OdysseyStage Theatre presents
It's a Wonderful Life
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Story by Philip Van Doren Stern
Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Directed by John Paul Middlesworth
In October of 1934, Lux Radio Theater debuted in New York on NBC's Blue radio network. Presenting audio versions of popular Broadway plays, the show failed to garner an audience and soon ran out of material. After switching networks to CBS and moving to Hollywood, Lux found its true market. The show began featuring adaptations of popular films, performed by as many of the original stars as possible. With an endless supply of hit films scripts and an audience of more than 40 million, Lux enjoyed a prosperous run until 1956.
In March 1947, Lux Radio Theater broadcast It's a Wonderful Life. The radio play featured the film's original stars and brought the story of Frank Capra's movie to radio listeners nationwide.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Allan Maule: John Milton Kennedy (also Harry, Ed, Randall, Welch, Nick, Bert)
Tal Black: William Keighley (also Uncle Billy)
Tim Wiest: Clarence
Henry Russell: Joseph (also Potter)
Phil Kraysler: Mr. Gower (also Pop, Dr. Campbell)
Brigg Johnson: Young George (also Angry man, Pete)
John Paul Middlesworth: George
Seton Mazzocchi: Mary
Jeff Bergman: Sam (also Ernie, Horace, Charlie, Bridgekeeper, Carter, Martini, Pinky)
Sandra Shelton: Tilly (also Mrs. Bailey, Worried woman)
Danielle Koppell: Eustace (also Susan Blanchard)
Nell Durizch: Mrs. Hatch (also Libby Collins, Mrs. Thompson)
Lydia Middlesworth: Janie
Lauren Johnson: Zuzu
Sound engineer: Harris Middlesworth