Ann of the Airlanes is a syndicated American radio adventure drama series broadcast in the mid-1930s. It "was one of the earliest adolescent broadcast features With a heroine in-stead of a hero as its protagonist." [1]
Ann of the Airlanes is a syndicated American radio adventure drama series broadcast in the mid-1930s. It "was one of the earliest adolescent broadcast features With a heroine in-stead of a hero as its protagonist." [1]
The story focused on Ann Burton, an aspiring airplane hostess portrayed by Lynne Howard (possibly a stage name for Hollywood native Elia Braca). [2] She also worked with the Secret Service, as did her romantic interest, Interstate Airlines pilot Jack Baker (Robert C. Bruce [2] ). Gerald Mohr portrayed Secret Service agent and co-pilot Art Morrison. Also in the cast was John Gibson who portrayed Pete.
There were more than a few radio aviation dramas during the 1930s, but this was the only one with a female lead. [3]
The transcribed series was created by Bob Burtt [4] and produced by Comet Productions. It consisted of 65 episodes for a 13-week run. [1] John. E. Frank was the director. [5]
In 1955 Harry S. Goodman Productions acquired the rights to Ann of the Airlanes and three other juvenile radio programs. The company planned to offer them to stations individually or as a package.. [6]