"DON McNEILL'S BREAKFAST CLUB" RADIO CAST-SIGNED CARD.
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
4-3/8x6" double-sided card for the long-run morning variety show on NBC Blue Network/ABC radio (and briefly on TV) originating in Chicago, IL. Hosted by Don McNeill, the radio program ran from June 23, 1933 through Dec. 27, 1968. This cast member promotional card dates to 1950. Front side of card has cartoon image of the cast w/large photo heads of the stars in place. Reverse has "Swift - Philco - General Mills Present The ABC Breakfast Club With Don McNeill" text and has been signed by four cast members - Patsy Lee and Fran Allison have signed in blue ink, Allison (of later Kukla, Fran & Ollie fame) adding "Aunt Fran." Card has also been signed in lead pencil by Johnny Desmond and Don Ameche, which dates this card to 1950 as Ameche took over for host McNeill while he was in Europe. All but Ameche are pictured on front of card. Card has trace handling wear and even lt. aging. Exc. Scarce signed item, especially w/Ameche's signature. Comes with Hake's COA and JSA LOA.
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