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4 results for “Orson Welles” in 1942 · episodes
Cavalcade of America · Episode 300
Monday, October 12, 1942
Orson Welles narrates the story of Christopher Columbus and his historic voyage in 1492, reflecting on the significance of exploration and discovery. The broadcast celebrates the legacy of Columbus while acknowledging the contributions of other explorers throughout history. Opening credits, Columbus prepares for his journey, Setting sail from Spain, Facing the threat of mutiny, Discovering land at last, Reflecting on Columbus's legacy, America is rediscovered again survival, psychological cozy Starring Orson Welles in Admiral of the Ocean Sea on the Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. Good evening. This is Orson Welles. In an old book in a library in the city of Seville, this is written. An age shall come after many years when the ocean will loose the chain of things and a huge land lie revealed. The quotation is from an ancient Roman play by Seneca. An age shall come after many years when the ocean will loose the chai…
Cavalcade of America · Episode 298
Monday, September 28, 1942
In Thunder From The Mountain, Orson Welles portrays Benito Juarez as he faces the diplomatic pressures surrounding the fate of Maximilian, the last emperor of Mexico. The stakes rise as Juarez must choose between mercy and the liberation of his nation. Opening credits, Ambassadors await Maximilian's fate, Juarez confronts the President, Juarez plans to reclaim Mexico, Juarez returns to his homeland, People rally for freedom, Mexico stands united against tyranny murder, crime, psychological tense Starring Orson Welles in an original radio play, Thunder from the Mountains, by Arthur Miller, a story of Juarez, liberator of Mexico, on the cavalcade of America. Seventy-five years ago, on June 19th, as the light of dawn broke over the peak of Mount Popocatapetl, death by rifle fire was administered to Ferdinand Maximilian, last emperor of Mexico. With it came liberty to a nation. More than any other, one man was responsible. He was Benito Juarez. It is his ever-glorious story that we tell ton…
Cavalcade of America · Episode 302
Monday, October 26, 1942
Tonight's Cavalcade of America honors Navy Day and the rich traditions of the United States Navy, featuring Rear Admiral W.H.P. Blandy and Orson Welles. Debate the need for a navy, Establishing a new flag, Recalling an old sea battle, Discussing the need for old Ironsides, Admiral Dahlgren reflects on innovation, Exploring naval traditions and heroism war, survival, crime tense Tonight, Cavalcade brings you a special program in commemoration of Navy Day tomorrow, and in honor of 100 years of superlative American naval ordnance. Rear Admiral W.H.P. Blandy, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, has something to tell all Americans, which you will hear as part of our program. To conduct our salute to the United States Navy, we welcome back to the stage of the Cavalcade Playhouse, Orson Welles. Good evening, Mrs. Orson Welles. Every now and then, an American is awarded the Navy …
Suspense · Episode 11
Wednesday, September 2, 1942
A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity. One of the great supernatural stories ever on radio, a modern classic. A cross country motorist sees a man by the side of the road, with spots of fresh rain on his shoulder! John Brown, Orson Welles drives through the rain, encounters the hitchhiker again, feels the growing dread, sees the hitchhiker at the stand, realizes he's being followed, calls home for help, faces the haunting truth, Columbia Broadcasting System supernatural, psychological ominous Berry Kroeger CBS The Columbia Network takes pleasure in bringing you Suspense. Columbia's parade of outstanding thrillers produced and directed by William Spear and scored by Bernard Herman. The notable melodramas from stage and screen, fiction and radio, presented each week to bring you to the edge of your chair to keep you in Suspense. Good evening. This is Orson Welles. I'm very happy I am to be back in the United States and back on the Columbia Network, even for so short a visit as this one, back with old fr…
