Joe and Mabel

The radio version of Joe and Mabel debuted on NBC on February 13, 1941, and ended on September 27, 1942.

[4] The trade publication Variety reported in 1956 that episodes of the series "made last year were tossed out the window, for they didn't pass muster with the high brass.

Joe and his friend Mike (also a cab driver) often hung out at a diner, where Harry worked at the counter.

Writers were Harold Flender, Lucille Kallen, James Lee, Irving Gaynor Neiman, Harvey Orkin, Aaron Ruben, Jerry Ryan, and Phil Sharp.

Sponsors were Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated, (for Sominex, Serutan, and Geritol) and Carter Products (for Arrid and Rise).

Nita Talbot portrayed Mabel Spooner in the TV version of Joe and Mabel .