Cavalcade of America

Ep 564

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Winner Takes Life, Dr. Selman A. Waxman embarks on a quest to develop a life-saving drug amidst the backdrop of World War II. The story unfolds at Rutgers University, where Waxman and his team face the daunting task of testing a promisin…

Ep 565

In Lee of Virginia, General Robert E. Lee, portrayed by Leo G. Carroll, confronts the harsh realities of post-Civil War America. As he rides back to his home in Virginia, he faces the despair of his soldiers and the struggles of his family amidst the ruins of war. Lee's message o…

Ep 566

In Thunder on the Hudson, Washington Irving, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, struggles to find his identity as a writer in a rapidly changing America. Set in the early 1800s, Irving faces pressure from his father to pursue a conventional legal career while he yearns to capture the b…

Ep 567

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, titled Village Doctor, Dr. Arthur Chester Sudan is excited about his upcoming fishing trip to Colorado, a long-desired escape from his academic responsibilities. However, his plans are quickly derailed when he is approached by a desperate…

Ep 568

In Queen of Heartbreak Trail, Harriet Pullen journeys to Alaska in 1897, driven by the hope of building a new life for herself and her four children after the death of her husband. As she arrives in Skagway, she is met with the roughness of the gold rush era, filled with prospect…

Ep 569

In The Enlightened Professor, we follow the story of Benjamin Silliman, a visionary young man who is appointed as Yale College's first professor of chemistry in 1801. As he navigates the challenges of introducing a scientific curriculum to a conservative institution, Silliman fac…

Ep 570

In the Cavalcade of America episode Who Walk Alone, we follow Ned Langford, a soldier recently returned from the Spanish-American War, as he prepares for his upcoming marriage. However, he is plagued by a strange numbness that spreads from his hand to his leg, prompting concern f…

Ep 571

In The Last Frontier, we follow the journey of Frederick Remington, an artist who seeks inspiration in the vast Arizona territory of 1884. While he initially feels out of place and longs for the comforts of civilization, he meets an old timer who shares stories of the West's wild…

Ep 572

In Chautauqua Fable, narrated by William Powell, the story revolves around an eleven-year-old boy named Dewey Craver and his longing to attend the Chautauqua in Belleville. Dewey's excitement grows as his mother reads a letter from Aunt Catherine detailing the event's attractions…

Ep 573

In Skylark Song, Grace Moore, portrayed by Lucille Ball, aspires to be an opera singer, inspired by her church choir performances in Delaco, Tennessee. Despite her father's reservations about a theatrical career, Grace is determined to pursue her passion for music and prove her t…

Ep 574

In The Common Glory, we find Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Basil Rathbone, at a crucial moment in American history. As he prepares to draft the Declaration of Independence, he reflects on his life in Virginia and the sacrifices required for freedom. The episode captures the tens…

Ep 575

In The Exiled Heart, Louisa May Alcott, portrayed by Rosemary De Camp, shares her journey as a budding author in 19th-century New England. Amidst the backdrop of her family's struggles and the literary giants of her time, Louisa grapples with her responsibilities to her family wh…

Ep 576

In the Cavalcade of America episode Break the News, Thomas Riggs, a young journalist, faces the daunting task of keeping his newspaper afloat amidst fierce competition. As he collaborates with rival publishers to form a cooperative news-gathering agency, the Associated Press, the…

Ep 577

In Gettysburg, the audience is transported to a critical moment in American history, the Battle of Gettysburg, as narrated by Dick Powell. Rather than focusing on the generals and their strategies, the episode highlights the personal stories of six ordinary people—men, women, and…

Ep 578

In The Proud Way, Verena Howell, a spirited 17-year-old, travels to Hurricane plantation for Christmas, where she meets the influential Jefferson Davis and his family. As she interacts with the Davises, she grapples with her burgeoning feelings for Jeff and the weight of family e…