Vic and Sade on the Radio

<p> <I>Vic and Sade</I> an often absurd situation comedy written by the prolific Paul Rhymer aired on America's radios from 1932 to 1944 (with short-lived revivals afterward). The title characters known as radio's home folks were a married couple exploring the comedic side of ordinary life along with their adopted son and an eccentric uncle. This book examines the program's depiction of many aspects of American culture--leisure activities community groups education films--in light of the critiques put forward by the era's critics such as William Orton. <I>Vic and Sade</I> offered its own subtle cultural critique that reflected how ordinary people experienced mass culture of the time.</p>