"BACHELOR'S CHILDREN"
HE first broadcast of an important new ZB feature, Bachelor’s . Children, will be heard from 3ZB at 8.45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. It will be broadcast from that station each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and subsequently at the other stations. ~The Commercial Division consider this to be one of their best local productions. It is the story of a confirmed bachelor who prepares to receive into his home the twin daughters of his wartime friend, who is dying. One can imagine his surprise and consternation when the "children" arrive-a pair of eighteen-year-old girls! There follows a "Daddy Long Legs" type of romance. The bachelor is a doctor, and doctors are the stuff that heroes are made of. Make your hero a doctor-that might well be the first lesson in "How to Become a Successful Story Writer," and Dr. Bob Graham of this serial is one of the friendliest, most ‘pleasant people one could wish to meet. There is one potential complication-the fact that the adopted children are twins. But the author, not caring for twisted hearts and eternal triangles, has thoughtfully provided the doctor with a friend. The role of the bachelor is taken by Norman Byrne, of Wellington. New to radio, but a veteran of repertory, Mr. Byrne gives a performance which, it is stated, can compare with that of similar roles by overseas artists. Outside the studio the twins are Joan Airey and Nancy Williams: in the serial they are "Ruth Ann" and "Janet" respectively. Stanley Vinsen, also well known in repertory circles, takes the part of Sam Ryder, the bachelor’s friend. Ellen, the housekeeper, who alternately scolds and spoils all those around her, is played by Mrs. Bessie Anderson. Bryan O’Brien is the producer. :
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 249, 31 March 1944, Page 16
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292"BACHELOR'S CHILDREN" New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 249, 31 March 1944, Page 16
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