 Abroad with the Lockhearts was a 13-episode syndicated romantic comedy radio series, first broadcast in 1930. The earliest known broadcast date was August 17, 1930, on WCAO Baltimore. It was broadcasted various times and on various stations throughout the United States for at least the next four years, and overseas until at least 1935. The series starred real-life married couple Gene and Kathleen Lockhart, as Will Lockhart and Mrs. Lockhart, whose first name was actually never said. In the opening episode, Will was described as a businessman, comfortable, blunt, knows his own mind, enjoys his business and his community, a plain American businessman. Mrs. Lockhart is a pleasant type of American wife, a thorough housekeeper, belongs to the women's club and a literary club of her town, and still retains the spirit of romance. Abroad with the Lockhearts followed the Lockhearts as they embarked on a tour of Europe for their 10th wedding anniversary, visiting seven glorious countries over 50 wonderful days. To get there, though, Mrs. Lockhart had to convince Mr. Lockhart to give up his annual summer fishing trip with his friend Charlie. Will gave in, but made it clear throughout the trip that he'd rather have gone fishing. He did occasionally find things he enjoyed like a burlesque show in Paris, and grudgingly admitted in the final episode that he was glad he went. Set in the early years of the Great Depression, abroad with the Lockhearts provides a glimpse of the American view of traveling to Europe, something out of reach for the vast majority of people at the time. The banter between the two very different personalities as they encountered strange new people in circumstances is what makes this show endearing to this day. For Old Time Radio Researchers, I'm your announcer Patrick Andre. Enjoy the show.