Anne of the Airlanes

Premier Air Date: 1932

Finale Air Date: 1951

Time Slot: 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Station: WGNC

15 minutes

Sponsors: Matthews Belk Company for Red Goose Shoes

Radio / Adventure / Serial

Cast: Gerald Mohr as Secret Service agent and co-pilot Art Morrison and John Gibson as Pete

"Valley and Mountain, River and Plain, through Wind and Storm… rides Ann of the Airlane"   

The story focused on Ann Burton, an airplane hostess employed by Interstate Airlines, definitely inspired by the success of Amelia Earhart.  She also worked with the Secret Service, as did her romantic interest, pilot Jack Baker.  Secret Service agent and co-pilot Art Morrison was Ann's main contact in her adventures.  There were more than a few radio aviation dramas during the 1930's, but this was the only one with a female lead.