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Vic and Sade was an American radio sitcom created and written by Paul Rhymer. The show revolved around the daily lives of a married couple, Victor Rodney Gook and his wife Sade, along with their adopted son Rush. Labeled as "radio's home folks," the series focused on the characters' interactions and conversations in their mid-western home. Known for its quiet and calm atmosphere, Vic and Sade was a unique offering in comparison to other shows of its time. The program did not have a continuous storyline and had only a few sound effects, giving it a distinct tone and style.

The radio show premiered on June 29, 1932, and aired intermittently until October 26, 1946. Throughout its broadcast history, it was featured on various networks such as NBC, CBS, Blue, and Mutual. During its 14-year run, Vic and Sade became one of the most popular series in its genre, with Time reporting that it had 7 million devoted listeners in 1943. The show was adapted to television twice, once in 1949 on NBC and again in 1957 on WNBQ, Chicago. Procter & Gamble sponsored the 15-minute shows while Fitch Shampoo sponsored the 30-minute episodes. The show starred Art Van Harvey, Bernardine Flynn, and Bill Idelson, and was created by Paul Rhymer, who wrote the episodes for the entire length of the show's run.

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