Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1951)

SECOND MRS. BURTON. Stan Burton heard on CBS 2 P.M. EST Elizabeth Miller, bitter and unhappy, has started drinking again, the result of her conviction that she will never attract Jack Mason to herself because he is in love with Terry Burton. The rumors for which she is responsible spread until they reach Stan — , and more important, Stan's mother, who beneath a superficial friendship with her daughter-in-law is pleased to learn anything to Terry's discredit. Meanwhile, confidence man Rupert Gorham's plot to get money out of the Burtons advances by leaps and bounds as he uses the gossip about Terry for his own purposes. Using Mother Burton as his unsuspecting dupe, Gorham lays some long-range plans. WENDY WARREN. Don Smith heard on CBS 12 Noon EST Wendy's romance with her managing editor, Don Smith, has come to a quiet end. At least so it appears, for Don is now thoroughly attached to the seductive, wealthy Kay Clement, and Wendy, working with Anton Kamp, is completely absorbed in the pursuit of industrialist George Selby, whose activities have begun to interest certain organizations within the government. In his own very mature way Anton is in love with Wendy, and the situation holds possibilities for her of which she is not yet fully aware, particularly since their work together on the paper brings Don and Wendy in constant intimate association. How is Kay Clements going to feel about this? STELLA DALLAS. Stella Dallas heard on NBC 4:15 P.M. EST When Stella and Phil Baxter decide to get married, they had no suspicion of the widespread interest their plans would arouse. A series of "poison pen" letters designed to frighten Stella is her first intimation that somebody, somewhere, is anxious to keep her from marrying Phil. However, she and Phil go ahead with their preparations, unconscious of the fact that their enemies also are going ahead with theirs. Phil's stepsister Maxine, her fiance Clark Marshall, the wealthy Mrs. Grosvenor — how are all these people concerned with Stella's marriage? And what connection does Mrs. Grosvenor have with Jerry Lake, who offers to stop the marriage — for a price? WHEN A GIRL MARRIES. Joan Davis heard on NBC 5 P.M. EST Pressed for money after Joan's illness, Harry Davis becomes involved with a group of promoters who are able to make him the innocent cat's paw in a get-rich-quick scheme. As far as Harry knows the oil that is discovered on his property will be absolutely bona fide. Only after he has lent his name to the sale of shares connected with this development will he learn that a fraud has been perpetrated. His reputation shattered and his financial position almost bankrupt, Harry is indeed in a desperate situation — not even the new Davis baby can serve to lighten his discouragement or help him to face the future with any degree of confidence. THIS IS NORA DRAKE. Nora Drake heard on CBS 2:30 P.M. EST If nurse Nora Drake were a selfish person, she and Dr. Robert Seargent might be able to find happiness together. But Nora's feeling of responsibility toward the crippled Peg Martinson leads her to make a promise to Seargent's ex-wife, Vivian — the promise that she will give Seargent up if Vivian will agree to rebuild Peg's confidence in him to the point where he will be able to help her overcome the psychological block that keeps her from walking. On the verge of regaining her health, Peg is faced with something that may ruin her life forever. Fred Spencer, the chauffeur she has made a confidant, shows her what appears to be proof of a conspiracy against her. YOUNG DOCTOR MALONE. Dr. Jerry Malone heard on CBS 1:30 P.M. EST The long separation between Anne Malone and her husband Jerry is about to climax in divorce, and Anne is looking forward to a happy marriage with Sam Williams, when Jerry's sudden, serious illness disrupts all their plans. Completely disillusioned with Lucia Standish, his whole brilliant career in New York crumbling, Jerry appears to have no desire to live. When Anne remains in New York to nurse Jerry, Sam despondently returns to Three Oaks, cheered, but not convinced, by her insistence that she does not want him to step out of her life. Was the love which Jerry and Anne once shared so strong that it is capable of being revived? WE LOVE AND LEARN. Madame Sophie heard on NBC 1:45 P.M. EST Nancy Campbell is a nice girl and a pretty one — pretty enough to be a model at Madame Sophie's exclusive, expensive dress salon. Pretty enough, unfortunately, to attract the roving eye of stockbroker George Ashley, whose relationship with his wife Miriam has gradually drifted into tedious monotony, as far as he is concerned. Ironically enough, it is Miriam's attempt to bring George and herself closer by arranging that they do things together that results in George's meeting with Nancy. When Madame Sophie finds out just what is going on she may have something to say about George Ashley's rather loose attitude toward Miriam's and his marriage. YOUNG WIDDER BROWN. Ellen Brown heard on NBC 4:45 P.M. EST Ellen Brown, long a widow, plans some day to marry Dr. Anthony Loring, with whom she is very much in love. As the result of a complicated plot engineered by a couple of crooks, Ellen is placed in grave danger by a man who claims to be her former husband, William. Though she knows the man is an imposter, Ellen is unable to keep Anthony from becoming much upset at the idea that she may still be in love with William. In her confusion, Ellen turns for sympathy to wealthy Horace Steele, one of Simpsonville's successful businessmen. When Horace, in spite of being much older than Ellen, falls in love with her, her relationship with Anthony becomes more insecure. RADIO MIRROR READER BON*JS 59