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- 2010-07-30
- Topics
- OTRR, Old Time Radio Researchers Group, OTR, Old Time Radio, OTRR Set, OTRR Single Episodes, Cavalcade of America, Du Pont, Anthology, Drama, Better Living Through Chemistry, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, OTRR - 2010-07
CAVALCADE OF AMERICA
The Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and later on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS, then later changing to NBC, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. The Cavalcade of America documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds. This was consistent with Du Pont's overall conservative philosophy and legacy as an American company dating back to 1802. The company's motto, "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry," was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.
Martin Grams, Jr. is the author of the highly-acclaimed publication, "The History of the Cavalcade of America", the authorized guide to the history of the popular radio/television series. The 500 page book is available from all major bookstores, including Amazon.com and Borders.com. This book comes highly recommended. It served as an invaluable resource with determining correct titles of episodes. It features an extensive episode guide. Each episode has the names of the radio actors, which allowed, in the case of repeated shows, one production to be distinguished from another.
Terry Salomonson provides valuable information at his website, www.audio-classics.com, and list the Broadcast history, air dates, Directors, Producers, Writers, Music Director, Commercial Spokesperson, Announcers, Host, ratings, and a log.
From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.
Notes
OLD TIME RADIO RESEARCHERS GROUP
This is a production of the Old Time Radio Researchers (OTRR) Group located at Old Time Radio Researchers Website (www.otrr.org), Old Time Radio Researchers Facebook Group, and Old Time Radio Researchers Group.
It contains the most complete and accurate version of this series in the best sound possible at the time of creation. An updated version will be issued if more episodes or better sounding ones become available.
This is the Single Episodes Page. The Certified Set includes extras not found here. It is located at OTRR Certified Set. This Single Episodes page is provided in case you want to sample the shows. Note that in many cases, file names have been modified from the original OTRR names to conform to archive.org naming requirements.
If you are interested in preserving Old Time Radio (OTR), you may wish to join the Old Time Radio Researchers Group at Facebook and Groups.io.
Relax, listen, and enjoy!
OTRR Definitions:
OTRR Maintained Set -- This set contains all known episodes in the best available audio condition with the most accurate dates and titles known to be in general circulation and based on current research at the time of release. Replaces OTRR Certified Accurate and OTRR Certified Complete.
OTRR Non-Maintained Set -- A collection of shows that has not gone through the OTRR Maintenance process.
Pre-2019 OTRR Definitions:
OTRR Certified Accurate -- A series that was "Certified Accurate" indicated that all the episodes were properly identified and labeled based on current information but that the series did not contain all known extant episodes.
OTRR Certified Complete -- A series that was "Certified Complete" achieved the highest level of certification available under the OTRR Certified Standards. This certification level implied that all the files in the series were "Certified Accurate" and also indicated that the series was as complete as possible and included all circulating episodes.
OTRR Non-Certified -- A collection of shows that has not gone through the OTRR Certification process.
Also, beginning in 2019, the version numbers of our OTRR releases changed format -- instead of v1.0 or v2.1, we are now using a version number that reflects the year and month the set was released. The format used is a two-digit year followed by a two-digit month. For example, "v1906" indicates a set that was released in June 2019, or "v1910" indicates a set released in October 2019.
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- 2010-07-30 05:45:43
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- OL100020404
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- Identifier
- OTRR_Cavalcade_of_America_Singles
- Year
- 2010
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Reviewer:
CarlosWest
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January 28, 2024
Subject: Elizabeth Taylor in 1950.
Subject: Elizabeth Taylor in 1950.
I, Mary Peabody, episode #616, from 1950. Excellent writing and acting in this story of the 3 Peabody sisters from the early 1800’s. Starring Elizabeth Taylor. If your an OTR fan, this is a must listen!
Reviewer:
mitch75
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February 26, 2014
Subject: virus
Subject: virus
when downloaded my p.c. warned me it had harmful files. copied some files to a cd to play and the files always played.
"the woman of steel"
I tried 10 0r 12 files on the cd and it's always the same file that plays. I have found other episodes also that some are o.k. some bad. check what you download.
"the woman of steel"
I tried 10 0r 12 files on the cd and it's always the same file that plays. I have found other episodes also that some are o.k. some bad. check what you download.
Reviewer:
Roady43
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favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite -
December 10, 2010
Subject: Top 10 OTR
Subject: Top 10 OTR
Truly one of my favorite top 10 OTR series along with Gunsmoke, The Whistler, Jack Benny, Family Theater and others. Cavalcade of America tells you the story of America in the yesteryears. Great show and a rare "5" from me
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