Herb Butterfield

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Actor Herbert Butterfield (October 28, 1895 - May 2, 1957) was best known for his work in American radio. Perhaps his major role on radio was that of The Commissioner in Dangerous Assignment.[1]

His other roles in radio programs included: Rex Kramer on Dan Harding's Wife, Ziehm in Girl Alone, Clarence Wellman in The Halls of Ivy, Weissoul in Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, Preacher Jim in Kitty Keene, Inc., Judge Carter Colby in Lonely Women, Phineas Herringbone in Ma Perkins, Judge Glenn Hunter in One Man's Family, and Judge Colby in Today's Children.[2] Butterfield's limited activity on television included reprising his roles of Clarence Wellman in The Halls of Ivy[3] and The Commissioner in Dangerous Assignment.[4] He also had roles in a few movies, including The House on Telegraph Hill and Shield for Murder.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Dunning, John (1976). Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. 1925-1976. Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-932616-2
  2. ↑ Buxton, Frank and Owen, Bill (1972). The Big Broadcast: 1920-1950. The Viking Press. SBN 670-16240-x
  3. ↑ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television, Penguin Books, ISBN 0 14 02 4916 8
  4. ↑ Dangerous Assignment (TV Series 1952– ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb
  5. ↑ Herbert Butterfield - IMDb

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