The National Farm and Home Hour

Raymond Edward Johnson, and later Don Ameche, appeared in dramatic sketches in the role of the Forest Ranger.

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 (later ABC) from September 30, 1929, to March 17, 1945.

[citation needed] Originating from WMAQ in Chicago,[1] it was usually heard Monday through Saturday at 12:30 EST.

Host Everett Mitchell opened each broadcast with his trademark line, "It's a beautiful day in Chicago!