Product ID: ATWI80DDR
Control Number: 7873788
Around The World In 80 Days 24 Episodes
Around The World In 80 Days was a sweeping, high-spirited classic adventure serial that brought Jules Verne’s legendary 1873 Victorian travelogue vibrantly to life for the radio airwaves. Produced during the golden era of international transcription drama, the series invited listeners to step into a bygone world of steamships, early locomotives, and hot air balloons. The narrative strictly followed the famously precise English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, who staked his entire fortune on a monumental club wager: that he could circumnavigate the globe in a mere eighty days. Facing relentless mechanical delays, perilous terrain, and the constant threat of arrest by a misguided detective, Fogg’s race against the clock became a masterclass in suspense.
Fast paced, highly atmospheric, and rich with global flavor, Around The World In 80 Days was celebrated for its magnificent geographical worldbuilding, witty dialogue, and its ability to turn a timeless literary classic into an episodic audio thrill ride.
The Stars
The series showcased an exceptional ensemble cast of elite voice professionals pulled from premier international radio circles, most notably featuring the prestigious talent pools of the Artransa and Grace Gibson production houses. The role of Phileas Fogg was played with brilliant, unflappable British reserve and razor sharp intellect, capturing a gentleman who refused to lose his cool even in the face of imminent disaster.
Providing the perfect emotional and comedic balance was Fogg's fiercely loyal, highly expressive French valet, Passepartout, whose energetic antics and physical bravery saved the expedition on countless occasions. The primary antagonist of the journey was the dogged, hyper suspicious Inspector Fix of Scotland Yard, a detective completely convinced that Fogg was actually a clever bank robber fleeing the country, creating an intense cat-and-mouse dynamic that stretched across continents.
Key Dates
The series was produced and transcribed during the late 1930s to early 1940s, a period when global transcription syndication was at an all-time high, allowing high-fidelity dramas to be exported worldwide.
It was distributed as a highly successful independent transcription series, giving local stations the freedom to broadcast Fogg's global exploits during prime late afternoon or early evening family listening hours.
Designed with the rapid momentum of classic cliffhanger serials, the episodes were preserved in a tight, fast moving 15minute format that left listeners eager to find out if Fogg would catch his next connection.
Other Information
A hallmark of the show was its vivid, transportive cultural backdrops. As Fogg and his companions rushed across the map, the scripts leaned heavily into the distinct atmospheres of the places they visited taking listeners from the foggy streets of London through the bustling ports of Suez, the treacherous jungles of India, the stormy waters of the Pacific, and across the untamed American wild west.
The production was highly regarded for its imaginative and dynamic sound design. Audio engineers masterfully utilized an array of primitive sound effects to simulate the rhythmic chugging of early steam trains, the roaring whistle of ocean liners, the trumpeting of elephants, and the ticking of Fogg's indispensable pocket watch. Today, Around The World In 80 Days is fondly remembered by old time radio collectors as a spectacular example of literary adaptation, proving that the simple magic of audio could effortlessly carry an entire audience all the way around the world in the comfort of their own living rooms.
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: $12.49
Mice Price: $9.69
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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