The War
Summary: Follow America's journey from isolationism to Pearl Harbor and V-J day through old time radio. Host Adam Graham is your guide through speeches, public affairs programs, comedies, dramas, and more. Hear the story of World War 2 told through the golden age of radio.
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Virgil Pickney’s report on covering D-day. Original Air Date: June 25, 1944 Robert Vermillion tells a story of two soldiers on the road to Rome. Original Air Date: July 2, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
D-day through the eyes of a female defense worker. Original Air Date: June 7,1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
The Ginny Simms show from D-day. Original Air Date: June 6, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
In this episode of the Passing Parade, John Nesbitt imagines how children will learn about and remember D-day in 100 years. Original Air Date: June 6 , 1944
News coverage from NBC News. Featuring comments from Kate Smith, King George VI, President Roosevelt, Bob Hope, and Red Skelton. Original Air Date: June 6, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
An episode of War Telescope from June 3, 1944. A Fireside Chat by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Original Air Date: June 5, 1944 Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses troops prior to Invasion Day. Original Air Date: June 5, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Two OSS agents going into occupied France become more weary when a Nazi POW is added to their team. Original Air Date: September 22, 1950 Click here to add to Itunes.
An all-star NBC program in support of the fourth war loan drive. Original Air Date: February 7, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
A look at the role lend lease played in sustaining the War effort. From Words at War. Original Air Date: May 23, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Paul Whiteman hosts the Radio Hall of Fame with Evelyn Knight. Original Air Date: June 4, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Bob Hope hosts with Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra Original Air Date: June 3, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Charlie Chan’s daughter is kidnapped by bank robbers from Mystery Playhouse. Click here to add to Itunes.
An Army Major tries to help the people in the city of Adano. Original Air Date: March 28, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
An ambulance driver in the Middle East has to stop an outbreak of smallpox from reeking havoc on British troops. Original Air Date: April 3, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
William Gargan appears on It’s Time to Smile. Original Air date: May 17, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
