Episode Details

On this episode of Front Page Drama, drawn from the files of The American Weekly, a reporter sets out to interview a man who has just turned one hundred years old. What begins as a standard feature story soon takes an unexpected turn when the centenarian makes a startling declaration about his future. The encounter sets off a chain of events that reverberate far beyond the man’s modest home.

First broadcast on August 28, 1948, this program was the 801st episode of Front Page Drama. Produced to promote The American Weekly, the series dramatized stories ranging from the sensational to the heartfelt, reflecting both the anxieties and aspirations of postwar America. Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.net Learn More

• The American Weekly: A Brief History (American Heritage) – How the Sunday supplement shaped public tastes.
• Hearst’s American Weekly Magazine – Publisher background and cultural role.
• Collecting The American Weekly – A look at its artwork, stories, and legacy.

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