| First heard as a audition/test program on the CBS
series Forecast, 07/29/40. The series became a regular on the CBS
line up on 03/01/41 and aired for three seasons ending on 06/20/42. Sponsorship
for the first two seasons was by Schick. Sanka paid the bills for
the third season. The series then moved to the Blue network from
10/06/42 through 06/27/44, sponsored by Ipana. From
09/15/44 to 06/29/49, on NBC, Ipana continued it's sponsorship. Blatz sponsored from
09/29/49 through 09/21/50, still on NBC. The series
continued under multiple sponsorships on NBC from 11/10/50 until the "last call"
on 01/18/52. Ed Gardner played Archie, the manager of Duffy's
Tavern. Many guest stars appeared in the Tavern. |
