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CBS Radio Workshop 88 Episodes
CBS Radio Workshop was one of the most ambitious and artistically daring radio anthology series of the 1950s, created as a final showcase for the dramatic potential of radio during the twilight of its golden age. Produced by the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), the series featured experimental sound design, literary adaptations, psychological dramas, and social commentaries—often pushing the boundaries of the medium with innovative production techniques and bold subject matter.
More than just entertainment, CBS Radio Workshop was a creative laboratory that blended high art with audio storytelling, leaving a lasting legacy as radio’s final masterpiece.
The Stars
The series featured a wide array of top-tier talent from radio, film, and theater, including:
– William Conrad
– Paul Frees
– Lorne Greene
– Raymond Burr
– Mercedes McCambridge
– Vic Perrin
Writers and contributors included prominent literary figures such as Aldous Huxley, whose Brave New World was adapted for the show’s premiere.
The program also showcased directors and producers like William N. Robson and Norman Macdonnell, both of whom were instrumental in shaping radio drama’s artistic evolution.
Key Dates
• CBS Radio Workshop premiered on January 27, 1956, with a two-part adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World.
• It aired weekly on CBS Radio until September 22, 1957, with a total of 86 episodes.
• It was intended as a spiritual successor to earlier landmark CBS programs like Columbia Workshop (1936–1947), which similarly emphasized creative experimentation.
Other Information
Each episode of CBS Radio Workshop was different in tone and structure, encompassing science fiction, biography, satire, historical drama, and audio art. The series was known for its use of layered sound effects, musical experimentation, inner monologues, stream-of-consciousness narration, and even binaural audio—far ahead of its time.
Notable episodes included:
– Brave New World (Parts 1 & 2), narrated by Aldous Huxley himself.
– A Pride of Carrots, or Venus Well-Served, a surreal sci-fi satire.
– Report on ESP, a pseudo-documentary exploring extrasensory perception.
– The Enormous Radio, adapted from the short story by John Cheever.
Unlike more formulaic anthology programs, CBS Radio Workshop aimed to challenge the listener intellectually and emotionally, using sound as a storytelling tool in avant-garde and immersive ways.
Though it arrived at the end of network radio’s dominance, the series is widely regarded by historians and enthusiasts as a high point in radio art—a valedictory statement that proved the medium still had the power to surprise and move.
Today, CBS Radio Workshop is remembered as one of the most creative and sophisticated radio series ever broadcast. It remains a touchstone for fans of literary radio drama, experimental sound design, and the enduring magic of audio storytelling.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99
Mice Price: $15.39
Length: 20
Width: 88
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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