Ford Theater

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"Ford Theater" was a dramatic anthology radio series that aired in the late 1940s. It's often referred to as "Ford Theatre" and was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company.

Here's a breakdown of its history and notable aspects:

  • Two Seasons (1947-1949): The radio show ran for two seasons.
  • Season 1 (NBC): From October 5, 1947, to June 27, 1948, it was broadcast from New York City on NBC. This season featured actors like Ed Begley, Shirley Booth, Gary Merrill, Everett Sloane, and Vicki Vola. Ratings were reportedly poor.
  • Season 2 (CBS): Due to the low ratings, Ford moved the show to Hollywood and CBS for its second season, which ran from October 8, 1948, to July 1, 1949. This move came with an increased budget and a focus on top Hollywood actors, which significantly boosted ratings.
  • Shift in Strategy: Initially, the show aimed to distinguish itself from other radio adaptations by using New York-based actors rather than well-known Hollywood stars. However, the lack of success led to a change in strategy, embracing "A-list" Hollywood talent for the second season. Stars like Jack Benny, Marlene Dietrich, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Edward G. Robinson, and Bette Davis appeared in this later iteration.
  • Transition to Television: With the rise of television, Ford eventually decided to end its radio show and focus on "Ford Television Theatre," which had a much longer run and even featured Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis in an episode.
  • Content: The show presented a variety of dramatic adaptations, often of popular films or literary works. Some notable episodes included adaptations of "A Star Is Born," "Laura," "Double Indemnity," "Wuthering Heights," and "Anna Christie."


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Episode Date
Ford Theater 1949-06-24 (77) A Farewell to Arms
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1949-04-01 (65) Wuthering Heights
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1949-03-04 (61) The Horn Blows at Midnight
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1949-02-18 (59) Shadow of a Doubt
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1949-01-21 (55) Anna Christie
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-10-29 (43) Of Human Bondage
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-10-15 (41) Double Indemnity
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-10-08 (40) Madam Bovary
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-06-27 (39) Arrowsmith
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-06-20 (38) The Late Christopher Bean
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-06-13 (37) My Sister Eileen
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-06-06 (36) Michael and Mary
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-05-30 (35) Laura
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-05-23 (34) A Star Is Born
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-05-16 (33) Counselor at Law
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-05-09 (32) Front Page
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-04-18 (29) The Silver Cord
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-03-21 (25) It's a Gift
Sep 04, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-02-08 (19) Abe Lincoln in Illinois
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-02-01 (18) Green Pastures
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-01-18 (16) Girl Crazy
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-01-11 (15) Storm in a Teacup
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1948-01-04 (14) Adventures of the Bad Boy
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1947-12-28 (13) Father, Dear Father
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1947-12-21 (12) The Man Who Played God
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1947-11-16 (7) Carmen Jones
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1947-11-02 (5) Ah, Wilderness
May 18, 2020
Ford Theater 1947-10-05 (1) Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
May 18, 2020