Cavalcade of America

Ep 593

In The Gift of Johnny Appleseed, Link Barron arrives in Illinois with dreams of claiming land and establishing a home. He meets Sally Greenup, the daughter of a local farmer, and their connection grows amidst the backdrop of the frontier. As Link shares his ambitions, he is also…

Ep 594

In Experiment at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Rex Harrison, grapples with the implications of a smallpox outbreak as he returns to his estate. His daughter, Patsy, expresses concern for their friends affected by the disease, prompting discussions about vaccination a…

Ep 595

In Secret Operation, Dr. John Erdman is drawn into a clandestine medical mission amidst the turmoil of June 1893. As he prepares for a critical surgery, he is whisked away under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind his duties at Bellevue Hospital. The urgency of the situation…

Ep 596

In The Queen's Handmaid, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, a young man named Robert bribes his way into the prison where Queen Marie Antoinette is held captive. He brings her news of a potential escape plan involving friends in America who are preparing a refuge…

Ep 597

In One Last Romance, Benjamin Franklin finds himself entangled in a delicate situation involving his sister Elizabeth and her oppressive brother, Stephen. Elizabeth is confined and longs for her betrothed, Benjamin West, who is in London, while Stephen's control over her life gro…

Ep 598

In The Store That Winked Out, we find young Abe Lincoln, portrayed by Zachary Scott, stationed in the Illinois prairies during the Black Hawk War of 1832. As he sits by the fire with his friend Bill, Abe reflects on his life choices and the importance of perspective in shaping hi…

Ep 599

In A Valentine for Sophia, Nathaniel Hawthorne, portrayed by Glenn Ford, reminisces about his love for Sophia Peabody during a snowy winter day in 1839. As they stroll through the woods, Nathaniel expresses his hopes for their future together, despite the challenges posed by Soph…

Ep 600

In The Unheroic Hero, Douglas Fairbanks portrays Robert Stobow, a man who whimsically decides to enlist as a soldier during the French and Indian War. His journey begins with a lighthearted gathering of his servants, but soon turns serious as he faces the realities of military li…

Ep 602

In Journey Among the Lost, Dorothea Dix, portrayed by Gene Arthur, visits a women's prison in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she encounters a disturbing reality. Among the inmates are women suffering from mental illness, treated with cruelty and neglect. Dix's compassion drives…

Ep 603

In My Hunt After the Captain, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes learns that his son, Captain O.W. Holmes Jr., has been injured during the Battle of Antietam. The news shatters the peace of his home, compelling him to embark on a frantic journey to the battlefield in search of his son. As…

Ep 605

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Boy Wanted, a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, is thrilled to finally adopt a child after a long wait. They arrive at the adoption agency, expecting to meet a little girl, but instead, they are introduced to a boy named Rudy Peterson. Desp…

Ep 606

In Citizen Mama, starring Irene Dunn, the story unfolds through the eyes of daughter Catherine as she recalls her family's life in San Francisco. The Hansen family faces the complexities of immigrant identity and the desire for acceptance in their new home. When young Dagmar is t…

Ep 607

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Dinner at Belmont, set during the Civil War, Major Gale Thurston of the Union Army seeks Dr. Barryon Lindley, who is believed to be hiding from authorities. The search leads him to the home of Mrs. S.C. Polk, where she asserts her influe…

Ep 608

In Honest John Gaminski and the 13 Uncle Sams, the story revolves around the cunning politician, Inonis John Gaminski, who is facing a significant challenge in the lead-up to the local elections. As his political machine comes under fire from the reform party, Gaminski's reputati…

Ep 609

In Lady on a Mission, set in revolutionary Paris, American Ambassador James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth, confront the dire situation of Madame Lafayette, who is imprisoned and facing the guillotine. Despite James's diplomatic constraints, Elizabeth's determination to save Mada…