The National Farm and Home Hour
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The National Farm and Home Hour was a variety show which was broadcast in various formats from 1928 to 1958. Aimed at listeners in rural America, it was known as "the farmer's bulletin board" and was produced by the United States Department of Agriculture with input from various farmer organizations (American Farm Bureau, 4-H Club, Farmers Union, Future Farmers of America, National Grange).
With live coverage of livestock expositions, harvest festivals and "the most spectacular happenings in agricultural America," the program offered tips to farmers, music and news, plus advice from agencies and government officials.
The series first aired on Pittsburgh's KDKA (1928-29), moving to the Blue Network/ABC from September 30, 1929 to March 17, 1945, usually heard at mid-day, six days a week at 12:30. Sponsored by Allis Chalmers, it continued on NBC as a 30-minute show on Saturdays from September 15, 1945 to January 25, 1958.
Host Everett Mitchell opened each show with his trademark line, "It's a beautiful day in Chicago!", which became a familiar catch phrase.
