Cavalcade of America

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…

Ep 579

In the Cavalcade of America episode Incident at Niagara, Jeremy Hallett arrives back at Navy Island, eager to see Mary McDermott, the girl he loves. However, he quickly learns that the island is embroiled in a conspiracy involving settlers who are planning to invade Canada. As Je…

Ep 580

In the gripping episode Action at Santiago from Cavalcade of America, the year is 1898, and America is embroiled in the Spanish-American War. The U.S. Navy is on high alert, desperately searching for Admiral Pascual Severa and his fleet, which has vanished from sight, causing pan…

Ep 581

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, Andrew Jackson, portrayed by Walter Pidgeon, and his wife Rachel, played by Faye Bainter, navigate the challenges of leaving their beloved home, the Hermitage, for the political arena of Washington, D.C. Set in the spring of 1825, the coup…

Ep 582

In this gripping episode of Cavalcade of America, titled The Darkest Hour, Burt Lancaster portrays Jack Jewett, a courageous young American determined to protect Thomas Jefferson from British capture. Set in June 1781, the British forces, led by Lord Cornwallis, devise a plan to…

Ep 583

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Bryant's Station, Prudence Potter finds herself in a precarious situation after her husband is killed by a renegade during an Indian attack. Set in the tumultuous Kentucky wilderness of 1782, the story unfolds as Prudence grapples with t…

Ep 584

In the Cavalcade of America episode The Blue Cockade, the year is 1781, and tensions are high among soldiers encamped near Morristown, New Jersey. George Mitchell leads a revolt among his fellow troops who feel neglected and underappreciated after years of service. As they seek f…

Ep 585

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Garden Key, Dr. Samuel Mudd stands trial, accused of being complicit in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. He insists on his innocence, claiming he did not recognize the injured man he treated as John Wilkes Booth, the notor…

Ep 586

In The Burning Bush, the life of Booker T. Washington is explored, highlighting his rise from the depths of slavery to a position of influence in American society. The narrative begins with his childhood experiences as a slave, where he yearns for education despite the oppressive…

Ep 588

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, titled Betrayal, we delve into the complex love story of Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold during the American Revolutionary War. Set in British-occupied Philadelphia in 1778, Peggy finds herself torn between her affections for Arnold and…

Ep 589

In Cavalcade of America, Dennis McClanahan and his wife Kate await the arrival of their first child in 1842 Boston. As the couple prepares for the birth, Dennis grapples with the decision of whether to hire a midwife or a doctor, especially given the alarming rise of childbed fev…

Ep 590

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Cornelia Otis Skinner bring to life the story of Otis Skinner, a celebrated theater actor, and his budding romance with Maud Durbin, a young actress. Set in the 1890s, the narrative unfolds as they navigate the co…