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Bright Star

Bright Star

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 "Bright Star," also known as "The Irene Dunne-Fred MacMurray Show," was a 30-minute, 52-episode radio comedy-drama broadcast in 1952-53. It was syndicated by Ziv.The show starred screen veterans Irene Dunne as Susan Armstrong, the editor of the struggling "Hillsdale Morning Star" newspaper, and Fred MacMurray as her idealistic ace reporter, George Harvey. The storyline followed their misadventures as they tried to keep the newspaper afloat despite constant financial difficulties.

Despite the popularity and talent of its two stars, the show only ran for one season. It is remembered for its enjoyable scripts, the great rapport between Dunne and MacMurray, and a strong supporting cast. Many episodes are available today through old-time radio archives and streaming platforms.

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Episodes
  • Bright Star_53-10-15_(52)_Susan's Cousin, Emily, Comes For A Visit

    Bright Star_53-10-15_(52)_Susan's Cousin, Emily, Comes For A Visit
    Jan 23 2022
    Bright Star (also known as The Irene Dunne-Fred MacMurray Show) was a 30-minute, 52-episode radio comedy-drama broadcast in 1952-53 and syndicated by Ziv.

    The storyline followed the misadventures of Hillsdale Morning Star editor Susan Armstrong (Irene Dunne) and her idealistic ace reporter George Harvey (Fred MacMurray) as they attempted to keep the struggling newspaper in business despite continual financial problems.

    Harry von Zell and, later, Wendell Niles were the announcers for the series.
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    27 mins
  • Bright Star_53-10-08_(51)_George's Old Girl Friend, Betty Lou, Comes For A Visit

    Bright Star_53-10-08_(51)_George's Old Girl Friend, Betty Lou, Comes For A Visit
    Jan 23 2022
    Bright Star (also known as The Irene Dunne-Fred MacMurray Show) was a 30-minute, 52-episode radio comedy-drama broadcast in 1952-53 and syndicated by Ziv.

    The storyline followed the misadventures of Hillsdale Morning Star editor Susan Armstrong (Irene Dunne) and her idealistic ace reporter George Harvey (Fred MacMurray) as they attempted to keep the struggling newspaper in business despite continual financial problems.

    Harry von Zell and, later, Wendell Niles were the announcers for the series.
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    28 mins
  • Bright Star_53-06-25_(36)_Missing Childhood Sweetheart

    Bright Star_53-06-25_(36)_Missing Childhood Sweetheart
    Jan 23 2022
    Bright Star (also known as The Irene Dunne-Fred MacMurray Show) was a 30-minute, 52-episode radio comedy-drama broadcast in 1952-53 and syndicated by Ziv.

    The storyline followed the misadventures of Hillsdale Morning Star editor Susan Armstrong (Irene Dunne) and her idealistic ace reporter George Harvey (Fred MacMurray) as they attempted to keep the struggling newspaper in business despite continual financial problems.

    Harry von Zell and, later, Wendell Niles were the announcers for the series.
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    30 mins
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