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In 1937, he moved to NBC as their "Sunshine Melody Man", offering hymns and uplifting messages. McConnell’s blend of "songs, humor and philosophy" aired over network affiliates at 5:30pm. Guests included the Doring Trio, The Four Grenadiers, The Campus Choir and the Rhythmaires. In 1936, McConnell was featured in  Acme Sunshine Melodies  on WMAQ in Chicago. The Sunday afternoon program was sponsored by Acme White Lead and Color Works.[3]McConnell became known in New York City when he was heard over WJZ, though the show was broadcast from Chicago and he lived in Elk Rapids, Michigan. time-slot and sponsors also changed. For a while, he was heard at 10:30 am doing a 15-minute program sponsored by the Air Conditioning Training Corporation of Youngstown, Ohio.  Variety  noted that aside from such hymns as "God Understands," he "unloads a hokey hodgepodge of songs and you-know-me-I wouldn't-steer-you-wrong-blather."McConnell grabbed children's attention when he created t