Talkzone

February 05, 2026

Academy Award Theatre & Chandu the Magician

Episode Segments

Academy Award Theatre: Pride of the Marines

Joined by Virginia Mayo, John Garfield reprises his role in a film from 1945, in Academy Award Theatre\'s radio recreation of the biographical war film \"Pride of the Marines,\" from 6/15/1946.

Chandu the Magician: Dancing Partner Recognized

Chandu the Magician was a radio pioneer of lavish sound design, using high-end organ scores and exotic sound effects to transport listeners from their living rooms to the \"mysterious East.\" This broadcast is from 10/13/1948.