Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, founded Family Theater and began a radio series that aired weekly for 22 years on the Mutual network and featured hundreds of Hollywood stars. Billboard campaign began.
1950
First television show, “The Triumphant Hour,” produced
1951
TV drama “Hill Number One” featured James Dean with his first on-screen credit
1958
First feature film, “Master, Savior, Redeemer,” premieres at World’s Fair in Brussels
1970
Produced “Matter of Faith” interview series with celebrities such as Rose Kennedy
1980
Produced Christmas TV variety show, “The Most Joyful Mystery,” starring Frank Sinatra
1981
“The Greatest Mystery” TV special, hosted by Princess Grace, filmed in London
1992
Father Peyton died on June 3 at age 83
1996
Latino radio project began with Spanish-language drama “La Historia de Quien Soy”
Annual Angelus Awards Student Film Festival began
2001
Outdoor advertising companies set record for ordering new relevant billboard designs following 9/11 tragedy
2002
Documentary “The Fifth Gospel: The Land and Sea of Galilee” was broadcast by 320 public TV stations. Classic Radio dramas were digitally remastered and released on CDs.
2003
Spanish-language radio project, renamed Voz Latina, produced 180 PSAs
2005
Documentary “God, Country, Notre Dame: The Story of Father Ted Hesburgh, CSC” – produced in HD – airs on The Hallmark Channel and in 2006 on public TV stations.
2006
Launch of podcasts of the Spanish-language drama “La Historia de Quien Soy” on iTunes; and product launch of the “Pray the Rosary with Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC,” in the new Playaway digital audio platform.