Armstrong's Theatre of Today

Armstrong's Theatre of Today is a news and romantic drama radio program which was broadcast at noon on Saturdays by CBS Radio from October 4, 1941, to May 22, 1954. The 30-minute series was sponsored by the Armstrong Cork Company (Armstrong Quaker Rugs and Linoleum) and Cream of Wheat (1953-54).[1]

Armstrong's Theatre of Today
Other namesThe Armstrong Theater of Today
GenreRomantic drama
Running time30 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
SyndicatesCBS
StarringHollywood stars
AnnouncerGeorge Bryan
Tom Shirley
Directed byIra Avery
Al Ward
Produced byIra Avery
Original releaseOctober 4, 1941 – May 22, 1954
Sponsored byArmstrong Cork Company
Cream of Wheat

The announcers were George Bryan and Tom Shirley. The program opened with Bryan reporting the news, followed by Hollywood film actors in original dramas. Ira Avery and Al Ward directed with Avery producing. James Rinaldi provided the special effects.[1] Commercials were read by the Armstrong Quaker Girl (Elizabeth Reller, Julie Conway).[2]

Harold Levey was the musical director.[3]

Stars over Hollywood, another anthology program, also began in 1941, and when Armstrong began it immediately followed Stars on the air. That combination "gave CBS the edge in the Saturday dramatic derby for thirteen years."[4]

References

  1. Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 40. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-10-11. The Armstrong Theater of Today, romantic drama.
  2. Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4. P. 27.
  3. "Radio Talent: New York" (PDF). Billboard. March 7, 1942. p. 7. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  4. Dunning, John. (1976). Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976. Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-932616-2. Pp. 39-40.

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