We Hold These Truths (1941) was a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. But, with a broadcast date of Dec 15, 1941, just days after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, it became a timely reminder of exactly what the country was fighting to protect. This star-studded performance features an epilogue by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
   

We Hold These Truths (1991) -- the 200th Anniversary celebration of the Bill of Rights, updated by Corwin himself to include events and ammendments of the past 50 years. Produced for Public Radio by David Ossman, this star-filled production equals or surpasses the original.
   

On a Note of Triumph was broadcast on VE Day, May 8, 1945. It is possibly the finest work ever written for radio. This powerful broadcast, not only celebrated the allied victory in Europe, but started the nation thinking forward to the hard road of rebuilding, and the eternal struggle to prevent future atrocities.
   

No Love Lost (1996) stars Lloyd Bridges, Jack Lemmon, Martin Landau and William Shatner as Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Carefully researched by Corwin, this production is a lively debate between these historical figures about the issues facing the fledgling United States.
   

The Writer With The Lame Left Hand (1997) brings to life the writer Miguel de Cervantes, and his creation of his beloved work, Don Quixote. Stars Ed Asner, Norman Lloyd, William Shatner, Samantha Eggar and more.
   

Norman Corwin's Holidays
Corwin examines the origins and the meaning of New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Brilliantly evocative in his thinking, writing, and use of audio, Corwin's genius will fascinate and inspire you. Master audio producer Connie Goldman gathered wonderful casts including Ron MacLeish and NPR's Bob Edwards and Susan Stamberg, and Corwin's matchless writing and direction make each of these gleaming gems a small masterpiece.

More Scripts

Memos To A New Millenium
Corwin's program, broadcast on December 31, 1999, takes a look at the last millenium, and the challenges facing us in the next.

Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends
The history and meaning of the Statue of Liberty, from the French sculptor who created it.

13 By Corwin is a collection of 13 of Corwin's greatest broadcasts. They serve as a tremendous document of their time. From 1938's They Fly Through The Air, which was inspired by Corwin's reaction to civilian bombing in the Spanish Civil War, to 1944's Untitled, a portrait of a young soldier killed in WWII, to 1949's Could Be, about the possibilities for peace and cooperation through the newly formed United Nations. 7 CD Set.

The Curse of 589
William Shatner plays a scientist confronted by a leprechaun (Samantha Eggar) who wants to place a curse on Science. A wonderful musing on the debate between Science and Magic. Also stars Carl Reiner.
   

The Secretariat
A marvelous rumination on the nature of prayer. Hume Cronyn, William Shatner, and Tandy Cronyn and a host of other voices voices, including Firesign Theatre's Phil Proctor.
   

Books

Norman Corwin and Radio: The Golden Years
This authorized biography is the authoritative tome on the life and career of the grand master of American radio drama. R. LeRoy Bannerman (Professor Emeritus, Indiana University) deftly covers not only Corwin's heyday at CBS, but also Corwin's youth, and his later career in books, film, and television. Contains an exhaustive broadcast chronology.

Norman Corwin's Letters
This Hardcover book compiled by A.J. Langguth gives unique insight into Norman Corwin through the letters he has written throughout his life. From his days as a young reporter, through his time at CBS, and through his later career. Includes letters to Bette Davis, Groucho Marx, Orson Welles, and many, many more.

13 For Corwin
This tribute to the master of radio contains essays from Ray Bradbury, Studs Turkel, Charles Kuralt, Norman Lear, and many others. This volume demonstrates the remarkable influence of Corwin on many of today's most influential writers.

Documentaries and Interviews

The Poet Laureate of Radio:
  An Interview With Norman Corwin
An engaging new DVD interview with Norman Corwin has been released. Filmmaker Michael James Kacey filmed Corwin in 2004 for a documentary on OTR. Norman was so impressed with the interview that he asked that it be released on its own.

Corwin (DVD)
This documentary, produced by filmmaker Les Guthman, not only tells the history of this remarkable man, but communicates the power of some of his best-loved productions, as well as the affection and admiration that many present-day broadcasting-industry giants have for Mr. Corwin.

Documentary: Norman Corwin -- A Note of Triumph
Narrated by Charles Kuralt, this documentary covers Corwin's career from his early "They Fly Through The Air" to his triumphant VE Day program "On A Note Of Triumph" -- with special emphasis on the latter program. Includes interviews with Corwin himself, as well as admirers and associates: Norman Lear, Ray Braodbury, Altman, and Studs Turkel.

Conversations With Corwin (2 CD set)
Corwin answers the question of a convention of audio dramatists at the 1997 and 1998 Midwest Radio Theater Workshops. Incisive questions and revealing answers. A must for any fan of Corwin, or of the art of audio theater.