Dave Elman, a noted radio host, comedian, and songwriter approached
NBC with an idea for a new radio show: "Ordinary people would become
advocates about their unusual hobbies", which were to be judged by an
invited celebrity. NBC approved, and, on October 6, 1937, Elman debuted
Hobby Lobby. The show became popular, and thousands of letters came
in each week from people who wanted to talk about their hobbies. Many
celebrities also sought to be on Elman’s show.

Dave Elman (David Kopelman) 
(May 6, 1900 – 5 December 1967)

MIKE GRACIA

Raymond Albert "Ray" Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984)

Businessman Ray Kroc joined McDonald’s in 1954 and turned it into the
world’s dominant fast-food chain after buying the business for $2.7 million
in 1961.

Kroc was included in Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century,
and amassed a fortune during his lifetime. He owned the San Diego Padres
baseball team from 1974 until his death in 1984. 

CAMILLE BOHANNON

Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton
(October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966)

Original release on CBS/ABC: October 4, 1957 – June 20, 1963.

The show has attained an iconic status in the United States, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.

 
  Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Mathers turned 68 in June.

Tony Lee Dow turned 71 in April.