A Coat of Many Colors from the Book of Genesis - Radio Theater37-50
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original Air Date: 11/12/77
Adapted by: Paul Tripp
Actors: Tony Roberts, Robert Dryden
Adapted from Genesis chapters 37-50: https://www.esv.org/Genesis+37/
Commentary: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/the-bible-story-of-joseph.html
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
This audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper - Radio Theater
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original Air Date: 4/9/77
Adapted by: Paul Tripp
Actors: Ian Martin, Russell Horton
Summary & Text: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mohicans/summary/
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
This audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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Mowgli by Rudyard Kipling - Radio Theater
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original Air Date: 7/16/77
Adapted by: James Agate, Jr (from The Jungle Book)
Actors: Don Scardino, Fred Gwynne
Summary & Text: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mohicans/summary/
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
This audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne - Radio Theater
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original air date: 3/19/77
Adaptor: Ian Martin
Actors: Paul Hecht, William Griffis
Book summary & text: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/20000-leagues-under-the-sea/full-text/
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
The audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott - Radio Theater
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original Air Date: 7/30/77
Adapted by: Madilon Ferber
Actors: Kevin McCarthy, Don Scardino
Book summary & text: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/ivanhoe/
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
The audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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Daniel the Oracle from the book of Daniel - Radio Theater
General Mills Radio Adventure Theater
Original Air Date: 1/28/78
Adapted by: Ian Martin
Actors: Russell Horton, Jackson Beck
Animated summary: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/daniel/
Text (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%201&version=ESV
The series originated with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample (ad agency for General Mills). They wanted a cheaper way than television to reach a young audience. Himan Brown, producer-director of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, wanted to introduce new audiences to an audio dramatic form. Tom Bosley was chosen as the host because of his television recognition from Happy Days. CBS produced 52 original broadcasts as General Mills Radio Theater, then continued for the next 52 as the CBS Radio Adventure Theater.
The audio is widely available online and believed to be in the public domain.
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