Damon Runyon Theater - Romance In The Roaring Forties - Jan 16, 1949 - Comedy/Drama

Published: Jan. 25, 2021, 8:44 p.m.

52 Episodes of The Damon Runyon Theater were produced and syndicated across the country in 1949. Based on the wonderful short stories of Damon Runyon, a talented sports writer, and outstanding journalist, and short story writer based in New York City. Some of his most famous stories were made into Broadway shows and/or films like "Guys and Dolls", "A Pocket Full of Miracles," "Lady for a Day," "The Lemon Drop Kid and Little Miss Marker" There were even Damon Runyon Theater syndicated television shows in the mid-1950's. The Narrator is called "Broadway" played by actor John Brown (Digger O'Dell in "The Life of Riley). Strong Brooklyn accent done remarkably well. This track will live in its own "Damon Runyon Theater" Playlist in this podcast.