Radio and television mirror (Jan-June 1949)

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The Quiz Kids know the answers — but Joe Kelly knows how to ask the questions vv^y. lLZ/-d 1L\\LL His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jr. (standing) and his grandparents, Mary and Joe Sr„ congratulated yonng Joe III after his recent radio debut. He gurgled with the poise of a veteran. THE GUEST is the star of the show from the moment chimes announce his arrival at the Joe Kellys' apartment, far out on the western edge of Chicago. Right on cue, Joe flings open the door and says heartily, "Come on in. We've looked forward to seeing you." And Mary appears behind him,, echoing his words. As she stands framed in the doorway to the huge living room, the rose-beige walls accent her dark beauty, and rays from the windows, cUrved widely in a bay, give her a dramatic highlight. It's an impressive, formal room, but the den, down the hall, is where the Kellys usually "visit." "It's a good place to talk," Mary explains. That's exactly what it is, too — the right size for three or four friends. A combination trophy room, study and office-at-home, it's warmly intimate. Joe's desk and file cabinet are pushed back' into the comer. The red pattern of the Navajo rug contrasts with the KeUy-green desk gadge'ts. Comfortable maple chairs ( are flanked by tables holding well filled candy trays, cigarette boxes and lighters which work. Joe, clad in {Continued on page 78) ' tn strictly a sandwich man — three-decker!" ^M'«^ QUIZMASTER The den is the hub of the Kellys' home life. Here, surrounded by the souvenirs of vaudeville days, Joe enterlnins, rclnxea, and worki. To the Kids, Joe's someone to hove fun with, Pat Ooiiltin, Melvin Miles, Joel Kapperman, Lonny Lnndc, Ruth Duskiii join him in n song. ' ■' ' Iwof Ou Quiz Kifls, Sun.. 4 P.M. EST, NBC. The dining room is Mary's "favorite place." Joe's success has meant that, after years of yearning for beaatifol things, she can now have them.