radio. More than 10,000 applicants submitted recordings, with Thelma Hansen of Lowell, Massachussetts, winning in the younger division and Ethel Chase Christie of Eugene, Oregon, winning in the older group. Actress Lillian Gish was one of the judges, as was Mona Kent, who wrote for the program. The other judges were a broadcast executive from WGN radio, a talent scout for MGM studio, and a columnist for Movie and Radio Guide magazine. Cast Pierre Andre was the announcer, and Mona Kent was the writer. Frank and Anne Hummert were the producers. References Radio programs about families 1939 radio programme debuts 1940 radio programme endings Mutual Broadcasting System programs NBC radio programs 1930s American radio programs 1940s American radio programs American radio soap operas