Author's Playhouse
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Author's Playhouse is an anthology radio drama series created by Wynn Wright, that aired on Mutual in 1940–1941,[1] and on the NBC Blue Network from March 5, 1941, until October 1941. It then moved to the NBC Red Network where it was heard until June 4, 1945. Philip Morris was the sponsor between 1942 and 1943.[2]
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Genre | Anthology |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
Country of origin | United States |
Language(s) | English |
Syndicates | Mutual CBS NBC |
Created by | Wynn Wright |
Original release | March 5, 1941 – June 4, 1945 |
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Premiering with "Elementals" by Stephen Vincent Benét, the series featured adaptations of stories by famous authors, such as “Mr. Mergenthwirker’s Lobbies” by Nelson Bond, "The Snow Goose" by Paul Gallico, "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, "The Piano" by William Saroyan and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber.[2]