Let’s Pretend – The Youth Who Learned To Shiver And Shake. ep20, 470816
Take a train ride to storyland to learn about the brave boy who had to learn to shiver and shake. A fearless boy was never afraid at spooky stories, although…
Arch Oboler’s Plays – The Ways Of Men Past, Present, And Future. 390415
A trilogy of stories takes a look at war. In a time gone by, a grandfather tries to tell his grandson about war. Men recruited, and pressed into service to…
Fort Laramie – Audition, John Dener. ep00, 550725
John Dener is featured as Captain Lee Quince in this audition installment. Raymond Burr would later take on the starring role. A pair of privates feel they are owed something,…
Fibber McGee and Molly – Mouse in the House. ep194, 390228
Fibber brags on his prowess at hunting big game. He brags about being Card Trek McGee to the big time safari guide who is in town, and looking for a…
Mutual Broadcast Service In Review – 1939 In Review. 400101
By its own admission, the year was one characterised by war. Actual news sound bites share stories of crime and punishment, bravery and survival, and the election of a new…
Our Miss Brooks – Weekend At Crystal Lake. ep7, 480919
There's something peaceful about a lake. On the surface, clean, shimmering water, with wind kicking up little ripples on the surface. Ducks swimming, or waddling near the shoreline. A row…
Wild Bill Hickock – Big John and Little Mike. ep60, 520312
A bandit named Big John has the attention of wild Bill and Jingles. Buddy is a kid who wants to lend a hand in the case, against the will of…
Six Shooter – Apron Faced Sorrel. ep21, 540207
Britt is to meet a friend at the train station. It's the first trip out West for the young traveller. The teenager, Clay, is introduced to a range of typical…
You Are There – Defeat Of The Spanish Armada, 1588AD. 470811.
Sir Francis Drake and the Brittish fleet are at sea. CBS reporters interview him to discuss the tactics in making contact with the Spanish Armada that threatens London. Meanwhile in…
On Stage – The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. ep26, 530702.
Elliot and Cathy ewis get patriotic as they dramatize the events surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride. Everyone has heard the famous poem by Longfellow, or at least knows about it.…