Radio mirror (Nov 1934-Apr 1935)

Photograph made exclusively for Radio Mirror by Wide World "Th/Wcrmm (BeJuttd Amos and Andy Intimate and human facts about the popular pair told by the woman who knows them Sest! I By RUTH GERI For Amos and Andy's program see page 53 — 7 o'clock column. TALK to Louise Summa. She knows more about Amos and Andy than we do ourselves, and more than our wives will ever know." This statement came from the lips of one who should have known whereof he spoke — none other than Freeman Gosden, the "Amos" of the beloved black-faced comedy team. Charlie Correll, "Andy", corroborated his partner's remark. "Honestly, we couldn't tell you anything which you don't already know, but Louise — well, she sees us day in . and day out, and sees us in a way no one else ever has." Who then is Louise Summa? And what precious secrets does she hold? Louise Summa, confidential secretary to Amos V Andy, tells on her bosses. To say that the tall, immaculately neat woman of thirty-some years, whose laughing eyes belie the dignity of her bearing, is the "perfect secretary" is to tell but half a story. For more than fifteen years she has been friend, confidante, adviser and co-worker — the third musketeer of the remarkable triumvirate: Charlie, Freeman and Louise. She has turned her back on romance and her own personal life to serve, with reverent loyalty, these two men. For more than five years you have laughed and cried with them. Here at last is the one person in the world who can tell you how the wheels go 'round behind one of the most remarkable radio programs that has ever come into your homes, and how those wheels were set a-moving. "You've no idea how wonderful (Continued on page 60) 15