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The Cruise of the Poll Parrot
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1937–1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

39 surviving broadcasts held in the archive

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Source collection: OTRR_Cruise_Of_The_Poll_Parrot_Singles

The surviving run

Transmission

25 September

No. 1

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Crew Is Hired

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

2 October

No. 2

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Plans For The Voyage Are Discussed

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

9 October

No. 3

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny Is Captured By El Teste

Running time

10 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

16 October

No. 4

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

23 October

No. 5

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny Is Captured

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

30 October

No. 6

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Sue Stows Away

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

6 November

No. 7

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Remain On Board The Ship

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

13 November

No. 8

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Learn About Whaling

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

20 November

No. 9

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Disappear

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

27 November

No. 10

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Where Is El Teste Hiding

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

4 December

No. 11

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

El Teste Is Found

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

11 December

No. 12

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Sue Is Captured

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

18 December

No. 13

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Sue Is Rescued

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

25 December

No. 14

1937

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

A Whale Is Killed

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

1 January

No. 15

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

El Teste Is A Problem

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

8 January

No. 16

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Red Jumps Ship

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

15 January

No. 17

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Volcano Starts To Make Noise

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

22 January

No. 18

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Volcano Erupts

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

29 January

No. 19

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

It Starts To Rain

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

5 February

No. 20

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Treasure Is Uncovered

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

12 February

No. 21

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Sue Is Shot By Dirk

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

19 February

No. 22

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Dirk Learns About The Treasure

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

26 February

No. 23

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Explosions Are Heard

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

5 March

No. 24

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Captain Dalton Is Captured

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

12 March

No. 25

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Dirk Tries To Sink The Poll Parrot

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

19 March

No. 26

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Treasure Of Diamonds Recovered

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

26 March

No. 27

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

2 April

No. 28

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Runs Into A Storm

Running time

13 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

9 April

No. 29

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Runs Aground

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

16 April

No. 30

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Captain Dalton Disappears

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

23 April

No. 31

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Overhear Plans

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

30 April

No. 32

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Face The Leopard

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

7 May

No. 33

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Annabelle Kidnapped By The Savages

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

14 May

No. 34

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Natives Are Restless

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

21 May

No. 35

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Sue & Johnny In The Jungle

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

28 May

No. 36

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny & Sue Team Up With The Jaguar

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

4 June

No. 37

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Takeover Attempt

Running time

11 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

11 June

No. 38

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

Johnny Find The Treasures

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.

Transmission

18 June

No. 39

1938

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

The Crew Gets Ready To Return Home

Running time

12 min

In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea.