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Gary Cooper (Sergeant York, High Noon) hosts this Family Theater radio drama originally broadcast April 27, 1949. Shelley Winters (Poseidon Adventure) and Henry Morgan (MASH) were both at the start of their long careers in Hollywood when they agreed to be on Father Peyton's radio show. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Jack Haley (Wizard of Oz-Tin Man) hosts this episode of Family Theater originally broadcast on March 23, 1949. World War II was still very much in people's minds. This a story of the bond among soldiers and the universal need for prayer. The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Hedda Hopper, legendary entertainment journalist, and Dan Dailey (My Baby Smiles at Me) star in this episode originally broadcast March on the Family Theater Radio Show. Comedian Fred Allen hosts.

Dennis Day hosts this episode of Family Theater Radio Show, starring Ann Blyth (Mildred Piece) and Philip Terry (Lost Weekend). The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton and broadcast live on March 2, 1949. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Jack Benny hosts this week’s show, starring Dan O'Herlihy and Rod O'Connor, telling the tragic story of Francis Thompson, mystic and poet who found grace in the midst of much suffering. Originally broadcast in 1949, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

The great Ethel Barrymore narrates the story of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a story heard in these days leading up to Easter. Originally broadcast in 1947, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.