[jwpjr]

Gosh, my grandmother who's been gone for almost 40 years now, didn't forgive Godfrey for years and years! Thanks for the memory! I hate to sound old and hackneyed, but that certainly was a different America in the early 50's, wasn't it. We had an election, those who were sufficiently motivated made the effort to get registered and to make it to the proper polling place and when it was all over the loser congratulated the winner and life went on.

[HitmanLV]

Your grandmother was right, and plenty of folks shared the sentiment at the time.

It was the worst move Godfrey ever did. I have read that it was a combination of things - La Rosa being independent and getting his own agent, which was a no-no with Mr. G, and also that Mr G had a bit of what we used to call a 'woodie' for one of the McGuire sisters, who were regulars on his program, but who was romantically involved with LaRosa at the time, I think.

In any case, you are 100% right - it was a better time. You won some, you lost some, and most people had the maturity to deal with it. People were a lot more responsible about their duties. My dad was an FDR Democrat, turned to Nixon in '60 and never looked back. :-)

Also, read my post just above yours, # 90 for a 'true confession' that I hope doesn't disappoint you! Thanks for the post and I am glad my first post brought back a memory from a time long gone! ;-)