Did Radio See the Family Crisis Coming? — A 1940s Drama Asks the Question
For decades, One Man’s Family was one of the most beloved programs on American radio — a sweeping portrait of the Barbour family that followed multiple generations through the joys, struggles, and quiet dramas of everyday life.
In this remarkable 15th anniversary episode, creator Carlton E. Morse pauses the story itself and allows the characters to reflect on something deeper: the future of the family.
What challenges did Morse believe were coming?Were his concerns prophetic?
In this Chesterton Radio conversation, our hosts explore:
• why One Man’s Family became one of the longest-running…
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