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Cavalcade of America

Description

DuPont-sponsored weekly dramatic series ('Better things for better living through chemistry'). Essay 'The Cavalcade of America: The Lost Episodes' documenting the 17 lost radio episodes, 5 un-circulated (DuPont-archive) episodes, and the never-broadcast 'Golden Fleece' episode. Officially 781 radio broadcasts and 197 television broadcasts; only 764 of the 781 radio shows are known to exist.

Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented musicals, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS Radio, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. The series moved to the NBC Red Network, NBC Blue network, and NBC Radio Network.

Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Jul 17, 2026.

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Showtimes

Original schedule

  1. 1935–19388:00 PM ET
    CBS Radio · night
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  2. 1938–19398:00 PM ET
    CBS Radio · night
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  3. 19409:00 PM ET
    NBC Blue Network · night
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  4. 1940–19417:30 PM ET
    NBC Red Network · evening
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  5. 1941–19427:30 PM ET
    NBC Red Network · evening
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  6. 1942–19458:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  7. 1945–19468:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  8. 1946–19478:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  9. 1947–19488:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  10. 1948–19498:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  11. 1949–19508:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  12. 1950–19518:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  13. 1951–19528:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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  14. 1952–19538:00 PM ET
    NBC Radio Network · night
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Cast & Crew

B
Basil Ruysdael
Announcer
C
Carlyle Stevens
Announcer
C
Clayton 'Bud' Collyer
Announcer
C
Clayton Collyer
Announcer
C
Cy Harrice
Announcer
F
Frank Singiser
Announcer
J
John 'Bud' Hiestand
Announcer
T
Ted Pearson
Announcer
Abby Lewis
Cast
Agnes Young
Cast
A
Alan Jay Lerner
Cast
Arlene Francis
Cast
Betty Garde
Cast
Betty Lou Gerson
Cast
B
Bryna Raeburn
Cast
Burgess Meredith
Cast
C
Cal Tinney
Cast
Cameron Prud'Homme
Cast
C
Charles Webster
Cast
Charlotte Manson
Cast
Chester Stratton
Cast
C
Conrad Nagel
Cast
Don Douglas
Cast
Dwight Weist
Cast
Edgar Stehli
Cast
Elliott Reid
Cast
Fay Bainter
Cast
F
Franklin Parker
Cast
F
Fred Uttal
Cast
G
George O. Petrie
Cast
G
George Sanders
Cast
G
George Tobias
Cast
Grace Matthews
Cast
I
Ian Martin
Cast
I
Ian Wolfe
Cast
J
J. Scott Smart
Cast
J
Jack Lloyd
Cast
J
John Dall
Cast
J
John Stanley
Cast
J
Joseph 'Joe' Latham
Cast
Karl Swenson
Cast
Kenny Delmar
Cast
K
Kim Chan
Cast
L
Lal Chand Mehra
Cast
L
Larry Blyden
Cast
Les Tremayne
Cast
Lurene Tuttle
Cast
Marjorie Reynolds
Cast
N
Nancy Kelly
Cast
Ned Wever
Cast
N
Nina Foch
Cast
Otto Kruger
Cast
Parker Fennelly
Cast
P
Patricia 'Pat' Ryan
Cast
Ronald Liss
Cast
Staats Cotsworth
Cast
T
Ted Jewett
Cast
T
Teri Keane
Cast
W
Wanda Hendrix
Cast
W
Wesley Addy
Cast

References

Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Lackmann, Ron. The Encyclopedia of American Radio.
Dunning, John. On the Air : The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Sperdvac Radiogram.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, October 6, 1929.
Grams Jr., Martin. Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.
“THE MICROPHONE WILL PRESENT.” New York Times, November 24, 1929.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

Introduction/Theme SongJerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio LogsOTRR at archive.orgThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 82 - January, 1977 - Staats CottsworthAmerican Studies at the Univ. of Virginia : The Cavalcade of AmericaThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 29 - August, 1972 - Mary Jane Higby and Guy SorrellThe Cavalcade of America : The Lost Episodes by Martin Grams, Jr.Theme - IntroductionAudio Classics ArchiveThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 80 - November, 1976 - Evie Juster

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