This single cassette release represents volume 8 in a series issued by Radio Yesterdays in 1990. Included on the cassette is the Lux Radio Theatre version of It’s a Wonderful Life. The show was originally broadcast on Monday, March 10, 1947. Included on the cassette is the Lux Radio Theatre version of It’s a Wonderful…
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Jimmy Stewart – The Ultimate Radio Collection Vol. 1
This digital only set was released for download and streaming by Master Classics Records in 2011. Eighteen different radio shows are included, one divided into two parts, on the set: 1) Screen Directors’ Assignment – It’s a Wonderful Life (Part 1), May 8, 1949 2) Screen Directors’ Assignment – It’s a Wonderful Life (Part 2),…
It’s a Wonderful Life – BB Cooper & Drey Shepperd
This four-song digital release was issued in 2010 by Artfield. Cooper had been commissioned by Dan Brambilla of Canada’s Stage By Stage to write four songs for a musical based on the film, It’s a Wonderful Life. She in turn invited Drey Shepperd to add the lyrics to her music. The show had its premier…
The Best of Classical Christmas Radio Shows
The Lux Radio Theatre version of It’s a Wonderful Life, made the transition into the digital age with ease. In 2008, it was part of a set titled The Best of Classical Christmas Radio Shows put together by Stardust Records and was made available on most of the popular download sites. This particular release included…
AMC Movies to Go – It’s a Wonderful Life
In 1999, AMC Movies to Go issued the 2-cassette set It’s a Wonderful Life/The Miracle of the Bells (AMC 60144). It’s a Wonderful Life was the Lux Radio Theatre production starring Stewart and Donna Reed and first broadcast on March 10, 1947. In addition to the radio show, AMC’s Jeffrey Lyons adds historical information about…
Lux Radio Theatre – It’s a Wonderful Life (Cassette)
Radio Spirits released the Lux Radio Theatre version of It’s a Wonderful Life as a single cassette (4159) in 1997. Although marketed these days as a Christmas story, it wasn’t considered so when the film was first released. In fact, this Lux production was broadcast on March 10, 1947…
Radio Theater (AFRTS)
The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service issued the Lux Radio Theatre version of It’s a Wonderful Life in 1970 (RU 7-1). The Lux version had been broadcast March 10, 1947. The show was spread over the A-sides of two 12-inch, 33 1/3/ RPM discs (66A and 67A). That way, using two turntables, the show…
The Best of Old Time Radio Starring Jimmy Stewart
This set was issued by Radio Spirits in 2002 in both 4-cassette (5034) and 6-CD (5035) formats. Ten complete and original radio programs were included: 1) Screen Directors’ Assignment – It’s a Wonderful Life, May 8, 1949 2) Hollywood Star Playhouse – The Six Shooter, April 13, 1952 3) Lady Esther Screen Guild Players –…
Old Time Radio Dramas
This 4-cassette boxed set was issued by The Mind’s Eye in 1984. The box holding the cassettes has likenesses of Stewart and Donna Reed, as well as actors from some of the other shows. The cassette insert has the title and information about the program. It’s a Wonderful Life was broadcast March 10, 1947, on…
Hollywood Stars on the Radio
Radio Spirits released this 10-Cassette/CD set in both formats (cassette: 40024/CD: 40022) in 2003. Three different programs starring Jimmy Stewart were included in the set: 1) Victory Theatre (Lux Radio Theatre summer replacement) – The Philadelphia Story (July 20, 1942) 2) Lux Radio Theatre – It’s a Wonderful Life (March 10, 1947) 3) Lux Radio…
