Drama (1946 - 49)

Favorite Story brought a specific genre classic literature to the radio. Mainly 19 th century classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Wuthering Heights, Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, and many others seem to represent the creators’ interest in classics with the argumention of ethics and a distrust of scientific progress. Postwar and Cold War America was looking for an outlet in understanding general fear of new scientific inventions and development.

One channel was the rise in popularity of science fiction, however the use of classical 19th century literature was yet another way to understand the changes within the world in the late 1940s. Favorite Story began its broadcast on KFI Los Angeles and is also an example of a local syndicated old time radio show that made the leap to nationally broadcast. It’s quality and use of timeless stories, lead to its rebroadcast for years to come.

See also: Tell It Again and NBC University Theater.