Episode 7: The Golden Torch Keeps Burning

About this episode

Himan Brown was a busy philanthropist and producer during the two decades following the end of Golden Age broadcast radio, creating over 100 films in support of causes he believed in, and a concert series in Madison Square Garden among other projects. He also opened a production studio in Chelsea.  But Brown was finally able to return radio drama to the air with the CBS Mystery Theater, which he established in 1974. It was a fully realized artistic vision, with Brown acting as producer, director, and script editor.  He brought a new generation of actors to the medium, including Marian Seldes, Tammy Grimes, Paul Hecht, Tony Roberts, and EG Marshall, as well as continuing to work with stars of the Golden Age like Agnes Moorehead.  In this episode we’ll hear from some of them, and from Brown himself on how he assessed actors, cast them, and worked with them, as well as visiting his former studios.  Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Pro