King Kong radio play-from 1938


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Experience the thrilling adventure of King Kong in this captivating old time radio play from 1938. This classic tale brings to life the story of the giant ape and the dramatic events that unfold on Skull Island.

Immerse yourself in the world of radio drama as you listen to this iconic performance that has entertained audiences for generations.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Kiddie record confirmed


This production is from A.A./Golden Records LPs 151-A&B, released in the early or mid 1960s. It was directed by and stars Daniel Ocko ("Capt. Englehorn"), who would have been in his 50s then, which corresponds to the voice on the LP (he'd have been 25 in 1938). The adaptation was done by one Cherney Berg, who produced a series of scary-story LPs for kids in the '60s and early '70s ("Famous Monsters Speak!"). This story clocks in at just over 36 minutes, which would have been very odd for a radio program, but quite natural if intended to fit a double-sided LP. The King Kong LP was a well-done production, very close to the original 1933 film on which it was based. But note the wording on the album cover: "The Original 20th Century Fox Motion Picture Classic ... Adapted for Recording by Cherney Berg." It is not a soundtrack or an old radio program, it's a kiddie LP from the 1960s.

Sorry, this is misidentified.


This is the same studio-recorded Cherney Berg LP that was sold via monster magazines in the '60s and possibly the late '50s. Unless there is documentary evidence proving it was a radio show, that claim has no basis, as the LP exists and can be easily found online for comparison. There was a Kong radio serial in 1933, more documentary evidence of that will surface soon, but this isn't it. Nice record, though, but not from the 1930s, and not a radio show, sorry.

To The Idiot That Uploaded This...


It's a record from 1974 NOT a radio show from 1938. Side 1 JOURNEY TO THE ISLAND Side 2 THE CAPTURE, TRIUMPH AND DEATH OF KING KONG Cast: Capt. Englehorn - Daniel Ocko Driscoll - Nat Polen Denham - Ralph Bell Anne - Elaine Rost Adapted by: Cherney Berg Directed by: Daniel Ocko Sound Effects by: Ralph Curtis

John Stephenson?


(3 Sterne)

I'm fairly sure I recognize one of the voice actors in this recording as John Stephenson. He did a number of voices for animation in the 1960s, particularly for Hannah Barbera. He voiced Dr. Benton Quest and Mr. Slate. It was his role as Bard in Rankin Bass's Hobbit that I recognize.

Misdated Show


This show is very likely from a children's record from the 1960s. It is has no opening introduction or closing credits which is typical of a children's record, but not typical for a radio show. There is no evidence other the title that the recording is from 1938.

Try Googling


(5 Sterne)

Yes, this was probably recorded from a 1960's record. There are a lot of children's records that were made from OTR shows. Take Superman, for instance. The "official" Superman website has several listed. The 1960's and 70's was a very fertile time for such records, as well as LP recordings of movies (ever see the Star Wars one, or the Archie Bunker one from All In The Family?). They were often advertised in the back of monster magazines, and occasionally movie magazines as well. You may have seen some advertised as a kid. They were in the back next to the ads for old films that were transfered onto plastic film stock for home projectors. Ah, the good ol' days before video tape. I can't wait to see what replaces recordable DVDs and downloaded video. I did a quick Google search, and found out that this is often listed as a Lux production by podcasters. However, I have searched a few LUX logs, as well as private lists from collectors, and couldn't find any evidence of this being the case. My guess is that it was either an independent production, or from a lesser known / short lived show.

To The Idiot That Called The Person Uploading the Program An Idiot


Considering that it's been several years since the program was posted and at least two years since people commented on the program date being in error, there's no reason to write: "To The Idiot That Uploaded This..." For all you know the person that uploaded the program was told it was an earlier program. Why not, instead of criticizing the person that uploaded the program, contact the moderators and ask that it be corrected?

Older than the 70s


(4 Sterne)

I know for a fact that this "record" was out before the 1970s as my father had it in 1968. I have a recording of the "Big Jon and Sparky" show in my collection where they host this story. I do not know that much about the Big Jon and Sparky show except I believe it was on in the 1940s and 1950s. Though they may have had a Sunday show latger into the 60s.