James Cagney has narrated 5 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors. The most-rated is Arch Oboler's Plays.
Family Theater
Summary
Father Peyton of the Holy Cross Fathers wanted to inspire his country with a radio program. Footing the expense of the show himself, he arranged for some of the biggest names in radio and film to donate their services, and for a network to provide the broadcast time. The series that resulted featured heartwarming stories for audiences nationwide. The commercial breaks were filled only with an earnest, non-sectarian appeal for family prayer, reminding listeners that "The family that prays together stays together." The eighteen episodes presented in this collection - comedies, dramas, and adventures - entertain; invite thought about foibles, faith and family; and feature an amazing array of stars including Natalie Wood, James Cagney, Tyrone Power, Bob Hope, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Jim and Marian Jordan, Jack Webb, and Jack Benny, among many others. Includes a Program Guide by William Nadel that traces the history of this unique series in facts and pictures. Episodes include: Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye 06-05-47 Advice to the Lovelorn 10-30-47 Once on a Golden Afternoon 06-10-48 The Short Career of Dexter Coles 02-08-50 The Golden Touch 01-17-51 Grandpa's Marvelous X-Ray 11-28-51 The Red Head 02-20-52 Curtain Call for Genesius 01-30-52 The Big One 03-12-52, Burden on the Family 03-19-52 Journey of the Pegasus 09-30-53 Last Run 06-17-53 The Martians and the Coys 11-11-53 A Different Drummer 02-17-54 UFO 10-13-54 After the Ball 04-27-55 Summer Replacement 12-01-54 The Bid was Four Hearts 08-08-51
©2011 Family Theater Productions (P)2011 RSPT LLC
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Summary
This radio dramatization of the classic movie features James Cagney re-creating his Academy Award-winning role. It originally aired on October 19, 1942. Screen Guild Players was the most glamorous charity program on the airwaves. The hundreds of thousands of dollars raised for the Motion Picture Relief Fund built and maintained the Motion Picture Country House, providing housing for former film stars who were suffering from health or financial problems. Eager to be seen contributing to the cause, Hollywood's best and brightest flocked to the program. At first, it was primarily a variety show, with its first broadcast featuring Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, and Judy Garland. Later, it became an anthology show extraordinaire.
©2006 Radio Spirits Inc. (P)2006 Radio Spirits Inc.
Family Theater
Summary
Father Peyton of the Holy Cross Fathers wanted to inspire his country with a radio program. Footing the expense of the show himself, he arranged for some of the biggest names in radio and film to donate their services, and for a network to provide the broadcast time. The series that resulted featured heartwarming stories for audiences nationwide. The commercial breaks were filled only with an earnest, non-sectarian appeal for family prayer, reminding listeners that "The family that prays together stays together." The 18 episodes presented in this collection - comedies, dramas, and adventures - entertain; invite thought about foibles, faith and family; and feature an amazing array of stars including Natalie Wood, James Cagney, Tyrone Power, Bob Hope, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Jim and Marian Jordan, Jack Webb, and Jack Benny, among many others. Episodes Include: Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye 06-05-47, Advice to the Lovelorn 10-30-47, Once on a Golden Afternoon 06-10-48, The Short Career of Dexter Coles 02-08-50, The Golden Touch 01-17-51, Grandpa's Marvelous X-Ray 11-28-51, The Red Head 02-20-52, Curtain Call for Genesius 01-30-52, The Big One 03-12-52, Burden on the Family 03-19-52, Journey of the Pegasus 09-30-53, Last Run 06-17-53, The Martians and the Coys 11-11-53, A Different Drummer 02-17-54, UFO 10-13-54, After the Ball 04-27-55, Summer Replacement 12-01-54, The Bid was Four Hearts 08-08-51 PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 ©? Family Theater Productions. All rights reserved. For home use only. Manufactured under license by Radio Spirits. (P)2019 ©? Family Theater Productions. All rights reserved. For home use only. Manufactured under license by Radio Spirits.
Arch Oboler
Summary
Poetic. Patriotic. Petrifying. Arch Oboler, the prominent radio writer, producer and director, was a man possessed of noble ideals and a knack for the nefarious - capable of stoking both the fires of fear and the passion of national pride to a fever pitch. His way with words often led listeners deep inside a character's mind, following their stream-of consciousness straight to the heart of a universal truth. His pioneering work in narrative techniques and sound effects raised radio from mere medium to genuine art form. Oboler was deeply devoted to the war effort, producing plays of men and women answering the call in spite of everything, and inspiring citizens on the home front to do the same. But, in a frightening world, perhaps he made people brave by poking a bit of fun at fear itself with his terrifying tales of the undoing of misguided souls. This 10-hour tribute featuring many recordings available here for the first time, includes 20 digitally restored and remastered episodes, performances by James Cagney, Lloyd Bridges, Ingrid Bergman, Peter Lorre, Irene Dunn, Ronald Colman, Dinah Shore, Mary Astor, Olivia De Haviland, Boris Karloff, and more. Episodes Include: Arch Oboler's Plays: "Bathysphere" 11-18-39 "Nobody Died" 12-16-39 "Johnny Got His Gun" 03-09-40 "Strange Morning" 04-05-45 "Love, Love, Love" 05-03-45 "An Exercise in Horror" (A Peculiar Comedy) 05-24-45 "Lust for Life" 08-16-45 "Rocket from Manhattan" 09-20-45 "Lights Out: Cat Wife" 04-06-38 "What the Devil" 10-06-42 "Knock at the Door" 12-15-42 "Valse Trieste" 12-29-42 "Everything For the Boys: Knuckles" 01-25-44 "The House I Live In" 05-30-44 "Everyman's Theater: I'll Tell My Husband" 11-08-40 "The Ugliest Man in the World" 03-14-41 "Free World Theater: The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith" 05-09-43 "V Day" 06-27-43 "To the President: About My Mother" 11-15-42 "Plays for Americans: Johnny Quinn, USN" 02-01-42
©2009 Arch Oboler (P)2009 RSPT LLC
Arch Oboler's Plays
Summary
An unprepossessing little man in a sweatshirt and sneakers set the world of radio ablaze in the late 1930s with a startling new vision of what radio drama could be. Eight decades later, his work is still fresh, powerful, and brilliantly original. Experience radio drama at its best with Arch Oboler's Plays. These 21 outstanding productions of unforgettable stories (including several rare episodes) feature top stars: James Cagney, Burgess Meredith, Madame Alla Nazimova, Greer Garson, Edmund Gwenn, Eddie Cantor, and more! Episodes include: The Word 05-27-39; The Ivory Tower 07-08-39; And Adam Begot 09-09-39; This Precious Freedom 12-30-39; Money, Money, Money 01-06-40; Special to Hollywood 02-03-40; Johnny Got His Gun 03-09-40; Strange Morning 04-05-45; The House I Live In 04-26-45; Night 06-07-45; Mr. Pyle 06-14-45; The Naked Mountain 06-21-45; The Truth 06-28-45; My Chicago 07-26-45; Parade 08-02-45; History of a Mug 08-09-45; Mirage 09-06-45; Mr. Miller 10-04-45; The Visitor from Hades 10-10-64; The Day Sinatra Got Fat 10-24-64; Him or Me 12-26-64 PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Arch Oboler. All Rights Reserved. For home use only. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Manufactured under exclusive license from the Arch Oboler Estate by Radio Spirits. (P)2020 Arch Oboler. All Rights Reserved. For home use only. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Manufactured under exclusive license from the Arch Oboler Estate by Radio Spirits.