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For this week's podcast we set sail for Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 WWII parable, Lifeboat. Set entirely on a lifeboat occupied by several survivors of a U-boat attack in the Atlantic ocean, it's a morality tale set entirely at sea.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A 20th Century Fox Picture. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and Kenneth Macgowan. Written by Jo Swerling from a story by John Steinbeck. Starring Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Mary Anderson, Henry Hull, Hume Cronyn, John Hodiak, Heather Angel, Canada Lee. Cinematography by Glen MacWilliams. Music by Hugo W. Friedhofer.Ranking: 19 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines Lifeboat got 1,961 ranking points.
Guys and Dolls, a classic 1950's musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just when Times Square was in decline. This beloved musical fable, written by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows, dazzled audiences and became a smash hit revival. In this episode, Producer Michael David reveals how he acquired the rights to the show and gathered the powerhouse creative team that made this show sparkle. Press Agent Adrian Bryan-Brown then shares how the show struggled in previews, but persevered to win over the hearts of the audience. This episode features never-before-heard excerpts from the interviews Michael Riedel recorded while writing his 2020 best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a Wonderful Life here on the Finding Good Bones podcast with our guest Nancy Guzman - fiber artist, witch, tarot reader, horror film fanatic, sci-fi enthusiast, and a Gemini with too many hobbies - as we take a look at this holiday classic from Frank Capra. We discuss the underplayed darkness in the film, the blinders depression can put on a person, and the joy we can all create without even knowing it. Did you hear that? A capitalist angel just got its wings!
In this episode, theater content creators Will Anderson and Rachael Joyce-Anderson, also known as The Theater Lovers, discuss comedy songs in musical theater. We also talk about the song "Adelaide's Lament" from the 1950 Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows musical Guys and Dolls. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on X/Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Grand Old Ivy" from How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" from Kiss Me Kate "Comedy Tonight" from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three" "A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd "Adelaide's Lament" from Guys and Dolls
Analizamos el musical “GUYS AND DOLLS” conocido en España por la adaptación al cine que se estrenó en cine como “Ellos y ellas” protagonizado por Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons y Vivian Blaine. Un musical que se representa con bastante asiduidad tanto en el West End como en Broadway ya que es un clásico al que el público se rindió desde su estreno en Broadway en 1950. El libreto de Jo Swerling y Abe Burrows está basado en los relatos “El idilio de Miss Sarah Brown” y “Presión arterial” de Damon Runyon y las canciones son de Frank Loesser, compositor al que ya conocemos por su musical “Cómo triunfar sin dar golpe” (How to succeed in bussiness without really trying” que vimos en un podcast anterior. Para esta ocasión nos hemos servido principalmente de la versión del musical estrenada en Broadway en 1992 dirigida por Jerry Zaks que protagonizaron Nathan Lane (Nathan Detroit), Peter Gallagher (Sky Masterson), Faith Prince (Adelaide) y Josie de Guzman (Sarah Brown). 00h 00’00” Luck be a lady tonight 00h 02’51” Presentación 00h 04’26” Cabecera 00h 05’35” Inicio 00h 06’07” Overture – Runyon Land 00h 14’02” Fugue for tinhorns 00h 15’47” Follow the fold 00h 17’32” The oldest established 00h 21’47” I’ll know 00h 27’10” A bushel and a peck 00h 31’09” Adelaide’s lament 00h 35’08” Guys and dolls 00h 39’10” Havana 00h 43’56” Adelaide 00h 48’06” If I were a bell 00h 51’08” My time of day 00h 53’42” I’ve never been in love before 00h 56’04” Entr’acte – Take back your mink 01h 01’39” Adelaide’s lament (Reprise) 01h 03’31” More I cannot wish you 01h 06’08” Crapshooters dance 01h 10’32” Luck be a lady 01h 14’06” Sue me 01h 17’51” Sit down, you’re rockin’ the boat 01h 21’40” Marry the man today 01h 24’41” The happy ending 01h 26’47” Curiosidades y anécdotas 01h 29’14” Pet me, poppa 01h 34’10” A woman in love 01h 38’39” Sort vens amb mi aquesta nit
It's time again for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins Tom each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today, she brings us reviews of two notable DC productions. The first is the revival of esteemed playwright Mary Zimmerman's The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci, now on stage at Shakespeare Theatre Company. The highly visual production, directed by the playwright, celebrates the interplay of science, art, and the human spirit as it brings to life the writings of the 15th century Italian artist, engineer and inventor. The Notebooks of Leonardo DaVinci continues at Shakespeare Theatre Company through October 29. Judy's second review today spotlights the classic Tony-Award-winning Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The popular musical is getting a lavish new production at the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage. It's being directed by Marc Bruni and features an all-star cast, led by Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart as Nathan Detroit, Tony Award® winner Jessie Mueller as Miss Adelaide, Steven Pasquale as Sky Masterson, and Tony Award® nominee and Grammy Award® winner Phillipa Soo as Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls continues at The Kennedy Center through October 16. Follow the links for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin has maintained a diverse career working in the theatre industry for over three decades. He served as Executive Producer to The Group Theatre Too, a theatre collective in NYC, for 15 years producing the award-winning musical, Count To Ten at The New York Musical Festival, the revival of Michael Bennett's Seesaw, and the Pulitzer-Prize nominated play, Album by David Rimmer. Other credits include: The Choreographer's Canvas at the 92nd Street Y, The World Goes Round at Circle in the Square, and Song and Dance Men at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Justin is an award-winning director and choreographer with credits including Crazy For You (Berkshire Theatre Award), Hairspray (Lincoln Center Award), Errol and Fidel (NYMF Award), Gypsy of the Year, and the Off-Broadway musical One Night With Fanny Brice. In 2019 he was the program advisor for Peridance's Commercial Dance Program, and currently is co-director of the non-profit youth organization, New Generation Theatre, in Rockland County. Justin appeared on MTV's "Made" as a coach for aspiring performers and continues teaching as an adjunct professor at Marymount Manhattan College and Broadway Dance Center. He is also Artistic Director of Common Ground, a project bringing tap dancing and its history to people all around the world. He's worked with such talented artists as Lady Gaga, Phillip Boykin, Nicole Fosse, Richard Kline, Chita Rivera, and many more. Justin is a member of Actors Equity and the Society of Directors and Choreographers. www.justinboccitto.comMichael Kevin Baldwin, Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education Michael has performed in dozens of productions on the Playhouse stage, most recently as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast. Other favorite acting credits include playing Tony Whitcomb in Shear Madness at The Kennedy Center and The Notary in The Barber of Seville at The Metropolitan Opera. Michael has taught at The Brearley School, Hunter College High School, Skidmore College, Ghost Light Theater Camp, TADA NYC, SOAR, and The Falls Village Children's Theater. Michael co-created and directed the play #BraveSpace, which premiered at New York University's Forum on Ethnodrama. #BraveSpace explores the impact that theater has on the development of youth identity. Michael has conducted masterclasses and delivered speeches all over the country, most notably serving as a keynote speaker for The Educational Theatre Association's "Theater in our Schools" initiative. Michael received a Bachelor's Degree in Theater and Sociology from Skidmore College and a Master's Degree in Education from The City College of New York. 2022 SEASON CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION FOR ALL OUR SHOWS Please review our Covid Protocols Page before purchasing. CLICK HERE A One-Woman Musical Starring KIMBERLY FAYE GREENBERG Directed by BRIAN CHILDERS Choreographed by JUSTIN BOCCITTO SATURDAY, JULY 2ND - 8PM IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER If you're looking for laughs and Broadway style theatrical entertainment, Fanny Brice is the one to deliver ‘em to ya — well, Fanny Brice via Kimberly Faye Greenberg. The legendary comedian's life was first dramatized by Barbra Streisand in the hit Broadway musical and film Funny Girl, and now you can see Greenberg capture her hilarious spirit all over again in this original critically acclaimed and fabulous one-woman solo show. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire. One of the most popular radio stars of all time, Fanny was the voice of “Baby Snooks” on air for 25 years and even better known as the inspiration for the musical & movie Funny Girl. “Fabulous Fanny Brice brings Fanny Brice to fabulous life!” - The Huffington PostTICKETS ON SALE HERE! A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Book by JO SWERLING & ABE BURROWS Directed & Choreographed by JUSTIN BOCCITTO Associate Choreography by DANI CHAMPAGNE Musical Direction by JACOB CARLL JULY 29TH - AUGUST 14TH IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. By PAUL PORTNER Directed by BRUCE JORDAN “The audience was helpless with laughter!” - The New York Times “Shrieks of laughter night after night!” - The Washington Post Presented by special arrangement with Cranberry Productions, Inc. AUGUST 27TH - SEPTEMBER 11TH IN THE BOBBIE OLSEN THEATER This unique comedy-whodunit takes place today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon and is chock full of up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of crime. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem. Voted "Best Comedy of the Year" seven times by the Boston Globe and recipient of the title "Best Play of the Year" by both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Philadelphia Enquirer, Shear Madness has also received the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and has been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame, the first play ever to receive that accolade.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! By LORRAINE HANSBERRY "A pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." - Newsweek OCTOBER 7TH - OCTOBER 16TH IN THE BOK Set on Chicago's South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband's insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. The Younger family's heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.TICKETS ON SALE HERE! Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern, screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Jo Swerling, Michael Wilson and Frank Capra (who also directs): the story follows the life of George Baily (James Stewart), a long time resident of quaint Bedford Falls, who's only dream in life has been to shake the dusty of his crummy little hometown and see the world. As is prone to happen, those plans get put on the backburner, over and over and culm inate in a night of crisis when George contemplates a decision that will forever change things. Will there be anyone to save him, a person who's saved Bedford Falls and its citizens over and over. Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Thomas Mitchell, Todd Karns, Beulah Bondi are just some of the fine actors behind the production. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime in a black and white and colorized version. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jokagoge/support
"Let That Sink In" & "Southside" by Lee Rosevere "It's a Wonderful Life" TM & © Paramount (1946) Director: Frank Capra Producer: Frank Capra Screenwriters: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, Jo Swerling, Philip Van Doren Stern, Michael Wilson
This podcast is from episode number 530 of the program, originally broadcast on Thursday, June 20, 2019 and features reviews of the plays:- FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES, by Terence Blanchard & Kasi Lemmons, at Opera Theatre of St. Louis - THE CAPER IN AISLE 6, by Cecil McKinnon & Jack Marsh, at Circus Flora - THE BOY FROM OZ, by Peter Allen, Nick Enright, & Martin Sherman, at Stages St. Louis - SYLVIA, by A.R. Gurney, at Stray Dog Theatre - THE CORONATION OF POPPEA, by Claudio Monteverdi, at Opera Theatre of St. Louis- GUYS AND DOLLS, by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, & Jo Swerling, at The Muny - LEWIS & TOLKIEN: OF WARDROBES & RINGS, by David Payne, at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza- NEXT TO NORMAL: THE THELONIUS MONK STORY, by Mariah Richardson, at A Call to Conscience & Jazz St. Louis AND…- FAT, by Shannon Geier, at because why not? Theatre CompanyYou can also see video and still pictures of the shows that we've talked about in all of our episodes by looking for us on all social media platforms...YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Search for "twontheaisle" on all of them. Here are the direct links:Facebook: http://facebook.com/twoontheaislehecYouTube: http://youtube.com/twoontheaisleInstagram: http://instagram.com/twoontheaisleTwitter: http://twitter.com/twoontheaisleSee you on July 4, 2019!
Crash Dive 1943 Crash Dive is a World War II film in Technicolor released in 1943. It was directed by Archie Mayo, written by Jo Swerling and W.R. Burnett, and starred Tyrone Power, Dana Andrews and Anne Baxter Public Domain http://oldtimeradiodvd.com
On this date in 1946, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was released in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about the classic Christmas movie. It’s based on a story called “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, who wrote it in 1939. After failing to sell the story, he made it into a Christmas card and send copies to friends and family in 1943. One of these cards came to the attention of a producer at RKO Pictures, which bought the story intending to make it into a movie starring Cary Grant. RKO shelved the project after three unsuccessful screenplay attempts were made. Director Frank Capra read the story and saw its potential. His production company bought the rights and the three screenplays for $10,000. Capra worked with a team of writers, including Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Jo Swerling and Dorothy Parker. The popular belief is that the role of George Bailey was all but written for Jimmy Stewart, however film historian Stephen Cox claims that Henry Fonda was also considered. The part of Mary was offered first to Jean Arthur, Olivia de Havilland and Ginger Rogers before it finally went to to Donna Reed. Vincent Price and Charles Bickford were considered for the part of the villainous Mr. Potter, who was eventually played by Lionel Barrymore. Filming took place largely at RKO’s studio in Culver City, California and the RKO movie ranch in Encino, California. The only filming locations that remain intact are the home that the Martini family buys in the film, and the gymnasium at Beverly Hills High School with its swimming pool under the gym floor. It’s widely believed that “It’s a Wonderful Life” was originally a box office flop and was dislike by critics. However, this isn’t entirely true. The film made $3.3 million dollars in 1947, placing it 26th among more than 400 films released late in 1946 and in 1947. The reviews were mixed, with Time magazine and Variety praising it, and the New York Times and New Yorker magazine panning it. It went on to be nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Capra and Best Actor for Stewart. It won an Oscar for technical achievement for a new method of simulating falling snow. It lost the Best Picture Oscar to “The Best Years of Our Lives.” The single event that made the film a Christmas classic didn’t happen until 24 years after it was released. In 1974, the company which owned the rights to the film didn’t properly renew the copyright. This allowed the film to be shown inexpensively on hundreds of local television stations. The film was believed to be in the public domain until 1993, when Republic Pictures proved that it still owned the film rights to the original short story, and because of that, to all derivative works, including “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie is now licensed to NBC, which shows it twice during the Christmas season, including on Christmas Eve. Our question: Which television villain was inspired by the character of Mr. Potter? Today is unofficially Cathode-Ray Tube Day, Games Day, and National Sangria Day. It’s the birthday of tire magnate Harvey Firestone, who was born in 1868; author Sandra Cisneros, who is 62; and actor Jonah Hill, who is 33. Because our topic happened before 1960, we’ll spin the wheel to pick a year at random. This week in 1968, the top song in the U.S. was “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye. The No. 1 movie was “Oliver!,” while the novel “The Salzburg Connection” by Helen MacInnes topped the New York Times Bestsellers list. Weekly question What was the first broadcast network in the United States? Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we’ll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner’s wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll reveal the correct answer on Friday’s episode. Links Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or our website. Also, if you’re enjoying the show, please consider supporting it through Patreon.com Please rate the show on iTunes by clicking here. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_Wonderful_Life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Potter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_Rogers http://www.iamnotastalker.com/2009/12/22/the-martini-house-from-its-a-wonderful-life/ https://www.checkiday.com/12/20/2016 http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-december-20 http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1968_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1968 iOS: http://apple.co/1H2paH9 Android: http://bit.ly/2bQnk3m
Título original Gone With the Wind Año 1939 Duración 238 min. País [Estados Unidos] Estados Unidos Director Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood Guión Sidney Howard, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ben Hecht, Jo Swerling, John Van Druten (Novela: Margaret Mitchell) Música Max Steiner Fotografía Ernest Haller Reparto Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil, Butterfly McQueen, Ona Munson, Ann Rutherford, Evelyn Keyes, Mickey Kuhn Productora Selznick International Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Género Drama. Romance. Aventuras | Guerra de Secesión. Siglo XIX. Drama romántico. Drama sureño Sinopsis Georgia, 1861. En la elegante mansión sureña de Tara, vive Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), la joven más bella, caprichosa y egoísta de la región. Ella suspira por el amor de Ashley (Leslie Howard), pero él está prometido con su prima, la dulce y bondadosa Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). En la última fiesta antes del estallido de la Guerra de Secesión (1861-1865), Scarlett conoce al cínico y apuesto Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), un vividor arrogante y aventurero, que sólo piensa en sí mismo y que no tiene ninguna intención de participar en la contienda. Lo único que él desea es hacerse rico y conquistar el corazón de la hermosa Scarlett.
Título original Gone With the Wind Año 1939 Duración 238 min. País [Estados Unidos] Estados Unidos Director Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood Guión Sidney Howard, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ben Hecht, Jo Swerling, John Van Druten (Novela: Margaret Mitchell) Música Max Steiner Fotografía Ernest Haller Reparto Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil, Butterfly McQueen, Ona Munson, Ann Rutherford, Evelyn Keyes, Mickey Kuhn Productora Selznick International Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Género Drama. Romance. Aventuras | Guerra de Secesión. Siglo XIX. Drama romántico. Drama sureño Sinopsis Georgia, 1861. En la elegante mansión sureña de Tara, vive Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), la joven más bella, caprichosa y egoísta de la región. Ella suspira por el amor de Ashley (Leslie Howard), pero él está prometido con su prima, la dulce y bondadosa Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). En la última fiesta antes del estallido de la Guerra de Secesión (1861-1865), Scarlett conoce al cínico y apuesto Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), un vividor arrogante y aventurero, que sólo piensa en sí mismo y que no tiene ninguna intención de participar en la contienda. Lo único que él desea es hacerse rico y conquistar el corazón de la hermosa Scarlett.
In October of 1934, "Lux Radio Theater" debuted in New York on NBC's Blue radio network. Presenting audio versions of popular Broadway plays, the show failed to garner an audience and soon ran out of material. After switching networks to CBS and moving to Hollywood, Lux found its true market. The show began featuring adaptations of popular films, performed by as many of the original stars as possible. With an endless supply of hit films scripts and an audience of more than 40 million, Lux enjoyed a prosperous run until the curtain fell in 1956.THIS EPISODE:October 20, 1941. CBS net. "Blood and Sand". Sponsored by: Lux. The rise and fall of a great bull fighter, the role made famous by Rudolph Valentino. Kathleen Fitz, Lester Schott, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers (music director), Elsa Brand, Erik Rolf, Gale Gordon, Howard McNear, Jeff Corey, Bruce Payne (doubles), Cecil B. DeMille, Anne Stone, Tyrone Power, Annabella, Bea Benaderet, Sanford Barnett (director), George Wells (adaptor), Charlie Forsyth (sound effects), Vicente Blasco Ibanez (author), Lois Collier (commercial spokesman), Nancy Bickell (commercial spokesman), Jo Swerling (screenwriter), Nick Toms (doubles), Paul Dubov, Walter Tetley, Ben Alexander (commercial spokesman), Julie Bannon (commercial spokesman), Melville Ruick (announcer). 59:45.
MERRY CHRISTMASIn October of 1934, "Lux Radio Theater" debuted in New York on NBC's Blue radio network. Presenting audio versions of popular Broadway plays, the show failed to garner an audience and soon ran out of material. After switching networks to CBS and moving to Hollywood, Lux found its true market. The show began featuring adaptations of popular films, performed by as many of the original stars as possible. With an endless supply of hit films scripts and an audience of more than 40 million, Lux enjoyed a prosperous run until the curtain fell in 1956.THIS EPISODE:March 10, 1947. CBS network. "It's A Wonderful Life". Sponsored by: Lux Soap, Spry. Tired of his life on Earth, a man finds out what it's like never to have been born. Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Victor Moore, William Keighley (host), John Milton Kennedy (announcer), Louis Silvers (music director), William Johnstone, John McIntire, Leo Cleary, Edwin Maxwell, Janet Scott, Noreen Gammill, Cliff Clark, Norma Jean Nilsson, Edward Marr, Norman Field, Franklyn Parker, Ann Carter, Charles Seel, Doris Singleton (commercial spokesman: as "Libby"), Susan Blanchard (intermission guest), Frances Goodrich (screenwriter), Albert Hackett (screenwriter), Jo Swerling (screenwriter), Frank Capra (screenwriter), Philip Van Doren (author), Fred MacKaye (director), Sanford Barnett (adaptor), Charlie Forsyth (sound effects). 1 hour.
The Baseball Historian presents The Dizzy Dean Show. September 18, 1948 Diz sings his version of, "The Wasbash Cannonball", gives advice to pitchers, his all-time all-star team. The last show of the season. Dizzy Dean The Lux Radio Theatre. October 4, 1943 "The Pride Of The Yankees"Story about the baseball career of Lou Gehrig. Gary Cooper, Virginia Bruce, Edgar Buchanan, Cecil B. DeMille, Boyd Davis, Charles Seel (doubles), Edward Marr (doubles), Edna Johnson, Elsa Janssen, Eugene Forsythe (doubles), Griff Barnett, Joe Pennario, Ken Christy (doubles), Leo Cleary (doubles), Norman Field (doubles), Robert Harris (doubles), Stanley Farrar (doubles, commercial spokesman), Verna Felton (doubles), Hugh Kloss (doubles), Bobby Larson, Florence Shirley (doubles), Fred MacKaye (doubles, commercial spokesman), Charlotte Treadway, Dick Ryan (doubles), Bob Haynes (commercial spokesman), Ann Tobin (commercial spokesman), Doris Singleton (commercial spokesman: as "Libby"), Jo Swerling (screenwriter), Herman J. Mankiewicz (screenwriter), Paul Gallico (author), Sanford Barnett (director), George Wells (adaptor), Charlie Forsyth (sound effects)