Family Theater Classic Radio

Family Theater Classic Radio
  • 4.7 (24)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Great stories, featuring stars from the "golden age" of Hollywood. Radio shows produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., remastered for today by Family Theater Productions, and reintroduced by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

  1. Throw Your Heart Into The Ring-Starring Shelley Winters, Gary Cooper and Henry Morgan

    07/05/2022

    Throw Your Heart Into The Ring-Starring Shelley Winters, Gary Cooper and Henry Morgan

    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.

    29 min
  2. For The Love Of An Angel- Starring Jack Haley, Stanley Clements and Jack Bailey

    06/28/2022

    For The Love Of An Angel- Starring Jack Haley, Stanley Clements and Jack Bailey

    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.

    23 min
  3. Hollywood Story-Starring Hedda Hopper, Dan Dailey and Fred Allen

    06/21/2022

    Hollywood Story-Starring Hedda Hopper, Dan Dailey and Fred Allen

    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.

    24 min
  4. All Brides Are Beautiful-Starring Ann Blyth, Philip Terry and Dennis Day

    06/14/2022

    All Brides Are Beautiful-Starring Ann Blyth, Philip Terry and Dennis Day

    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.

    24 min
  5. The Hound Of Heaven-Starring Dan O'Herlihy, Rod O'Connor and Hosted by Jack Benny

    04/20/2022

    The Hound Of Heaven-Starring Dan O'Herlihy, Rod O'Connor and Hosted by Jack Benny

    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.

    29 min
  6. The Passion And Death Of Christ-Hosted by Charles Boyer, Narrated by Ethel Barrymore

    04/12/2022

    The Passion And Death Of Christ-Hosted by Charles Boyer, Narrated by Ethel Barrymore

    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.

    29 min
  7. The Empty Room-Starring Glenn Langan, Rita Wilson and hosted by J. Carrol Naish

    04/05/2022

    The Empty Room-Starring Glenn Langan, Rita Wilson and hosted by J. Carrol Naish

    Glenn Langan and Rita Wilson play a couple who have suffered one of the greatest losses possible, the death of a child. What could help heal their hearts and open their lives again? Meet Tommy an orphaned boy. 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.

    23 min
  8. The Fourth Strike-Starring Guy Madison, Coleen Townsend and John Lund

    03/30/2022

    The Fourth Strike-Starring Guy Madison, Coleen Townsend and John Lund

    Guy Madison played all-America hero types in "golden age" Hollywood movies. In this show he plays a stranger who comes to town and changes lives with his coaching, but can he convince people that he has changed? The play also stars Coleen Townsend and is hosted by John Lund. 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.

    24 min
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Great stories, featuring stars from the "golden age" of Hollywood. Radio shows produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., remastered for today by Family Theater Productions, and reintroduced by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

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  • Creator
    Family Theater Classic Radio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Family Theater Classic Radio