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Summary Information
Johnny and Penny Olson Papers
1927-1997
- Olson, Johnny, 1910-1985
- Olson, Penny, 1912-2000
Mss 973; PH Mss 973; AE 302-AE 326; CC 592-CC 605; DG 086-DG 091; EA 194; EA 199; GA 672; VHB 738-VHB 783; VBC 350-VBC 352; Audio 1467A; M2001-014
5.5 cubic feet (11 archives boxes, 2 card boxes, and 1 oversize folder), 323 photographs and 7 pieces of ephemera (2 archives boxes and 1 flat box), 51 negatives (1 box), 17 transparencies (1 folder), 48 film reels (16 mm, 35 mm, and 8 mm), 49 videorecordings (1/2-inch VHS and 3/4-inch U-Matic), and 164 tape recordings; plus additions of 170 disc recordings
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Papers of radio and television personalities Johnny Olson and Penny (Powers) Olson consisting of biographical material, correspondence, material from the Olsons' professional activities, publicity about the Olsons both separately and as a couple, photographs, films and videos, and audio recordings. Johnny Olson, who began his career as a radio announcer before emceeing a number of popular radio shows including Ladies Be Seated and Rumpus Room, made the successful transition from radio to television, eventually appearing on all three major networks (ABC, CBS, and NBS) on numerous shows including The Jackie Gleason Show, The Dom DeLuise Show, and The Price Is Right. Penny Olson's career included work on air and in front of the camera serving as hostess for both Ladies Be Seated and Rumpus Room as well as behind the scenes as an early pioneer of corporate sponsorship deals and merchandise giveaways. Eventually Penny Olson shifted her attention to a music career, in particular gospel music, recording and performing on the air.
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