American Trail – The Northwest Ordinance, 1787. ep2, 1953
The area from Ohio to Illinois is largely an unexplored wilderness. An American frontiersman takes a wife, and strikes out to make a home. At the same time the government…
American Trail – The Dispatch To New York, 1776. ep1, 1953
An early newspaper reporter from New York interviews Patrick Henry on the new Constitution that is being proposed. Patriots who were united in rebelling against the oppressive British government are…
Doctor Kildare – Dan Malloys Peptic Ulcer. 500713 (retro423)
A busy contractor is examined by Dr Kildare, but doesn't have time for the extensive tests the medical men need to make a good diagnosis. The doctors convince him his…
American Trail – The Brave Flag. ep13, 1953.
This short series ends up with the story of how our flag came to be, and some of it's history. George Washington was instrumental in the first designs for the…
American Trail – The Blue Yonder. ep12, 1953.
What would a radio series about American milestones be without aviation? Here's one with a glimpse at the beginnings of how the wright brothers came to invent the airplane. we…
American Trail – The New South. ep11, 1953.
The Southern United States used to be a quiet, serene place. After the Civil War ended in 1865, it was quiet and nearly barren. It would be a long road…
American Trail – Rich Desert. ep10, 1953.
We look in on Arizona in 1879. A man faces near death over the lack of water. With help from a kindly rancher, he is given a more practical occupation.…
American Trail – California Gold Rush. ep9, 1953.
Special guest, Bing Crosby and his son Lindsay introduce the show. Bing sings a few bars of a song about the California Gold Rush, then fades into flashback as he…
American Trail – Magic Wire. ep8, 1953.
As Samuel Morse struggles to bring his invention to life, we get a glimpse of his unglamourous house and workshop. Will he win the grant money that he desperately needs…
American Trail – On To Monterey, 1843. ep7, 1953.
We tag along with John C Fremont as he takes his band of explorers to travel through the lands out West, and report on his findings. Dangers from natives, strange…