The March of Time
La Guardia vs. Tammany Hall
Soviet Purges
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The March of Time presents dramatized news reports that bring current events to life through narration, dialogue, and sound effects. Rather than simply recounting headlines, the program recreates people and situations in the news, giving listeners a vivid sense of the political conflicts and international developments shaping the period.
This recording’s title points to two subjects: New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia’s conflict with Tammany Hall and the Soviet purges. The program’s documentary-style approach combines reported information with acted scenes, making complex public affairs accessible through the immediacy of radio drama.
The result is a distinctive blend of journalism and theatrical presentation: urgent, serious, and focused on the personalities and stakes behind the news. It offers a snapshot of how radio could turn contemporary events into compelling listening.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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