The Magnificent Montague
Honorary Doctorate
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The Magnificent Montague is a radio comedy centered on Harry Montague, a once-famous Shakespearean actor whose grand ideas about the stage meet the everyday realities of his life and career. His wife, Lily, is also an actress, and their contrasting temperaments give the show much of its comic energy.
The program draws its humor from the world of theater: Montague’s devotion to Shakespeare and his own importance often collide with practical problems, professional ambitions, and the people around him. The result is a character-driven comedy that plays with the gap between theatrical grandeur and ordinary life.
Montague’s pompous confidence and Lily’s sharper, more grounded perspective make for a lively central pairing. The series offers affectionate backstage comedy, with a theatrical flavor and a gently satirical view of an actor who remains convinced that greatness is always within reach.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.