King Coal
From 1679 to 1938, this episode follows coal's journey in America, especially along the Illinois River. It shows how hard coal, also called anthracite, was discovered and how people started using it widely. The story explains how this coal helped factories and trains grow and spread around the world.
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.
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“King Coal.” Cavalcade of America. Radio broadcast, June 8, 1938.
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