Bringing Up Father (radio)

Bringing Up Father is an American radio situation comedy show based on the comic strip Bringing Up Father by George McManus. It aired from July 1 to September 30, 1941, each Tuesday at 9 p.m. on NBC Radio. Each episode was a half-hour long. The sponsor was Lever Brothers.

Plot

Much like the comic strip each episode featured Jiggs' family in domestic hijinks, with Jiggs usually the victim of his wife's anger.

Cast

Jiggs: Mark Smith, Neil O'Malley.Maggie: Agnes MooreheadNora: Helen Shields, Joan BanksDinty Moore: Craig McDonnell

Theme song

The music was composed by Merle Kendrick.
Jiggs, stand up and be a man,
Don't let Maggie get under your collar
Jiggs, be a man for once
And stand up and holler
Jiggs, it's time you make your stand
''But it's sure not to make us quit singing of "Bringing Up Father"''

Audio example

Note: This audio example is actually from the 1931 version of the Bringing Up Father radio show, made under the supervision of the William Morris Agency. The 1931 transcription program of Bringing Up Father was originally broadcast by The Yankee Chain, which consisted of seven New England radio stations operated by the Shepherd Broadcasting Company.