The Bickersons radio show was created by Phillip Rapp in the 1940’s. Originally a short comedy sketch that was heard on the Chase and Sanborn Hour program, it starred Don Ameche and Frances Langford as the constantly bickering husband and wife, John and Blanche. It included many of their zany friends and relatives as well. Later, with the advent of television, the show was performed as live skits taken from the radio show.