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Article: City-bred sisters were hillbilly singers: KXOK was also a conduit for the two women to strike up a professional relationship with one of Hollywood's most famous cowboy stars, Roy Rogers.(Radio History)(Mary and Ruth Miccolis)
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- St. Louis Journalism Review
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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Mary and Ruth Miccolis are excellent examples of how good old-fashioned tenacity could pay off for radio entertainers during the medium's heyday.
They were known for their singing and yodeling work, both on the radio and in appearances.
Born in the early '20s in the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park, the singing sisters moved to the St. Louis area while in their teens to pursue their dream of breaking into show business.
Even now it's hard to imagine two youngsters making such a break from their parents. But back then, it was almost unheard of for young girls to take such a step. They did, however, have a good reason for taking the chance.