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George Wachsteter
"Father Knows Best" on NBC-TV, Oct. 3, 1954 debut

1954

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Cardstock Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of `Father Knows Best` on NBC-TV, Oct 3, 1954 debut, with Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray & Lauren Chapin, This definitive domestic sitcom was based on the radio series of the same name that ran over NBC from 1949-54, and also starred Robert Young as warm and wise Jim Anderson, head of the iconic atomic family. This illustration is on 14.25" x 22.50" cardstock with a 10.00" x 16.00." Used in the New York Journal-American TV/Radio column.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1954
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21981stDibs: LU38436362502

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