Halls of Ivy was a radio sitcom that revolved around the story of a small Midwestern college and its President, William Todhunter Hall, played by Ronald Colman. Set in the little college town of Ivy, the show followed the interactions of President Hall and his wife, Victoria, a former British stage actress, with students, friends, and college trustees. The tone and style of the show were known for its intelligently crafted humor, attention to real-life concerns, and a knack for language play, inverted cliches, and swift puns. The dynamic between the lead couple was a great example of "opposites attract," as the characters came from contrasting backgrounds, adding another layer of comedy to the show.

The radio show ran for a total of 110 episodes between January 6, 1950, and June 25, 1952. It was then adapted into a CBS television comedy from 1954 to 1955, with Ronald Colman and his wife, Benita Hume, reprising their roles. The show aired on NBC and was primarily written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee, who later wrote the successful Broadway play Inherit the Wind. The Halls of Ivy was sponsored by Schlitz Brewing Company and Nabisco. Over time, the show tackled controversial topics and often pushed boundaries on social issues, such as racial prejudice and college fraternity hazing, making it a forward-looking and innovative comedy for its time.

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