Hi! I’m Mike Vincent, and this is Radio Index.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

Go Home
LIVEStreaming RadioPick a show to beginStart listening

Subtitles

No subtitles for this stream.

Your account

Listening history is saved on this device. Open History to see completed and in-progress episodes.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

In Mark Twain's comic fantasy, a Connecticut Yankee awakens in Camelot and tries to use his scientific knowledge to save himself from a burning at the stake. With the aid of a timid page, he plays off a solar eclipse against the court magician, Merlin, and forces the king to grant him protection and influence in court.

58m 57s · Mystery · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Cast & Crew

Pat SummerallAnnouncer
Arnold MossActor
Kevin McCarthyActor
Robert DrydenActor
Russell HortonActor
E.G. MarshallHost
Sam DannAdapter
Himan BrownDirector / Producer
Mark TwainWriter

About

Citation

“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Radio broadcast, January 8, 1976. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/cbs-radio-mystery-theater/episodes/a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-arthur-s-court.

Frequently asked questions

When was “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” broadcast?“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” was broadcast on January 8, 1976 as an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
What is “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” about?In Mark Twain's comic fantasy, a Connecticut Yankee awakens in Camelot and tries to use his scientific knowledge to save himself from a burning at the stake. With the aid of a timid page, he plays off a solar eclipse against the court magician, Merlin, and forces the king to grant him protection and influence in court.
What radio series is “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” from?“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” is an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
Who appeared in “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”?The cast includes Pat Summerall, Arnold Moss, Kevin McCarthy, Robert Dryden, and Russell Horton.
How long is “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”?The recording runs about 59 minutes.
Can I listen to “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Thursday, January 8, 1976 at 10:07PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 10:07PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on CBS Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Mystery, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 58:57.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1970s.