Radio Index
American Novels
Description
NBC launched its 'University of the Air' (aka Inter-American University of the Air) in 1942, following the example of CBS with their 'American School of the Air'. AMERICAN NOVELS was a series of 14 shows that aired in the summer of 1947, all produced in Chicago. It was a partial summer replacement for WORLD'S GREAT NOVELS. AMERICAN NOVELS offered solid adaptations, closely following the original work. Four of the adaptations were done in two parts; the remainder were single 30-minute shows. In New York the series initially aired on Fridays at 9:00 PM on WNBC (660 KHz), NBC's New York flagship station; after the first six shows it moved to the 11:30 PM time slot. Sustained for the full run.
Related Categories
Cast & Crew
B
Boris Aplon
Cast
CCharles Flynn
Cast
CCliff Norton
Cast
C
Cliff Soubier
Cast
H
Harriet Allyn
Cast
Harry Elders
Cast
JJess Pugh
Cast
J
SJohnny Coons
Cast
Sherman Marks
Cast
H
Homer Heck
Director
B
Bernard 'Whitey' Berquist
Musician
E
Emil Soderstrom
Musician
References
Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
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.