Ding Dong Daddy - Part 2 - UI Podcast #235
Part 2 of the true story of Francis Van Wie, the streetcar conductor whose scandalous marriages captivated 1940s San Francisco.
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Show Notes
Step into the life of Francis Van Wie, a streetcar conductor with charm, wit, and a string of marriages that captivated 1940s San Francisco, transforming a wartime distraction into a national sensation. Join the ride with the "Ding Dong Daddy"!
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Listen to the song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MReOG3RyXWg by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
A list of Francis Van Wie's 18 confirmed wives can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wives-of-Francis-Van-Wie.pdf
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