On A Note Of Triumph

Norman Corwin, Martin Gabel, Lud Gluskin and Bernard Hermann

Read by Martin Gabel

(4.2 stars; 4 reviews)

On June 6, 1944, as D-Day unfolded, the Columbia Broadcasting System commissioned Norman Corwin to create a radio show to celebrate a potential victory in Europe. This led to the production of "On A Note Of Triumph," which aired on V-E Day, May 8, 1945. The program, narrated by Martin Gabel and featuring music by Bernard Hermann, was a monumental broadcast that received overwhelming praise and a record number of congratulatory messages.

The show was so impactful that it was repeated just days later, on May 13, 1945, garnering even greater response. Recognizing its significance, Simon and Schuster published the script as a book, which quickly became a bestseller. Corwin's work is celebrated for its eloquence and powerful message, standing as a testament to the fight for freedom and the enduring power of the spoken word.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.