Cavalcade of America

Ep 505

In The Woman on Lime Rock, Ida Lewis steps into the role of lighthouse keeper when her father suffers a debilitating stroke. As storms rage and fog envelops the ocean, her commitment to the lighthouse symbolizes resilience and bravery. The story unfolds in 1911, highlighting Ida'…

Ep 506

In The Prairie Burner, Cyrus Holliday dreams of building a railroad from Topeka to Santa Fe in 1866, but he encounters fierce resistance from local cattlemen who threaten his plans. Despite their warnings, he remains determined to push forward, even as financial backing proves el…

Ep 507

In Builder of the Soo, we are introduced to Katie Burroughs and her new boarder, Charles Harvey, during a Thanksgiving dinner in 1852. Katie dreams of a canal that would connect Lake Superior to Lake Huron, a vision that is met with laughter and doubt from the men around her. How…

Ep 508

In A Chance for Jimmy, we follow Dr. Francis Henry Brown, portrayed by Basil Rathbun, as he navigates the complexities of child health in the aftermath of the Civil War. The story centers on a young boy named Jimmy, who falls ill, prompting the doctor to confront the dire state o…

Ep 509

In The Magnificent Failure, Josiah White, played by Burgess Meredith, is a visionary whose innovative ideas are met with ridicule by his contemporaries. Set in the aftermath of the American War of Independence, White believes he can solve Philadelphia's pressing water supply prob…

Ep 510

In The Voice of the Wizard, Thomas Edison, portrayed by Dane Clark, faces the pressures of an upcoming banquet while struggling with his inventive spirit. His wife, Mary, played by Donna Reed, urges him to prepare, but Edison is distracted by a new invention that converts speech…

Ep 511

In Man Against the Mountain, Gustav Marsh, portrayed by Chester Morris, defies the ominous reputation of Mount Whitney as he proposes to build a trail to its summit. The villagers of Lone Pine, haunted by past tragedies linked to the mountain, are skeptical of his ambitious plan,…

Ep 512

In Abigail Opens the White House, Abigail Adams, portrayed by Ida Lupino, finds herself at the center of a political storm in 1797. As her husband, President John Adams, grapples with the looming threat of war with France, Abigail's wisdom and conviction shine through. She confro…

Ep 513

In Mr. Pullman's Palace Car, George Fullman, a young railroad man, dreams of creating a sleeping car that offers comfort to weary travelers in the 1850s. As he travels from New York to Chicago, he encounters a tired family and realizes the dire need for better accommodations on t…

Ep 514

In The Stirring Blood, Dave Evans, a dedicated reporter, is determined to cover a significant medical breakthrough regarding erythroblastosis, a condition affecting newborns. Despite his editor's dismissal of the story as unworthy of the newspaper, Dave believes it could save liv…

Ep 515

In The Man with Green Fingers, Luther Burbank, portrayed by Lionel Barrymore, invites a young boy named Tad into his garden, sharing his passion for botany and the beauty of nature. Burbank's innovative approach to horticulture, where he aims to improve plants with the help of na…

Ep 516

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, William Henry Seward, portrayed by Thomas Mitchell, experiences the bitter disappointment of being overlooked for the presidency in favor of Abraham Lincoln. Set against the backdrop of a divided nation on the brink of civil war, Seward's…

Ep 517

In Kansas Marshall, Wyatt Earp, portrayed by Henry Fonda, rides into the tumultuous town of Wichita in 1874, hoping to leave his past as a lawman behind. However, the lawless environment is palpable, and Earp quickly realizes that his reputation precedes him. Local gunmen, partic…

Ep 518

In That Skipper from Stonington, Captain Richard Loper longs to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a whaler, but he is stuck managing a passenger packet in 1820. Despite the challenges of ferrying demanding travelers, he remains resolute in his dream of whal…

Ep 519

In Peanut Vendor, Amadeo Obesey, portrayed by Don Amici, embarks on his journey as a young Italian immigrant in America. Arriving in 1889, he is determined to make a life for himself and support his family back home. Amadeo's Americanization begins as he works hard in a grocery s…