Our Lady Of The Freedoms

"Our Lady Of The Freedoms" is the Statue of Liberty, and this fascinating program from Norman Corwin traces the history of the great monument which stands in New York Harbor. Woven throughout the story is a look at American place-names, which in many cases are unique in all the world.

This production was narrated by famed newsman Charles Kuralt, who died on July 4, 1997, the date of the program's first broadcast. It features many other talented voices including Louis Nye, Phil Proctor (of The Firesign Theatre), Monte Markham, Elliot Reid, Mala Powers, Alice Backus, Jeff Corey, Steve Franken, and Bonnie Grice. The original score is by Ken Stange.

This is a wonderful, inspiring look at what America means to itself, and to the world. What other country has thirteen cities named Paris? We are the first and only truly international country, with cities named Bagdad, Manila, Madrid, Waterloo, Bombay, Geneva, Jerusalem...and many others, including no less than fifteen named Athens.

The Statue of Liberty, standing taller than a 15-story building, has come to mean many things to many people all over the globe. But her birth and construction were full of hard work and frustration, ending finally in triumph as the great Lady rose majestically over New York Harbor more than a century ago.

Norman Corwin takes a look at what's right with America, and finds much more than even he can say in a whole hour. This is a program to fascinate, educate, clear the mind and warm the heart - a fitting tribute to a great lady for Independence Day, and every day.

Due to rights issues, a recording of this program is not currently available.

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