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Control Number: 7873822
Favorite Story 83 Episodes
Favorite Story was a magnificent, highly distinguished literary anthology series that stood out as one of the most successful syndicated triumphs of the Golden Age of Radio. The program boasted a brilliant and elegant concept: each week, the show selected a timeless masterpiece of world literature ranging from classic novels and legendary poems to celebrated theater plays based entirely on the personal recommendations of high-profile contemporary celebrities. Famous figures from the worlds of art, science, sports, and politics (such as H.G. Wells, Deems Taylor, and Sinclair Lewis) would choose the story, and the series would deliver a top tier, definitive audio dramatization of that work for millions of listeners nationwide.
Cultured, intellectually engaging, and beautifully produced, Favorite Story was celebrated across the broadcasting industry for its high-minded approach to popular entertainment, its magnificent casting, and its role in keeping classic literature vibrant and alive in the public consciousness.
The Stars
The series owed its immense prestige and dignified tone to its legendary host and frequent star, Ronald Colman. The Academy Award-winning actor, renowned for his unmatched velvet voice, impeccable diction, and aristocratic charm, anchored every broadcast. Colman opened each episode by introducing the celebrity guest who had chosen the week's story, set the historical scene, and frequently stepped into the microphone himself to deliver spellbinding lead performances in monumental adaptations like A Christmas Carol and The Pierre Radisson Story.
Because the show was backed by the heavy production muscle of the Frederic W. Ziv Company, it attracted the absolute cream of the crop of Hollywood and West Coast radio talent. Legendary character actors such as William Conrad (delivering a roaring performance as Captain Ahab in Moby Dick), Frank Lovejoy, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Ben Wright regularly filled out the ensemble, bringing intense emotional realism to the scripts. The sweeping, cinematic musical landscapes were composed and directed by the brilliant Claude Sweeten, who led a live orchestra to give each timeless tale a custom, high-fidelity symphonic backing.
Key Dates
The series made its grand syndicated premiere in 1946, immediately capturing a massive, loyal audience across North America.
Operating as a highly resilient and fiercely independent broadcasting pillar, the program completed its definitive, celebrated primary run in 1949.
Rather than stretching stories into daily serials, each literary masterpiece was expertly distilled into a premium, fast moving 30minute format, packing deep character psychology and an entire classic plot line into a single, highly satisfying half-hour block.
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A hallmark of the show was its extraordinary narrative and geographical range. Because the story selection relied entirely on the diverse tastes of its celebrity guests, the program hopped genres seamlessly from week to week transporting listeners effortlessly from the science fiction depths of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the eerie psychological suspense of W.W. Jacobs' The Monkey's Paw to the sharp, witty high society drawing rooms of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
The production was widely recognized as a technical high point for transcription syndication. By bypassing traditional network control, the Ziv Company utilized state-of-the-art transcription discs to ensure local stations could broadcast the show with pristine, network grade audio quality. The audio engineering focused heavily on rich, organic sound environments and precise vocal balance, allowing the brilliance of the prose and the legendary acting to shine without gimmicks. Today, Favorite Story is deeply revered by OTR collectors and literary historians alike as a monumental audio library, proving that classic literature and popular mass media could fuse together to create enduring, timeless art.
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: $14.99
Mice Price: $11.59
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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