BW - EP153—008: Independence Day 1944—Theater Of Romance Goodbye Mr. Chips
Opposite of A Date With Judy at 8:30PM, CBS broad…
Breaking Walls · James Scully
July 7, 202427m 49s
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Show Notes
Opposite of A Date With Judy at 8:30PM, CBS broadcast Theater of Romance, hosted by the just-heard Arnold Moss, who was also known for his acting prowess.
Romance first took to the air on April 19th, 1943 with host Frank Gallop as “your guide through the pages of the great stories of all-time.” It went off the airwaves June 20th, 1944 before re-debuting on July 4th as Theater of Romance, sponsored by Colgate Tooth Powder.
This episode featured Gertrude Warner and Karl Swenson in James Hilton’s Goodbye Mr. Chips. In 1975 Swenson was interviewed with his wife and fellow actress, Joan Tompkins, by Chuck Schaden.