Family Theater Classic Radio

Gary Cooper (Sergeant York, High Noon) hosts this Family Theater radio drama originally broadcast April 27, 1949. Shelley Winters (Poseidon Adventure) and Henry Morgan (MASH) were both at the start of their long careers in Hollywood when they agreed to be on Father Peyton's radio show. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Jack Haley (Wizard of Oz-Tin Man) hosts this episode of Family Theater originally broadcast on March 23, 1949. World War II was still very much in people's minds. This a story of the bond among soldiers and the universal need for prayer. The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Hedda Hopper, legendary entertainment journalist, and Dan Dailey (My Baby Smiles at Me) star in this episode originally broadcast March on the Family Theater Radio Show. Comedian Fred Allen hosts.

Dennis Day hosts this episode of Family Theater Radio Show, starring Ann Blyth (Mildred Piece) and Philip Terry (Lost Weekend). The show was originally produced by Father Patrick Peyton and broadcast live on March 2, 1949. This restored version is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Jack Benny hosts this week’s show, starring Dan O'Herlihy and Rod O'Connor, telling the tragic story of Francis Thompson, mystic and poet who found grace in the midst of much suffering. Originally broadcast in 1949, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

The great Ethel Barrymore narrates the story of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a story heard in these days leading up to Easter. Originally broadcast in 1947, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

Glenn Langan and Rita Wilson play a couple who have suffered one of the greatest losses possible, the death of a child. What could help heal their hearts and open their lives again? Meet Tommy an orphaned boy. Originally broadcast in 1949, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

Guy Madison played all-America hero types in "golden age" Hollywood movies. In this show he plays a stranger who comes to town and changes lives with his coaching, but can he convince people that he has changed? The play also stars Coleen Townsend and is hosted by John Lund. Originally broadcast in 1949, the program has been digitally remastered and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

Jimmy Gleason and Nancy Olson star in this classic radio play from Family Theater Productions. Gleason plays Brownie, a third shift elevator operator who observes unfolding drama and helps lift people up. This remastered classic originally aired with a live orchestra on April 6, 1949. It is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, CSC.

Hollywood legend Edmund Gwenn (Santa in Miracle on 34th Street) narrates this delightful Irish tale of a precocious leprechaun. The radio play is hosted by academy award winning actor, Ray Milland (Lost Weekend). Originally broadcast live from Hollywood on March 16, 1949, the show is presented here remastered, with a new introduction from Father David Guffey of Family Theater Productions.