The Bickersons
Don Ameche and Frances Langford
The Bickersons was originally a short comedy sketch that was heard on the Chase and Sanborn Hour program. Don Ameche and singer Frances Langford, who were both regulars on that show, pleased the parts of a constantly bickering husband and wife: John and Blanche Bickerson.
The forever-bickering couple became so popular among listeners that Ameche (later replaced by Lew Archer) and Langford (later replaced by movie actress Marsha Hunt) were given a half-hour weekly situation-comedy series, The Bickersons, in 1946.
Actor and comedian Danny Thomas also appeared regularly on the series as John's brother, Amos.
The scripts were tremendously funny and original and the humor was biting and sometimes cruel. But the constant comebacks by the other partner always made for fast banter that will keep you listening on your toes - and laughing out loud!
The show's announcers were Toby Reed and John Holbrook. The Bickersons was created by writer Phil Rapp, who wrote many of the scripts. Sponsors included Drene Shampoo, Dreft flour, and Old Gold cigarettes.
Come along for a rousing good time as we spend the evening with John and Blanche Bickerson -- where the honeymoon is over!