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Starring Frank Morgan in Names on the Land on the cavalcade of America sponsored by the DuPont Company, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. But first here is Gaine Whitman. One of the most inspiring things about Christmas is the way it brings us together in our thoughts. Under the sparkling lights of the Christmas tree, the family in California and the family in Maine are thinking much the same thoughts this evening, feeling the same pleasure and tend…

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Synopsis

In the enchanting episode Names on the Land from Cavalcade of America, Frank Morgan takes on the role of a train conductor guiding listeners on a whimsical journey through the United States on Christmas Eve. This special broadcast is infused with the spirit of the holiday season, as families across the nation come together to celebrate. The train ride serves as a metaphor for homecoming, with each town name representing a unique story and a connection to the past.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 459

Names on the Land

Monday, December 24, 1945 · 29:41

Cavalcade of America, Episode 459

Names on the Land

Monday, December 24, 1945 · 29:41

Summary

In Names on the Land, Frank Morgan takes listeners on a whimsical train ride across America, exploring the origins of town names on Christmas Eve. The journey highlights the significance of homecoming and the spirit of the holiday season.

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