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Living Books for the Ears
Our weekly "Living Books for the Ears" podcast brings you outstanding "old time radio" adaptations of great books and historic stories absolutely free. These fully dramatized half hour audio programs are a terrific way to introduce your kids to these classic tales. But everyone, young or old, will enjoy listening to these excellent, wholesome radio adaptations (in great sound quality).
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Last Update: 2008-02-26
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1. Rusty In OrchestravilleA classic children's album from 1946. This is a great introduction to "music appreciation" and the many kinds of instruments that make up an orchesta, and is a favorite of many early baby boomers who grew up with Rusty and friends. Enjoy! 2/19/2008 2. The NecklaceDon't miss this wonderful adaptation of the famous short story by Guy de Maupassant. An unforgettable story with a powerful message! 2/12/2008 3. Mr. Lincoln & The PrivateThis week we have a great true story that took place during the Civil War. Starring Edward Arnold as Lincoln, this program was originally broadcast on "Mr. President" September 19, 1948. 2/5/2008 4. The Long WinterWhat can you tell from a muskrat's house? Find out in this great dramatization of the classic Newberry honor book, originally aired on the Hallmark Playhouse on March 15, 1951 and starring Edward Arnold as Pa. 1/29/2008 5. KeepsakesAt age 13, Oliver R. Barrett started to collect Lincoln memorabilia, and eventually amassed a collection that tremendously helped modern scholars understand Lincoln's life. This great episode of American Portraits tells the stories of these keepsakes. 1/22/2008 6. Captains CourageousA great radio adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 1897 novel that follows the adventures of fifteen year old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the arrogant and spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, whose life is dramatically altered by one fateful accident... 1/15/2008 7. The Great White Hurricane of 1888March 12, 1888: The day the largest city in the world was buried. In this classic episode of "Adventures in Research" from the late 1940s, you'll get to experience this historic storm and hear some of the amazing but true stories that came out of it. 1/9/2008 8. Once On A Golden AfternoonOn July 4, 1862, while rowing on the Isis to Godstow for a picnic outing, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson spun a tale for young Alice Liddel and her sisters, Lorina and Edith. First broadcast on June 10, 1948, this is the story behind "Alice in Wonderland." 1/2/2008 9. A Christmas CarolThis half-hour dramatization of this classic Dickens story is a great, fast paced version of this beloved tale. Drew Barrymore (who played mean old Mr. Potter in "It's a Wonderful Life") is an ideal Scrooge. 12/18/2007 10. Stranded in a Snowstorm on Christmas EveWe believe this is the best "old fashioned" Christmas story you'll hear this year. By popular demand, we bring this classic radio episode of "Father Knows Best", first aired in 1949. 12/18/2007 Page 1 of 8  77 Episodes
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