Jack | February 21, 2023
Norman Corwin (1910-2011) was the Grand Master of American Radio Theatre, and his final effort is extraordinarily timely today. In 1941, this program confronted an America more divided, more polarized, than at any time since the Civil War — and this new version, updated for the 21st Century, does the same. This brilliantly fascinating program […]
Jack | July 19, 2018
Tonight Richard Frohlich from Texas Radio Theatre joins the Amigos for an exploration into the most geopolitical radio show in the history of the Sonic Society, Norman Corwin‘s “Could Be”. Have a listen yourself and consider whether you too could be part of a better future world! Mentioned in the discussion: H.G. Wells Things to Come- […]
Jack | October 10, 2015
Through the years we’ve seen many adaptations from movies, stage, and novel form into the medium of audio drama. It’s rare to see the reverse, but Sam Wheeler from Bates College is taking Norman Corwin’s famous “They Fly through the Air with the Greatest of Ease” and adding stage directions and elements to contextualize to a […]
Jack | December 26, 2014
It may be December 26th, but there’s still one more chance to fill your stocking with Christmas cheer! Tonight on Sonic Echo we present “The Plot to Overthrow Christmas” by Norman Corwin and Edgar Bergin and Charlie McCarthy with their version of Disney’s “Snow White”. Happy Holidays to everyone and have a very happy […]
