Vintage Classic Radio presents special Christmas classics from the golden age of radio for the 2022 Holiday season. Description: Starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey in this classic Christmas radio drama about a man who gives up his dreams to help others but tired of life and with the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, George is shown what life would be like for the townspeople of Bedford Falls if he had never existed. The Lux Radio Theater recording was the first of three radio adaptations from the 1946 Frank Capra-directed film. The second radio adaptation was recorded by Screen Guild Theater in December 1947. The third was recorded by Screen Director's Playhouse in 1949. Jimmy Stewart reprises his role as George Bailey in all three radio adaptations. Original release: March 10th, 1947 Home station: CBS Cast: Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey Donna Reed as Mary Hatch Bailey Victor Moore as Clarence the Guardian Angel Bill Johnstone as Pa Bailey Janet as Ma Bailey John McIntire as Joseph Leo Cleary as Uncle Billy Edwin Maxwell as Potter John Milton Kennedy (Announcer) William Keighley (Producer/Host)

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