The 1954 WLS Family Album:

The Wisemans

(Lulu Belle and Scotty)

Curator's note: You can learn more about Myrtle ("Lulu Belle") Cooper Wiseman and her eventual post-radio days political career from her page in the 1934 WLS Family Album.

When Myrtle Cooper and Scott Wiseman got hitched, Dec. 13, 1934, no one knew that these North Carolina "youngsters" would still hold top favor in 1954. Whether on the daily Lu and Scotty Show (left) or on the National Barn Dance, they still manage to keep that sincerity and freshness that makes and holds loyal friends.

WLS listeners long ago adopted the Wiseman family. When Linda Lou, 17, and Steve, 13, were born, the welcome news spread from Maine to California. Lulu Belle and Scotty are real Oak Park "home folks". Here they are about to say farewell to Linda Lou as she leaves for Greenbrier College, W. Va., while 8th grader Steve helps out.


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