Lost TV of the 50s, Vol. 1 (1956) on DVD

Actor :              Gloria Talbott, Robert Horton, John Hudson, Joi Lansing
Director:           John Meredyth Lucas, Reginald LeBorg, Lewis R. Foster, William A. Seiter
Genre:              N/A
Year:                1956
Studio:             Alpha Video
Length:            100 minutes
Released:        03/16/17
Rating:             Not Rated
Format:            NTSC
Misc:                NTSC
Language:       English
Subtitles:         N/A
Dubbed:           N/A

DESCRIPTION:

The long-running anthology series Cavalcade of America began on radio, sponsored by the DuPont Company. After WWI, the manufacturer was looking to change its public image as war profiteers. Cavalcade of America specialized in presenting compelling stories of American perseverance and ingenuity, with an emphasis on nonviolence and progressive values. Because of its liberal slant, the program attracted acclaimed authors including Arthur Miller and Norman Rosten. Each episode started with DuPont's motto, ""Better living through chemistry."" After 17 years on radio, it moved to television in 1952, where it aired on both NBC and ABC. The program was renamed DuPont Cavalcade Theater in August 1955.