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Cruise of the Poll Parrot
39 episodes Aired 1937-1938
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1. The Crew Is Hired
   11mins Aired 1937-09-25
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2. Plans For The Voyage Are Discussed
   12mins Aired 1937-10-02
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3. Johnny Is Captured By El Teste
   10mins Aired 1937-10-09
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4. El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner
   12mins Aired 1937-10-16
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5. Johnny Is Captured
   11mins Aired 1937-10-23
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6. Sue Stows Away
   12mins Aired 1937-10-30
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7. Johnny & Sue Remain On Board The Ship
   12mins Aired 1937-11-06
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8. Johnny & Sue Learn About Whaling
   11mins Aired 1937-11-13
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9. Johnny & Sue Disappear
   12mins Aired 1937-11-20
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10. Where Is El TesteHiding
    11mins Aired 1937-11-27
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11. El Teste Is Found
    12mins Aired 1937-12-04
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12. Sue Is Captured
    12mins Aired 1937-12-11
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13. Sue Is Rescued
    13mins Aired 1937-12-18
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14. A Whale Is Killed
    12mins Aired 1937-12-25
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15. El Teste Is A Problem
    12mins Aired 1938-01-01
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16. Red Jumps Ship
    12mins Aired 1938-01-08
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17. The Volcano Starts To Make Noise
    12mins Aired 1938-01-15
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18. The Volcano Erupts
    12mins Aired 1938-01-22
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19. It Starts To Rain
    12mins Aired 1938-01-29
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20. The Treasure Is Uncovered
    12mins Aired 1938-02-05
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21. Sue Is Shot By Dirk
    11mins Aired 1938-02-12
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22. Dirk Learns About The Treasure
    12mins Aired 1938-02-19
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23. Explosions Are Heard
    12mins Aired 1938-02-26
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24. Captain Dalton Is Captured
    12mins Aired 1938-03-05
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25. Dirk Tries To Sink The Poll Parrot
    12mins Aired 1938-03-12
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26. The Treasure Of Diamonds Recovered
    12mins Aired 1938-03-19
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27. Johnny&Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot
    12mins Aired 1938-03-26
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28. Poll Parrot Runs Into A Storm
    13mins Aired 1938-04-02
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29. The Poll Parrot Runs Aground
    12mins Aired 1938-04-09
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30. Captain Dalton Disappears
    12mins Aired 1938-04-16
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31. Johnny & Sue Overhear Plans
    12mins Aired 1938-04-23
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32. Johnny & Sue Face The Leopard
    12mins Aired 1938-04-30
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33. Annabelle Kidnapped By The Savages
    11mins Aired 1938-05-07
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34. The Natives Are Restless
    12mins Aired 1938-05-14
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35. Sue & Johnny In The Jungle
    12mins Aired 1938-05-21
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36. Johnny & Sue Team Up With The Jaguar
    12mins Aired 1938-05-28
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37. Poll Parrot Takeover Attempt
    12mins Aired 1938-06-04
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38. Johnny Find The Treasures
    12mins Aired 1938-06-11
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39. The Crew Gets Ready To Return Home
    12mins Aired 1938-06-18
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Cruise of the Poll Parrot is an adventure and mystery radio serial centered around a whaling voyage from New Bedford in 1858. The story follows young skipper Roy Dalton and his crew as they embark on a journey aboard the ship Poll Parrot, named for its mascot, a wise parrot also named Poll. The show is filled with excitement and intrigue, as well as educational information about the whaling industry and maritime history. Characters include the ship's owner, Ezra Grange; his little sister Sue and her friend Johnny Robbins; first mate George Wainwright; a one-legged sailor named Old Dickson; a mute crew member named Red Mahooley; shipkeeper Breckenridge; and an agent for another shipping company, El Testi.

The show aired from 1937 and was syndicated as an advertisement for the International Shoe Company's Poll Parrot Shoes, catering to children. It was sold in blocks of 13, 26, or all 39 episodes, with each part having a self-contained storyline. The series exponentially boosted shoe sales, and to this day, three complete blocks of the show still exist. Marvin Miller, who played the main character Captain Roy Dalton, went on to have a successful career in radio and film, even appearing in the 1950s TV series "The Millionaire." The show was primarily intended for local shoe stores to buy advertising time, adding further appeal to its target audience.

Performers: Marvin Miller

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com