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My Friend Irma is a radio sitcom that revolves around the life of a dim-witted blonde stenographer named Irma Peterson, played by Marie Wilson. The show focuses on the daily antics and problems that arise with Irma's friends, especially her logical and dependable roommate, Jane Stacy, played by Cathy Lewis. The comedic tone and style of the show rely heavily on the witty and sometimes absurd interactions between these characters, as well as Irma's humorous misunderstandings and misadventures.

The radio series was broadcast on CBS from April 11, 1947, to August 23, 1954. Throughout its run, the show was a consistent hit in the Hooper and Neilson top-15 ratings. The success of My Friend Irma led to various adaptations, including two films, a television series from 1952 to 1954, a comic strip, a comic book written by the legendary Stan Lee, and a stage play. Some of the notable advertisers and sponsors included Lever Brothers, Lux Radio Theater, and Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. In addition to its talented lead actors, Marie Wilson and Cathy Lewis, the show also featured performances by notable actors such as Hans Conried, John Brown, and Alan Reed.

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