Radio and television mirror (Jan-June 1941)

THIRD PRIZE BONNIE'S FAN PROTESTS! Mrs. J. Dorer: I was never so mad about anything as I was when I read your letter about Wee Bonnie Baker. Just because you don't like the looks of Bonnie Baker you don't like the way she sings. I'll admit that picture wasn't very good, and I suggest that Radio Mirror get a more recent one. If you will go see her, I'm sure you will change your mind. She is a little girl with big brown eyes and beautiful black hair. She is, in fact, very pretty and just as unsophisticated looking as her voice. — June Swiggs, Jessup, Md. FOURTH PRIZE MAD ENOUGH TO BITE THE GATE-POST Really, I'm a cheerful, tolerant soul. I can stand the eternal request for box-tops, the soap-suds that ooze out every time you tune in and the fire-side chats, but the swing-mad dial gets me down! I would be willing to concede half the dial to those who languish for swing but to be obliged to endure it in order to hear Kate Smith's glorious voice, Ilka Chase (her music is atrocious to those allergic to swing) and oh, too many to enumerate. But the thing that makes me want to bite the gate-post is those who write in and criticize the ones that feature good music. Why don't they dial the all-swing programs and let the others alone for our enjoyment? They are like the people (Continued jrom page 3) who try to force communistic ideas into our Government instead of going to the countries that exist under that regime. — Velma Morgan Kramm, Hollywood, Calif. FIFTH PRIZE WELCOME BACK, "THOSE WE LOVE" What a pleasant surprise to hear on the air again the program Those We Love, with its homey atmosphere, its cheerful conversation and its everyday problems that all of us can understand. We have gotten to love Auntie's tolerant chuckle, Kit's deep and tender, "Hello, Princess," to Kathy and all the doctor's problems are our problems and we only hope that they will stay on the air for a good long while. — M. B. H., Baltimore, Md. SIXTH PRIZE LISTENING TO OPERA— IN BEDROOM SLIPPERS Many long years ago, I heard Caruso, Plancon and Emma Eames sing Faust. Alas, there was so much confusion with the audience being seated and the beautiful costumes of the people in the boxes, that the spirit was not attuned to listen to the music. Besides, it was a cold night, and I had come a long way, and in spite of all I could do, I became drowsy. How glorious it would have been then even to imagine that some day I could sit in any easy chair, wearing bedroom slippers, if I chose, and really listen to operas over the radio! — Margaret Hepler, La Crescenta, Cal. SEVENTH PRIZE A SERIAL COMPLAINT If I was desirous of writing successful scripts for daytime radio serials, this is a sample of what I would write: My heroine would be a beautiful and courageous sixteen-year-old girl, who, alone and unaided, manages either a munitions factory, a large department store, or a bank. She would be an orphan with three younger brothers or sisters to support. Her sweetheart would be a G-man, at present lost in the heart of the jungle, on the trail of notorious and dangerous jewel-thieves. He would also be in the toils of a beautiful widow, who is gradually luring him away from her. (She thinks.) Her fifteen-year-old brother, a nogood if there ever was one, would be in jail awaiting sentence for killing a playmate, in a fit of amnesia. His sister is a kleptomaniac, and the other child could be a sweet little curlyhaired youngster who goes around putting poison in grandma's coffee, and tacks in peoples' chairs. (I forgot to mention, grandma is a confirmed drunkard.) But, after about fifty weeks of agonized suspense, our heroine would come through with colors flying, proving that love conquers all. Then, I would very carefully avoid turning on my radio, just as I do now. — Mrs. J. De Cou, Haddonfield, N. J. Lovely Brides Thrilled by this Great New Improvement in Beauty Soaps ! l just thrilled by new Camay's wonderful mildness," rs. F. M. Smith, Jr., Jackson Heights, L. I. "I always • "I'm , take extra care with my skin— so I like a very mild beauty soap. New Camay is so mild it actually seems to soothe my skin as it cleanses. And that new fragrance is just marvelous!" JANUARY, 1941 • " When I tell you that Camay is even more wonderful than ever, that means something!" writes Mrs. R. C. Hughes, Yeadon, Pennsyl'I wouldn't ask for a milder soap." No WONDER women everywhere are talking about thi9 wonderful new Camay— for tests against 6 of the best-selling beauty soaps we could find proved that new Camay was milder than any of them, gave more abundant lather in a short time. If, like many beautiful women, you have a skin that seems rather sensitive, try new Camay. See for yourself how much its extra mildness ... its more gentle cleansing . . . can help you in your search for a lovelier skin! THE SOAP OF BEAUTIFUL WOMEN