Aunt Olly Part 1: Children’s Party
A studio portrait of Aunt Olly with her puppet friend Gus. MHA 765-1. 196-.
In this episode, we explore the work of Olly Penner, better known to many as Aunt Olly, the host of the radio program Children’s Party. From 1959 to 1987, thousands of children tuned in daily to listen to the program. When Olly became a radio host in 1959, it was uncommon for married women to work outside the home, but she made it work while raising a young family.
In this episode, we learn about Aunt Olly’s process, her path to the career she had, and hear as listeners to Children’s Party recount the impact it had on them.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 13: Aunt Olly Part 1: Children’s Party
Date: January 26, 2025
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives
Now available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify