her dog named Sandy and "daddy" Mr. Oliver Warbucks. The show moved to NBC Blue a year later.
According to the story, Annie was an 11-year old girl adopted from an orphanage by a character named Mrs. Warbucks. Her husband, Mr. Warbucks, instantly developed fatherly affection for Annie, and asked the young girl to call him "daddy." A few months later, unfortunately, Annie was returned to the orphanage by Mrs. Warbucks after his husband left home for business. Annie, who disliked the way the matron treats her, decided to run away. One day, she saves Sandy, a dog who was being tormented by a group of bad boys. That became the start of their adventure together.
Little Orphan Annie became gained immense popularity to its listeners, particularly among little children. It had approximately 6 milllion fans who kept on listening to every episode, until the last one in 1942.
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Please enjoy these old time radio shows:
| Air Date |
Title |
Synopsis |
| 1935-10-18 |
917 Annie's Party |
Program #917. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine (birthstone ring premium). Annie's birthday party. The commercial is a long premium offer for a birthstone ring, just like the one given to Annie by Daddy Warbucks! Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1935-10-21 |
918 Jake Sick |
+ Program #918. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine (birthstone ring premium). Jake is having trouble paying his bills because he needs the money for a doctor. This might mean a job for Annie! Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1935-10-22 |
919 To Work |
+ Program #919. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine (birthstone ring premium). The program features the famous singing theme song. Annie and Joe volunteer to help Jake run the Emporium in the afternoon. Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1935-10-23 |
920 Annie & Joe's Plan |
+ Program #920. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine (birthstone ring premium). Annie and Joe relate their plan to run the Emporium...and clean it up a bit too! The program features the famous singing theme song. Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1936-05-31 |
1078 Jeb's Showboat Is Going To Be Auctioned Off |
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| 1936-06-14 |
1164 Wright Bros 33rd Anniv |
+ Program #1164. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine. Orphan Annie and Joe Corntassle know that the two scientists are working on a secret, silent airplane for the U.S. government. Annie learns about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane. Someone has shot the watchdog! Ken Christy (cast as "Mr. Bonds"), Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1936-06-17 |
1165 Who Shot Tom Baines' D |
+ Program #1165. NBC net origination, World syndication. Sponsored by: Ovaltine. Annie and Joe Corntassle suspect "Nicholson, The Spy" as the one who shot the watchdog. Frank Hummert (producer), Harold Gray (creator). |
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| 1940-11-20 |
Annie Follows Mystery Lady |
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| 1947-06-30 |
Prince Aron Zibi |
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| 1947-07-14 |
Land Of The Diamond Scarab |
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| 1947-07-23 |
The Stolen Pearls |
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| 1947-07-31 |
The Sheriff Makes An Arrest |
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| 1951-04-17 |
The Mark Of El Diablo |
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