Aired 1935 – 1953
The Cavalcade of America featured events from American history, usually dramatizing the positive aspects of the nation’s past. Additionally, the show attempted to end criticism of its sponsor, the Du Pont Company. The corporation was viewed in a negative light because of profits made from producing gunpowder during World War I. Throughout the years, actors and actresses from Broadway and Hollywood were featured. Click here to read more about Cavalcade Of America, The
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Please enjoy these 747 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05.13.1946 | storm |
+ "Storm". The story of a giant storm, from its very beginning to its end, and all the havoc in be... | |
| 11.01.1949 | strike a blow for liberty |
+ "Strike A Blow For Liberty". The story of Thomas Fortie, who thought the fight for liberty duri... | |
| 04.05.1943 | submarine astern |
+ Red net. "Submarine Astern". Sponsored by: DuPont. A story of deep-sea action with the Coast Guard... | |
| 06.18.1940 | susan b anthony |
+ Blue Network. "Susan B. Anthony". The story of the early fighter for woman's rights. Inspired by ... | |
| 10.25.1943 | take her down |
+ Red net. "Take Her Down!". The famous story of Commander Howard Gilmore, the submariner who gave ... | |
| 10.30.1944 | take her down |
+ Red net. "Take Her Down". The story of Commander Howard Gilmore, U. S. N., who sacrificed himself... | |
| 12.31.1945 | ten in texas | ||
| 01.17.1944 | terrence otoole mp |
+ Red net. "Terrence O'Toole, M. P.". A member of the Military Police, who expects to spend the wa... | |
| 10.28.1952 | that moore girl |
+ "That Moore Girl". A young girl becomes a Revolutionary War hero when the rebels' plans are over... | |
| 12.16.1946 | that powell girl |
+ "That Powell Girl". The story of the first woman violinist and how she pioneered the acceptance ... | |
| 04.07.1947 | that skipper from stonington |
+ "The Skipper From Stonington". The story of Richard Loper, the ship builder and sea captain who ... | |
| 10.07.1946 | that they may live |
+ "That They Might Live". 8:00 P.M. The story of Dr. Chevalier Jackson, the man who invented the b... | |
| 10.19.1942 | that they might live |
+ Red net. "In The Best Tradition". A history of the early years of the U.S. Navy. Well done! The p... | |
| 04.20.1938 | the 4h club movement |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade presents a story dealing with an organization that has contributed greatly to... | |
| 10.27.1947 | the admiral who had no name |
+ "The Admiral Who Had No Name". The life of John Paul Jones, before he became a "rebel" against t... | |
| 11.20.1944 | the admiral |
+ Red net. "The Admiral". The story of Admiral Dewey at the start of the Spanish American War. The ... | |
| 05.01.1944 | the adventures of mark twain |
+ Cavalcade of America brings you a radio play based on highlights of a notable motion picture, a ne... | |
| 02.16.1948 | the alerting of mr pomerantz |
+ "The Alerting Of Mr. Pomerantz". The amusing story of an exterminator named Charlie Pomerantz, w... | |
| 03.20.1939 | the american clipper |
+ The speed of aeroplanes and the speed of ocean liners, the speed of express trains and the speed o... | |
| 05.06.1936 | the artistic impulse |
+ In this episode of Cavalcade of America we hear of the mothers of two famous American artists and ... | |
| 12.04.1940 | the battle hymn of the republic |
+ Red net. "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic'. A superb time-travel journey back in time to November... | |
| 09.24.1945 | the battle to stay alive |
+ "The Battle To Stay Alive". The history of the conquest of epidemic diseases. Well done! The bro... | |
| 01.19.1938 | the big brothers |
+ Luigi is writing his letter to his mother telling her how there are such wonderful school for the ... | |
| 03.01.1948 | the black duster |
+ "The Black Duster". A farm boy in Texas fights the dust storms of the Depression. | |
| 11.01.1948 | the blue cockade |
+ "The Blue Cockade". The story of the revolt of the troops of "Mad Anthony" Wayne and "The Mutiny... |
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