We recently found the following Theatre Guild contract dated May 18, 1949. It has been signed by Stewart and one of the executive producers of the show, Armina Marshall. According to the contract, Stewart was to appear on the program sometime between September 1, 1949, and June 4, 1950. The programs broadcast on Theatre Guild…
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Jimmy Stewart Radio Collection
This digital only set was released for download and streaming in 2011. Thirteen different radio programs were included: 1) Cavalcade of America – The Guy Who Had to Have a Horse, November 12, 1945 2) Lux Radio Theatre – Destry Rides Again, November 5, 1945 3) Lux Radio Theatre – Madame X, June 14, 1937…
Theatre Guild on the Air – That’s Gratitude
Jimmy Stewart made his third of six appearances on U.S. Steel’s Theatre Guild on the Air on September 26, 1948, in the play That’s Gratitude. According to the contract, Stewart was to be paid $2500 for his appearance: Many of the newspaper previews for the program featured Stewart’s photo. The first one is from the…
Jimmy Stewart – Vintage Radio Collection
This digital only set was released for download and streaming in 2008 by Stardust. Thirteen complete programs starring Stewart were included: 1) Gulf Screen Guild Theater – Tailored by Toni, March 12, 1939 2) Gulf Screen Guild Theater – Single Crossing, February 11, 1940 3) Cavalcade of America – The Guy Who Had to Have…
Theatre Guild on the Air – The Silver Whistle
The Silver Whistle, a Robert E. McEnroe play adapted for radio by Robert Anderson, was presented on the Theatre Guild on the Air on April 6, 1952. The program was sponsored by the United States Steel Corporation, directed by Homer Fickett and produced by George Kondolf. Norman Brokenshire was the announcer and the original music…
Theatre Guild on the Air – The Philadelphia Story
Although this show remains unavailable, we know quite a bit about it due to heavy newspaper coverage and a program printed by U.S. Steel and handed out to audience members. First, let’s look at the newspaper coverage from the day of the broadcast, April 4, 1948. The first preview is from the Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene,…
