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The World's Great Novels

The World's Great Novels

Drama1944–1948

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Drama · 1944–1948

The World's Great Novels

NBC's literary drama series that turned classic novels into radio—and college credit.

Network NBC Years 1944–1948 Episodes 30 Genre Drama

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Cast & Credits

Who made it

Directors

Homer Heck

Announcer · Sponsors

Charles Chan Announcer
Dave Garroway Announcer
John Conrad Announcer

Featured cast

Alma Platts
Arthur Peterson
Bob Smith
Charles Flynn
Cliff Soubier
Donald Gallagher
Eloise Kummer
Ernie Andrews
Everett Clark
Geraldine Kay
Harry Elders
Hilda Graham
Hope Summers
Jack Lester
Jess Pugh
Johnny Coons
Jonathan Hole
Ken Griffith
Ken Nordine
Larry Alexander
Lee Young
Maurice Copeland
Sherman Marks
Sidney Ellstrom
Amy Loveman
Ida Alexa Ross Wylie

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30 episodes, ad-free for members

000 Moby Dick Part 1 of 4 Jan 3, 1947

000 Moby Dick Part 2 of 4 Jan 10, 1947

000 Moby Dick Part 3 of 4 Jan 17, 1947

000 Moby Dick Part 4 of 4

000 Diana of the Crossways Part 1 of 4

000 Diana of the Crossways Part 2 of 4

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