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John Dunning _ On the Air: The Encyclopedia
Crosby's name was mentioned, and Peyton got on the telephone. He tracked Crosby to the set of The Bells of St. Mary's, where Crosby was working on the role, ironically, of a priest. On the spur of the moment, Crosby agreed to do the show. Francis Cardinal Spellman also appeared, and the Mother's Day broadcast was such a success that Peyton pushed ahead with plans for a regular series. Mutual donated the time, under four conditions: that the show be of top quality; that it be strictly nonsectarian; that a major film star be involved each week; and that Peyton pay production costs himself. He met Loretta Young, who advised him how to approach the stars and became the "first lady" of Family Theater
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