Collection Summary
Mennen Shave Time scripts from the Milton Berle papers
circa 1947-1948, 2017
circa 1947-1948
circa 1947-1948, 2017
circa 1947-1948
Mennen Company
0.25 linear feet (1 box,
approximately 90 items)
English
Collection materials are in English
Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center,
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Mennen Shave Time was a comic radio
program featuring actors Lew Parker and Ann Thomas. The collection contains scripts for
63 five-minute episodes of the series.
RPA 00325 (box 1)
Selected Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC
Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and
by occupation and listed alphabetically.
People
Berle, Milton--Archives.
Parker, Lew, 1910-1972.
Thomas, Ann (Actor)
Organizations
Mennen Company.
Subjects
Radio comedies.
Titles
Mennen shave time (Radio program)
Form/Genre
Radio scripts.
Collection Acquisition
The Mennen Shave Time scripts were transferred from the Music Division, Library of
Congress, in 2019.
Additions
No further additions to the collection are expected.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by David Jackson in 2019.
Use Restrictions
Restrictions may exist on copying, quoting, or publishing materials included in the
collection. For additional information, contact a reference librarian in the Recorded
Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress,
Washington, DC, 20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.
Access Restrictions
The Mennen Shave Time scripts from the Milton Berle papers is open for research. Advance
notice is required; contact a reference librarian in the Recorded Sound Research Center,
National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, DC,
20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
[Container number, eg., Box 3], Mennen Shave Time scripts from the Milton Berle papers,
National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress.
Organizational Note
The Mennen Company sponsored the radio program Mennen Shave Time circa 1947-1948.
Scope and Content Note
Mennen Shave Time was a comic radio program featuring actors Lew Parker and Ann
Thomas.
The collection contains scripts for 63 five-minute episodes of the series. The format
consisted of a comic telephone conversation between comedian Lew Parker and a
switchboard operator played by Ann Thomas.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 1 series:
- Series 1: Mennen Shave Time scripts, circa 1947-1948
Container List
1
Series 1. Mennen Shave Time scripts,
circa 1948-1948
circa
1948-1948
.25 linear feet
RPA (box 00325)
Arranged by program number.
1/1
Mennen shave time program descriptions, 2017-10-29
2017-10-29
4 pages
Program descriptions from J. David Goldin's radioGOLDINdex for 20 sound
recording transcription discs of Mennen Shave Time containing 57 episodes of
Mennen Shave Time with Lew Parker, dated May 2, 1947 to January 6, 1948.
1/2
Mennen shave time. Program nos. 1-14
Lew Parker--Ann Thomas script
3 pages
Written by Allan Walker. Comic dialogue concerning marriage proposals.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 1 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning marriage.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 1 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning boxing.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 2 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning odd jobs.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 2 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning movie theaters.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 3 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning song writers.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 3 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning insomnia.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 4 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning betting.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 4 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning marriage.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 5 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning pet shops.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 5 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning baseball.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 6 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning football.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 6 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning family.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 7 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning cruises.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 7 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning shopping.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 8 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning romance.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 8 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning sickness.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 9 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning college.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 9 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning school.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 10 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning dining.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 10 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning banks.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 11 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning great lovers.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 11 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning babies.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 12 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning insults.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 12 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning Florida.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 13 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning detectives.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 13 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning astrology.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 14 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning autos.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 14 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning bus drivers.
1/3
Mennen shave time. Program nos.
15-33
Mennen shave time. Program no. 15 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning zoos.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 15 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning nurses.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 16 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning weather.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 16 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning borrowing.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 17 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning Olympic games.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 17 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning English.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 18 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning relatives.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 18 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning crooks and jail.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 19 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning lawyers.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 19 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning operas.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 20 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning homes.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 20 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning farming.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 21 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning money.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 21 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning doctors.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 22 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning inventions.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 22 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning fights.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 23 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning detectives.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 24 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning animals.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 25 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning autos.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 26 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning acting.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 27 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning singing.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 28 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning dining.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 28 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning insults.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 29 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning girls.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 29 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning banquets and parties.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 30 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning building.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 31 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning artists.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 32 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning insurance.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 32 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning stock market.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 33 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning hobbies.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 33 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning birthdays.
1/4
Mennen shave time. Program nos. 34-53,
56-65
Mennen shave time. Program no. 34 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning bullfighters.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 34 [Script no.
2]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning clothes.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 35 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning movies.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 36 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning boarding houses.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 37 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning Broadway producers.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 38 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning operations.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 39 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning romance.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 40 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning animals.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 41 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning fishing.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 42 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning dates.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 43 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning Westerns.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 44 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning appearances.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 45 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning restaurants.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 46 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning sailors.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 47 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning autobiography.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 48 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning relations.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 49 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning hunting.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 50 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning department stores.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 51 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning dancing.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 52 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning fortunetelling.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 53 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning football.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 56 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning autobiography.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 57 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning misers.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 58 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning wives.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 59 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning birthdays.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 60 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning dining.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 61 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning relatives.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 62 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning nightclubs.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 63 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning weddings.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 64 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning fat girls.
Mennen shave time. Program no. 65 [Script no.
1]
5 pages
Comic dialogue concerning music.
Related Materials
The National Audio-Visual Conservation Center has acquired select sound recordings of
the Mennen Shave Time radio program through unrelated collections. These recordings can
be located using the Library of Congress's online catalog.