NBC University Theater 49 01 09 The Grapes Of Wrath
John Steinbeck
The University Theater production of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath tells the poignant story of a family's struggles as they migrate from the devastation of the Dust Bowl to California, seeking a better life. However, they encounter even more challenges along the way.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| The Grapes of Wrath | 1:00:25 |
Reviews
Great Choice
John B. Stewart
Wonderful star studded cast radio theatre production of John Seinbecks seminal novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'. This was the major work in his oeuvre that lead to his award of the Nobel Prize for Literaure in 1963. it tells the story of the Joad family who travel from Oklahoma to 'the promised land' of California in an old jallopy in the aftermath of the environmental catastrophe known as the 'dust bowl' of the 1930's. The story has a strong political message about exploitation, corruption and the evils of capitalism. Keep in mind this is only a summarised version of the book adapted aa a radio play. I was hoping to find the entire book on Librivox but this is an excellent addition to the collection. i recommend you read the entire book as it rivals 'Moby Dick' as the great American Novel. it was thrust into my hand as a 13 year by my mother who said it was one of the most important works of the 20th C. it has helped form my political beliefs as a result.
very good
Kees de Jager
listening to this story makes me feel very grateful for the living and working conditions we today
Grapes of Wrath
Dr. Charles Kyle
Today the United Farm Workers are on Day 17 of a 26 Day march from Delano,CA to Sacarmento, CA completing 200 miles of their 385 mile march in the midst of a HEAT ALERT. The farm workers plea is for Gov. Newsom to sign a bill that will protect farm workers from grower violence as they organize for unionization. Why should history have to keep repeating itself?. Governor Newsom- SIGN THE BILL!