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Capra Holiday Classic Reimagined As Radio Play

Capra Holiday Classic Reimagined As Radio Play

Allow us this opinion about "It's a Wonderful Life" for a moment, will you? For the longest time we found James Stewart's George Bailey to be not so much of a selfless family man as he was a milquetoast pussy who sacrificed his dreams to the point where he wound up being suicidal. It's really two-plus hours of depressing movie that we've made more palatable in recent years by sneaking a flask into the Music Box and hissing at the screen every time Lionel Barrymore ("Happy New Year to you... in jail!") is in scene, or catcalling whenever Donna Reed — the hottest old maid we've ever seen — graces the story. more ›

Last Minute Plans: Radio Plays! In Person!

Last Minute Plans: Radio Plays! In Person!

There are probably few of you reading this who remember what it was like to gather 'round the radio for the newest installment of The Shadow, FBI In Peace And War, or The Green Hornet. Actually, we only know of one for sure (Hi Dad!). But just because you weren't there the first time around doesn't mean you won't enjoy some classic entertainment. For tonight only, The AFTRA/SAG Senior Radio Players present Fog from "The Whistler" and Mr. Sycamore from "The Columbia Workshop," two radio scripts originally broadcast in 1942 and 1937, respectively. more ›

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