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One Man’s Family – Curated Broadcast-Ready
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- 1941–1959
- Episodes
- 308
One Man’s Family is widely recognized as the longest-running dramatic serial in American radio history. Created, written, produced, and directed by Carlton E. Morse, the series aired from 1932 through 1959 and produced approximately 3,256 episodes during its remarkable 27-year run.
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Set in the affluent Sea Cliff neighborhood of San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, the program follows the lives of Henry and Fanny Barbour and their growing family. Henry is a conservative and strong-willed businessman, while Fanny’s gentle and understanding nature often helps restore peace during times of disagreement.
Their children include thoughtful eldest son Paul, eldest daughter Hazel, fraternal twins Clifford and Claudia, and youngest son Jack. As the years pass, the Barbour children grow older, marry, have children of their own, and face changing responsibilities. The family eventually expands to include nearly 100 characters spanning several generations.
Presented as a continuing novel divided into “books” and “chapters,” One Man’s Family focuses upon realistic relationships, family responsibilities, generational conflicts, and the everyday decisions that shape a household. Rather than relying entirely upon sensational twists, the series finds drama in the joys, disagreements, disappointments, and enduring bonds of family life.
The program was dedicated to the mothers and fathers of the younger generation—and to their often-bewildering offspring. Its thoughtful…
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