Pretty Kitty Kelly

Black and white headshot photo of a smiling woman in the center surrounded by a green shamrock with white text on a white background; black text on a light green background surrounds the shamrock

“Pretty Kitty Kelly” was a serial radio drama made by CBS that aired on weekdays from 1937-1940. Sponsored by the makers of Wonder Bread and Hostess Cakes, “Pretty Kitty Kelly” told the story of Kitty Kelly, a young Irish immigrant voiced by Arline Blackburn. Having recently arrived in New York City, Kelly is struck with amnesia and is left with no memory of her past life in a Dublin orphanage. Written by Frank Dahm, episodes measured fifteen minutes in length and chronicled Kitty Kelly’s many adventures and escapades as she explored New York and found herself in a multitude of sticky situations. From jewel robberies and mysterious murders to handsome suitors and English countesses, “Pretty Kitty Kelly” handled it all armed with bravery and her inimitable Irish charm.