Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1942)

They'll' Talking ion! ** . . . Bernardine Flynn (Sade of Vic and Sade) being a war wife these days. Her husband, Dr. C. C. Doherty, Chicago physician and veteran of the last war, expected to be called for active service about the time these pages went to press. * * * . . . The way the CBS Sunday-afternoon Family Hour with Gladys Swarthout and Deems Taylor is set to continue on the air for almost another full year. The sponsor likes the show as much as listeners do. * ♦ * . . . Herb Shriner's new catch-line, which he drawls on the Camel Caravan program— "It's possible!" Looks as if it might become as popular as Joe Penner's "Wanna Buy a Duck?" or Molly's " 'Tain't Funny, Mc Gee!" * * * . . . Those jokes Phil Baker makes on Take It or Leave It, regarding orchestra leader Jacques Renard's reduced poundage. They're all founded on fact, because Jacques has managed to drop almost a hundred pounds. But — frankly — he's still no stripling. * « * . . . Al Jolson's coming return to the air, scheduled for October 3. He's to be star of an NBC program on Saturday nights. Others on the show will be Hildegarde, the songstress, comedienne Eve Arden, comedian Parkyakarkus, and announcer Fred Uttal, who will also double as a stooge for Jolson. * * * . . . The new young lady at the home of Charles Correll (much better known as Andy of Amos 'n' Andy). Her name is Barbara Joan, and she's the Corrells' second daughter. * * * . . . The substitution of Robert Haag for John Raby in the part of Harry Davis, hero of When a Girl Marries. John, who was heard in the role ever since he originated it three years ago. is now Private Raby, U.S.A., stationed at Camp Upton, New York. * * * . . . The flat refusal of Madeleine Carroll to play her movie role in an air version of "My Favorite Blonde" opoosite Milton Berle. The beautiful Miss Carroll said it was a "stooge" part and she hadn't liked doing it even in the movies. The job was offered to Constance Bennett, who also turned it down. Binnie Barnes finally obliged, just as Berle was suggesting they give the part to his mother. J » * * 'It's fun to sit out dances • • . but not when you sit alone! Ml Peg: "But I'd rather solo out here, Helen, wall-flower! You dance like a dream— and than sit on the mourner's bench inside!" you look like a dream! You'll have partHelen: "Peg, darling, you shouldn't be a ners galore, if you will let me speak up!" Peg: "But underarm odor, Helen! Why I bathed just before this party. I always shower every day. Isn't that enough?" Helen: "Not if you want to be sure, Peg. Every day, before every date, I use Mum too! " ■*» £■ # Peg: "Helen's right— and a pal to give me that hint! A bath washes away past perspiration—but Mum prevents risk of underarm odor to come! Tonight's another party! I'm playing safe, with MUM!" STAY POPULAR with Mum! Mum protects charm— the minute you use it, yet it lasts all day or all evening! Without stopping perspiration, Mum prevents underarm odor. Mum is sure! Mum is handy, quick — takes only 30 seconds to use. You can use it even after dressing, or after underarm shaving, because gentle-Mum is kind to clothes and skin. Get Mum today! /^mukT\ Mum Takes the Odor Out of Perspiration Product of Bristol-Myers «. ^ttWCOJiV*-**^ For Sanitary Napkins— Gentle, safe Mum is so dependable! That's important in a deodorant for this purpose 3 J=^ N. — '