July 8, 1953-Jan. 20, 1954, CBS. 30m, Wednesdays at 9:30. Although considered light drama, this has more humor than drama. Stars Will Rogers Jr. as Will Rogers, editor of a weekly newspaper in a small town named Illyria. Georgia Ellis as Maggie Button, his assistant. Parley Baer as Doc Clemmens, Will's friend, who often narrated the stories. Support from Hollywood regulars: Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, John Dehner, Mary McGovern, Vivi
Janiss, Jeanette Nolan, Lawrence Dobkin, Vic Perrin, etc.
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