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How many Cavalcade of America episodes are on Goldie?

Goldie has 731 playable Cavalcade of America episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.

When did Cavalcade of America originally air?

Cavalcade of America originally aired 1935–1953 on CBS, Blue NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.

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Anthology Drama · 1935–1953

Cavalcade of America

731 episodes · CBS, Blue NBC

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About this show

Cavalcade of America is a anthology drama radio series (1935–1953) on CBS, Blue NBC. Hosted by Channing Bonner.

Episodes

On Goldie — 39 episodes · page 2 of 3

Ep 610
May 2, 1949 · When We're Green We Grow
In When We're Green We Grow, the Logan family welcomes a visitor, Miss McKimmon, a home demonstration agent from Raleigh, who arrives with innovative ideas for farm life. As they discuss the benefits of fireless cookers and community clubs, the family grapples with their traditio…
29:50
Ep 611
May 9, 1949 · Heard 'round the World
In Heard 'round the World, set in 1875 Concord, Massachusetts, the story unfolds during the unveiling of a statue dedicated to the Minutemen. Judge Henry French, played by Donald Crisp, stands in for his son, Daniel Chester French, who is studying in Italy. As the ceremony progre…
26:30
Ep 612
May 16, 1949 · The House Near Little Dock Street
In The House Near Little Dock Street, set in 1777 Philadelphia, Lydia Darrow finds herself in a precarious position as she hosts Colonel Robert Patterson and British soldiers in her home. While she tries to maintain a facade of cooperation with the British, her brother Philip, a…
23:34
Ep 613
May 23, 1949 · Woman with a Sword
In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Woman with a Sword, Anna Ella Carroll, portrayed by Madeleine Carroll, advocates for a daring military campaign during the Civil War. As she presents her strategy to key Union officials, including President Lincoln, she faces skepticism…
25:37
Ep 614
May 30, 1949 · Reluctant Rebel
In The Reluctant Rebel, Adam Collier comes back to Albany from Oxford to manage his father's estate, inheriting a contentious piece of land near Lake Champlain. As he learns about the local poachers and the fierce Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen, Adam grapples with the mor…
24:52
Ep 615
Jun 6, 1949 · The Return of the Lodger
In The Return of the Lodger, Jacob Reese returns to a New York police station on a rainy night, haunted by memories of his past as a homeless man. Now the city's police commissioner, Reese is determined to address the appalling conditions that the homeless endure in the station.…
26:57
Ep 616
Jun 13, 1949 · Footlights on the Frontier
In Footlights on the Frontier, the story unfolds through the eyes of young Joseph Jefferson, who recounts his formative years in a traveling theater family. With dreams of owning their own theater, Joseph's father proposes a bold plan to build one in Springfield, but the family f…
27:30
Ep 617
Jun 20, 1949 · Ridin' Shotgun
In the episode Ridin' Shotgun, Scott Davis, portrayed by Ralph Bellamy, is an ordinary man with a deep desire for justice in the Dakota Territory. His wife, Dixie, worries as he accepts a perilous job riding shotgun on a treasure coach, tasked with protecting gold bullion from th…
29:58
Ep 618
Jun 27, 1949 · The Homecoming of Sou Chan
In The Homecoming of Sue Chan, Sue Chan arrives in Portland, Oregon, from China, filled with hopes of making a fortune. However, he quickly realizes the difficulties of navigating a foreign land without speaking English. His initial attempts to find his cousin, Pin Chan, lead to…
29:45
Ep 619
Aug 30, 1949 · Wire to the West
In the episode Wire to the West, Hiram Sibley finds himself in a pivotal moment in the history of communication as he visits a telegraph office in Washington, D.C. in 1849. Faced with the disorganized state of the telegraph industry, he grapples with the idea of investing in a ne…
29:33
Ep 620
Sep 6, 1949 · Lay That Musket Down
In Lay That Musket Down, Christopher Ludwig, a baker from Philadelphia, approaches General Washington with a bold idea to turn the tide of the American Revolution. He believes that Hessian soldiers, who are fighting against their will, can be persuaded to desert if they hear the…
27:09
Ep 621
Sep 13, 1949 · Joe Palmer's Beard
In Joe Palmer's Beard, we delve into the life of Joe Palmer, who defies societal norms by sporting a beard in 1830, a time when such facial hair is frowned upon. As the ridicule escalates, his son Tommy finds himself bullied at school, leading to tension within the family. Joe gr…
26:32
Ep 622
Sep 20, 1949 · Troublesome Jane
In Troublesome Jane, Jane Swidman arrives in St. Cloud, Minnesota, seeking rest but is quickly confronted with the sight of a slave in chains, igniting her passion for abolition. Despite her initial reluctance, Jane is compelled to start an anti-slavery newspaper, driven by her a…
26:19
Ep 623
Sep 27, 1949 · The Immortal Blacksmith
In The Immortal Blacksmith, storyteller John Nesbitt brings to life the tale of Tom Davenport, a visionary blacksmith from Vermont who invents the world's first workable electric motor. As Tom and his brother Oliver embark on a market trip, Emily, Tom's devoted wife, anxiously aw…
27:12
Ep 625
Oct 11, 1949 · This Little Plot of Ground
In This Little Plot of Ground, Ralph Waldo Emerson, portrayed by Cornell Wilde, navigates the complexities of love and ambition in 1828 Boston. As he contemplates a potential pastoral role in New Hampshire, he is torn between familial expectations and his own desires. His Aunt Ma…
30:31

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Can I stream Cavalcade of America free on Goldie?: Yes. Cavalcade of America episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Cavalcade of America episodes are on Goldie?: Goldie has 731 playable Cavalcade of America episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Cavalcade of America originally air?: Cavalcade of America originally aired 1935–1953 on CBS, Blue NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Cavalcade of America?: Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.

About this show

Episodes

May 2, 1949 · When We're Green We Grow

May 9, 1949 · Heard 'round the World

May 16, 1949 · The House Near Little Dock Street

May 23, 1949 · Woman with a Sword

May 30, 1949 · Reluctant Rebel

Jun 6, 1949 · The Return of the Lodger

Jun 13, 1949 · Footlights on the Frontier

Jun 20, 1949 · Ridin' Shotgun

Jun 27, 1949 · The Homecoming of Sou Chan

Aug 30, 1949 · Wire to the West

Sep 6, 1949 · Lay That Musket Down

Sep 13, 1949 · Joe Palmer's Beard

Sep 20, 1949 · Troublesome Jane

Sep 27, 1949 · The Immortal Blacksmith

Oct 11, 1949 · This Little Plot of Ground

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