| Genre | Soap opera |
|---|---|
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | CBS |
| Starring | Barbara Weeks |
| Announcer | Frank Gallop |
| Written by | Dave Victor Herbert Little, Jr. |
| Directed by | Basil Loughrane |
| Narrated by | Mel Allen |
| Original release | October 3, 1938 – July 28, 1939 |
| Sponsored by | Kleenex |
Her Honor, Nancy James is an American radio soap opera.[1] It was broadcast Mondays to Fridays[2]onCBS from October 3, 1938 to July 28, 1939.[3]
Her Honor, Nancy James related "the dramatic events in the restoration of a big city which has been overrun by corrupt politicians who have intimidated law-abiding citizens and undermined legitimate business with their rackets."[4] The program featured "dramatic incidents in the life of Nancy James, a judge in the Court of Common Relations in Metropolis City."[5] It was described as being one of "two sympathetic portrayals of judges" during the golden age of radio[6] and as an example of how "The popular culture at the time ... glamorized single working women and affirmed their active role in public life."[7]
After having been a social worker, the title character was appointed to be the judge of a "special Court of Common Problems."[8]
The title role was played by Barbara Weeks. Others in the cast and their roles are shown in the table below.
| Character | Actor or actress |
|---|---|
| Mayor Richard Wharton | Joseph Curtin |
| Evelyn Wharton | Kay Strozzi |
| Anthony Hale | Ned Wever |
| Carrie Dean | Alice Reinheart |
| Madge Keller | Janice Gilbert |
| Stan Adamic | Chester Stratton |
| Ellen Clark | Joan Banks |
| George Novack | Maurice Franklin |
| Laura | Claire Niesen[9] |
| Dr. Baxter | Michael Fitzmaurice[9] |
| Bob Doering | Carl Frank[10] |
| Closing voice | Basil Loughrane[9] |
Source: On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio,[3] except as indicated.
Mel Allen was the program's narrator;[11] Frank Gallop was the announcer. Basil Loughrane was the director.[3] The program's writers were Dave Victor and Herbert Little, Jr.[12]
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