73 episodes

Great stories, featuring stars from the "golden age" of Hollywood. Radio shows produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., remastered for today by Family Theater Productions, and reintroduced by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

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    • 4.6 • 19 Ratings

Great stories, featuring stars from the "golden age" of Hollywood. Radio shows produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., remastered for today by Family Theater Productions, and reintroduced by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

    Throw Your Heart Into The Ring-Starring Shelley Winters, Gary Cooper and Henry Morgan

    Throw Your Heart Into The Ring-Starring Shelley Winters, Gary Cooper and Henry Morgan

    Gary Cooper (Sergeant York, High Noon) hosts this Family Theater radio drama originally broadcast April 27, 1949. Shelley Winters (Poseidon Adventure) and Henry Morgan (MASH) were both at the start of their long careers in Hollywood when they agreed to be on Father Peyton's radio show. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

    • 28 min
    For The Love Of An Angel- Starring Jack Haley, Stanley Clements and Jack Bailey

    For The Love Of An Angel- Starring Jack Haley, Stanley Clements and Jack Bailey

    Jack Haley (Wizard of Oz-Tin Man) hosts this episode of Family Theater originally broadcast on March 23, 1949. World War II was still very much in people's minds. This a story of the bond among soldiers and the universal need for prayer. The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

    • 22 min
    Hollywood Story-Starring Hedda Hopper, Dan Dailey and Fred Allen

    Hollywood Story-Starring Hedda Hopper, Dan Dailey and Fred Allen

    Hedda Hopper, legendary entertainment journalist, and Dan Dailey (My Baby Smiles at Me) star in this episode originally broadcast March on the Family Theater Radio Show. Comedian Fred Allen hosts.

    • 23 min
    All Brides Are Beautiful-Starring Ann Blyth, Philip Terry and Dennis Day

    All Brides Are Beautiful-Starring Ann Blyth, Philip Terry and Dennis Day

    Dennis Day hosts this episode of Family Theater Radio Show, starring Ann Blyth (Mildred Piece) and Philip Terry (Lost Weekend). The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton and broadcast live on March 2, 1949. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

    • 24 min
    The Hound Of Heaven-Starring Dan O'Herlihy, Rod O'Connor and Hosted by Jack Benny

    The Hound Of Heaven-Starring Dan O'Herlihy, Rod O'Connor and Hosted by Jack Benny

    Jack Benny hosts this week’s show, starring Dan O'Herlihy and Rod O'Connor, telling the tragic story of Francis Thompson, mystic and poet who found grace in the midst of much suffering. Originally broadcast in 1949, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

    • 29 min
    The Passion And Death Of Christ-Hosted by Charles Boyer, Narrated by Ethel Barrymore

    The Passion And Death Of Christ-Hosted by Charles Boyer, Narrated by Ethel Barrymore

    The great Ethel Barrymore narrates the story of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a story heard in these days leading up to Easter. Originally broadcast in 1947, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Emmiecarrot ,

Classics

Entertaining & inspirational classic radio plays starring and hosted by Great Hollywood stars of the Golden Age of radio, stage & screen. Enjoyable and refreshing words of faith.

John E. Quest ,

Great family stories!

These old radio shows feature the great Hollywood stars of the past; the ones I grew up seeing in the old black and white films. I can’t help but miss the respect that was shown for the family compared to today. It is quite refreshing to “hear” a show and let your mind imagine the scenes. These are great treasures of the past and are still entertaining! Fr. Payton was a genius with a sincere heart to keep the family strong and in love with our Lord.

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