Episode 061: Casablanca

January 17th, 2014

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in this half hour Screen Guild Theatre adaptation of one of the most beloved films of all time Casablanca. Original Air Date: April 26, 1943  

Episode 060: The Flying Tigers

January 16th, 2014

A man joins the ace pilots who protected the Chinese from Japanense attacks,  with dollar signs in his eyes, but soon he finds something else to fight for. From the Cavalcade of America. Original Air Date: January 25, 1943

Episode 059: Eyes Aloft

January 15th, 2014

A look at the ground observer corps. Featuring an appearance by Henry Fonda. Original Air Date: August 24, 1942  

Fibber McGee and Molly undertake the arduous task of cleaning out the hall closet for a scrap drive.  Original Air Date: April 7, 1942

Episode 057: Dear Adolf

January 13th, 2014

Americans express their opinions to Adolf Hitler loud and clear in these letters to Adolf. Includes opinions of an American work, an American soldier, and a foreign born American. Original Air Dates: July 5, July 26, and August 2 1942

An episode of the Kate Smith Show with the cast of It Pays to be Ignorant guest starring. Original Air Date: February 19, 1943

Kate Smith hosts half an hour of music with John Charles Thomas and Cass Daley. Original Air Date: May 1, 1943

Episode 054: War Orphan

January 10th, 2014

In this episode of Mayor of the Town, the Mayor takes in a traumatized war orphan and tries to create a secure new world for him. Original Air Date: October 7, 1942

The USS Boise takes out six Japanese Ships but suffers serious losses in the process. From Man Behind the Gun Original Air Date: March 28, 1943

Man Behind the Gun takes a look at the exploits of the USS Boise as they’re eager to engage the Japanese. Original Air Date:  March 21, 1943

Henry and Homer go out and sell war bonds just as a snow storm hits. Original Air Date: April 1, 1943

A look at Japan’s behind the scene’s schemes prior to World War 2 from Pacific Story. Original Air Date:  July 11, 1943

The National Barn stance originates from the Wisconsin State Fair.  Features Pat Buttram. Original Air Date: August 22, 1942

Episode 048: Melody Roundup

January 4th, 2014

Two episodes of the AFRS 15 minute country and folk music program, Melody Roundup.

A story of incredible courage as a man escapes a Nazi concentration camp to rejoin the fight. Original Air Date: March 6, 1944