- University Theater: History of Mr. Polly
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 24, 2023 - University Theater: An American Tragedy
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 23, 2023 - University Theater: Lord Jim
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 22, 2023 - University Theater: Gulliver’s Travels
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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29m - May 21, 2023 - University Theater: The Purloined Letter
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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29m - May 20, 2023 - University Theater: Peter Ibbertson
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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30m - May 19, 2023 - University Theater: Candide
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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30m - May 16, 2023 - University Theater: Romantic Comedians
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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1h 0m - May 12, 2023 - University Theater: Noon Wine
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 9, 2023 - University Theater: Number One
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: A Farewell to Arms
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: Main Street
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: Jane Eyre
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: Nineteen Eighty-Four
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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56m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: Moby Dick
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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57m - May 8, 2023 - University Theater: Tales of Edgar Allen Poe
The "NBC University Theater" was a radio program that aired from 1948 to 1951 and was produced by NBC. The show aimed to provide listeners with a variety of literary works, both classic and contemporary, presented in a dramatic format. Each episode of the series was an adaptation of a different piece of literature, ranging from novels and short stories to plays and essays.
The show's host and narrator was the renowned radio and stage actor, James Hilton, who was also responsible for selecting the stories and overseeing their adaptation for the program. The series boasted an impressive roster of writers, actors, and directors, including such notable figures as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ray Bradbury.
Some of the most memorable adaptations featured on the "NBC University Theater" include works by authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner. The series also presented more contemporary works, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses" and J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."
The "NBC University Theater" was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its high-quality productions and the diverse range of literary works it presented. Today, the show is remembered as a significant contribution to the golden age of radio and a testament to the enduring power of great literature.
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59m - May 8, 2023
