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Bright Star

27 episodes · 1952–1953 · Syndicated · Comedy

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A syndicated comedy from Ziv, 1952-53. Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray star as Susan and George of the Star, the newspaper in the small town of Hillsdale, where George is forever quitting and the news is never dull.

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Episodes

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1952

• The Oil Swindle October 23, 1952 · 27 min
  The Archive copy has no date; Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this title on October 23, 1952, the date used here.
• Susan Runs For Mayor October 30, 1952 · Syndicated · 27 min
  Susan decides to run for mayor.
• Miss America Visits November 13, 1952 · 27 min
  The Archive copy has no date; Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this title on November 13, 1952, the date used here.
• George The Informer November 20, 1952 · Syndicated · 27 min
  George tries to break up the Mantelli gang with an informer. Susan objects, so George takes matters into his own hands.
• The Crooked Carnival November 27, 1952 · Syndicated · 27 min
  Carnival crooks plan to cheat the newspaper, and Princess Tonga warns George and Susan.

1953

• Dramatic Lessons January 1, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A ham actor comes to town, and Susan signs up for drama lessons.
• French Dress Designer January 8, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A French dress designer takes an interest in Susan, and George doesn't like it one bit.
• George Covers Hillsdale Fire February 12, 1953 · Syndicated · 28 min
  Susan wants to make a hero of a stranger who was brave during a fire, and George quits in protest, again.
• George Coaches Hillsdale High February 19, 1953 · Syndicated · 28 min
  George coaches the high school football team.
• The Haunted House February 26, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  George and Susan investigate a haunted house that turns out to be a counterfeiters' den.
• Rodeo Star March 5, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  The lady owner of a traveling rodeo sues the Star.
• Scientific Living March 12, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A French expert on scientific living tells Susan how to land George.
• New Homemaker Page Editor March 19, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A terrific cook is hired as women's page editor, and Susan has to beat her at her own game.
• Aunt Sophia Plays Matchmaker April 2, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  Susan's Aunt Sophie comes to town and tries to make a match between Susan and George.
• The Talking Parrot April 9, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  George outbids Susan for a talking parrot that knows where treasure is buried.
• Patience's Romance April 16, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  George and Susan try to put some romance into the life of Patience, Susan's housekeeper.
• Sammy and Shirley April 23, 1953 · 27 min
  The Archive copy has no date; Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this title on April 23, 1953, the date used here.
• Fight for Beaver Park April 30, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  The town philanthropist wants to "improve" Beaver Park by taking out the ballpark, General Beaver's statue and the pigeons.
• Susan's Cousin Emily May 7, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  Susan's cousin Emily is coming for her first visit, which calls for a shopping trip.
• Susan's Poetry May 14, 1953 · 27 min
  The Archive copy has no date; Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this title on May 14, 1953, the date used here.
• AFlower for Susan May 21, 1953 · Syndicated · 30 min
  A rose tied to a rock comes crashing through Susan's window. Who is Amaryllis?
• Box Supper May 28, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A box supper at the Elks Club, and Susan's box will be wrapped in red paper with a golden bow.
• The Chorus Girl June 4, 1953 · 27 min
  The Archive copy has no date; Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this title on June 4, 1953, the date used here.
• The Society Burglar June 11, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  A crime wave hits Hillsdale. Who is the Society Burglar?
• One Word Cablegram June 18, 1953 · Syndicated · 31 min
  A Scotsman sends a one-word cablegram: "cuinusamon." Can you read it?
• Missing Childhood Sweetheart June 25, 1953 · Syndicated · 30 min
  Where is Adelaide, Virgil Toogood's childhood sweetheart?
• Susan's Cousin Emilylast Show October 15, 1953 · Syndicated · 27 min
  Susan's teenage cousin Emily visits Hillsdale. She's in love with Peter Andrews, but there seem to be two of him.