The Bickersons' Love Letters

by Ben Ohmart (Editor)

Never before have the infamous love letters between John and Blanche Bickerson seen the light of day, and this collection shows just why. This amazing testament to the strength of marriage celebrates the true depth of feeling the squabbling couple felt for one another. And no. It wasn't always bickering! Unearthed at last are their origins: how they met. Who they are. Their very different backgrounds. Now experience, for a change, the love shared between two people who were obviously made for one another. "I'm sure you've all heard about the Lost Honeymooners Episodes, but Ben Ohmart has done us one better. He's found the "Lost Love Letters" of John B. and Blanche P. who were later to reap radio fame and fortune as "The Battling Bickersons." With the aid of their only child, Jules, he has painstakingly recreated their historical and hysterical correspondence from a high school crush to an elopement in 1939. The results are also painful, as your sides will be aching with laughter. Fans of OTR rejoice! This is a great compliment to the previously published scripts representing their audio triumph of years past. " - Phil Proctor of The Firesign Theatre "Ben Ohmart's discovery of the Bickerson's love letters is the dysfunctional lover's equivalent of finding the Dead Sea Scrolls." - Jay Johnson, Chuck and Bob on Soap A Bottle-of-the-Month Club Selection

78 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2010

About the author

Owner of BearManor Media.

Reviews

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and sweet, this book really tickled me. The relationship between the Bickerson's started out like most: awkward nervousness and endless flattery. However, somewhere along the way it is obvious that Blanche is not as "generous" as John is in regards to how she shows her affection. In the end, though, it is still a love story that was able to stand the test of time. Like most married couples, the love letters thin out quite a bit after the bliss of a new marriage wears off, but it is evident that the two are still very much in love. After reading their story, I want to find out more about these two who were so enamored with one another.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of personal letters between John and Blanche Bickerson, who achieved radio fame due to their arguing. Ben Ohmart, editor, adds notes so that the reader is not lost of the circumstances surrounding the text. You will find that John and Blanche were unique (to put it nicely), each in their own way. Some how in this uniqueness they managed to truly love each other in what most would consider a toxic relationship.