Paul Henreid plays a POW from WWII who returns to his home Austria with his American wife played by Joan Leslie. As they discover his village ravaged by war, they also find the true meaning of Thanksgiving and making a home. Originally broadcast in 1947, remastered by Family Theater Productions with an introduction by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Hoagy Carmichael was an actor but was primarily known as a musician, writing songs like "Stardust," and "Georgia on my Mind." He hosts this show and gives a touching word about family at the end of the program. The program was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is introduced here by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

To understand this story remember that it was produced as people in the United States were recovering from World War II. The nation did not suffer the damage to buildings and landscapes, families and to make sense of the loss of loved ones and the care of those wounded. William Holden stars with Brenda Marshall. At the time of this broadcast, the two were married in real life. Father Patrick Peyton produced the original program in 1947. The program was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is introduced here by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

Victor Jory stars as an attorney who has the biggest challenge of his life, with himself as the client. This radio drama was broadcast live not he Mutual Broadcast System in 1948. Listen after the story for a special word from Victor Moore. The program was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is introduced here by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

See how early you can detect which classic of English literature is referenced in this radio play from 1948. Natalie Wood stars as a young girl who befriends a kindly professor who tells her a story that leads to an afternoon of adventure. Father Patrick Peyton produced this program, digitally remastered here and presented with a new introduction by Father David Guffey.

Legendary and ground-breaking actress Louise Beavers stars as a mother explaining courage to her daughter by telling the story of another young woman, Joan of Arc. Bob Crosby, brother of Bing Crosby hosts this show originally broadcast in 1948. The program was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is presented here with a new introduction from Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

"No Night too Dark" was the second radio play produced by Family Theater Productions for the series that was heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System for 20 years. William Cargan (Ellery Queen) hosts this play starring Walter Brennan (The Westerner, Come and Get It) and Beulah Bondi (It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Brennan's character Jonathon, plays cupid to a returning WWII vet and the woman he left behind. The program was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is introduced here by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.

Many will know the classic poem "The Hound of Heaven." You may not know the story of its author Francis Thomson. This radio play, originally broadcast in 1947, is hosted by Joan Caufield, stars Mark Stevens and narrator Marvin Miller. In spite of great poverty and suffering, Thomson was in touch with the mystery of God's persistent grace. The program is remastered by Family Theater Productions with an introduction from Father David Guffey, CSC.

Legendary child film star, Shirley Temple stars in this radio play originally produced by Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, in 1948, and broadcast on a Sunday evening by The Mutual Broadcasting System. Shirley Temple plays a woman trying to help her husband adjust to life after his service in World War II. John Agar stars as her radio husband, but at the time of recording Agar and Temple were actually married. Temple as an adult served in many roles including U.S. Ambassador to South Africa. The play was remastered by Family Theater Productions and is introduced by Father David Guffey, CSC.

Every marriage has its moments of challenge. In this comic story from 1948, a young couple Madeline(Barbara Eiler) and Tommy(Dennis Day/) face challenges balancing career goals. Giblin(Jimmy Durante) steps in to try to keep them together. This episode features a song from Dennis Day, remembered fondly for his work on "The Jack Benny Show." Remastered by Family Theater Productions and re-introduced by Father David Guffey, C.S.C.