American Adventure: Join us on the Adventure of Our Nation
Step back in time to the mid-1950s with American Adventure, a historical drama series proudly presented by the University of North Carolina. Broadcasting from 1955 to 1956, this program offers a rich, educational journey through the people and events that shaped the United States. As the series itself declares, "This nation is young yet, still new and unfinished. Still now, America is man's greatest adventure in time and space." Blending entertainment with authentic storytelling, American Adventure is a captivating study of American character and values, brought to life through 23 episodes spanning over 10 hours of vintage audio.
Collection Highlights
- Fascinating Historical Figures: This collection vividly portrays a wide range of American lives, from the legendary Johnny Appleseed and inventor George Washington Carver to the visionary Cyrus Fields, who conceived the transatlantic cable. You'll also encounter lesser-known yet compelling stories, including the experience of African American soldiers during World War I.
- Engaging Dramatic Narratives: Each episode is a self-contained tale that explores pivotal moments in American history. Highlights include the gripping "Appointment at Ford’s," the creative spark behind "Dial Emergency," and a moving exploration of young Thomas Wolfe in "Thomas Wolfe and the Unsound Door."
- A Collectible Two-Volume Set: Carefully curated into two volumes, this audio collection presents all 23 original broadcasts. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast of Old Time Radio or a newcomer to historical drama, these episodes offer a warm and thoughtful tribute to America's ongoing story.
Track Listing
Show all 46 tracks (10 hours, 17 min)
- American Adventure 550728 Akingwithacrown
- American Adventure 550804 Hearthfire
- American Adventure 550811 Buildersontheriver
- American Adventure 550825 Storyofapoet
- American Adventure 550901 Grandfatherjefferson
- American Adventure 550908 Gernade
- American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue
- American Adventure 550929 Appointmentatford's
- American Adventure 551006 Dialemergency
- American Adventure 551020 Johnnyappleseed
- American Adventure 551027 Thebattle
- American Adventure 551103 Yankeelovesalady
- American Adventure 551117 Federallion
- American Adventure 551124 Georgewashingtoncarver
- American Adventure 551201 Zempertrail
- American Adventure 551208 Thomaswolfeandunsounddoor
- American Adventure 551215 Storyofcyrusfields
- American Adventure 551229 Pierrel'entantpaintthebigcanvas
- American Adventure 560105 Joepalmerthefreeman
- American Adventure 560112 Johnwilliamsrunawayjustice
- American Adventure 560126 Demagogue
- American Adventure 560202 Pioneercalleliligeapioneer
- American Adventure 560209 Ezraleemanofiron
- American Adventure 550728 Akingwithacrown
- American Adventure 550804 Hearthfire
- American Adventure 550811 Buildersontheriver
- American Adventure 550825 Storyofapoet
- American Adventure 550901 Grandfatherjefferson
- American Adventure 550908 Gernade
- American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue
- American Adventure 550929 Appointmentatford's
- American Adventure 551006 Dialemergency
- American Adventure 551020 Johnnyappleseed
- American Adventure 551027 Thebattle
- American Adventure 551103 Yankeelovesalady
- American Adventure 551117 Federallion
- American Adventure 551124 Georgewashingtoncarver
- American Adventure 551201 Zempertrail
- American Adventure 551208 Thomaswolfeandunsounddoor
- American Adventure 551215 Storyofcyrusfields
- American Adventure 551229 Pierrel'entantpaintthebigcanvas
- American Adventure 560105 Joepalmerthefreeman
- American Adventure 560112 Johnwilliamsrunawayjustice
- American Adventure 560126 Demagogue
- American Adventure 560202 Pioneercalleliligeapioneer
- American Adventure 560209 Ezraleemanofiron
