[4] The Penner-Nelsons combination ended when Penner "abruptly exited The Baker's Broadcast, upset over the sponsor's refusal to freshen up the writing and alter the format.

[7] Run dates: October 6, 1935 – June 27, 1937[1] The Nelsons, who were married two days after this version began,[2] continued as co-stars, with Penner replaced by Robert Ripley.

Neal Thompson, in his book, A Curious Man: The Strange & Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe it Or Not" Ripley, called the Ripley version of The Baker's Broadcast "one of America's favorite shows, in league with the top-ranked shows of Jack Benny and Bing Crosby.

"[8] John Dunning in his reference work, On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, wrote that the Nelsons "were young and attractive, and their music — lighthearted and melodious — was what America wanted in the Depression.

[1] Robert Brewster was the producer[10] (succeeded by John Christ)[11] and Ed Rice wrote scripts for the program.