Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented a musical, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and later on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. Cavalcade of America documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds. This was consistent with DuPont's overall conservative philosophy and legacy as an American company dating back to 1802. The company's motto, "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry," was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.

Cast

Rhys Williams

William Armstrong

Willis Bouchey

Booth Colman

Edgar Buchanan

Carl Benton Reid

Manning

James Seay

Mr. Watson

Lamont Johnson

Lt. Matt Maury

Ross Elliott

Ralph Kerchum

Hayden Rorke

John Wengraf

John Hoyt

Richard Eyer

Tony Lucas

Lee Van Cleef

1st Mate Hawl Finch

Hugh Beaumont

Lewis Graham

Robert Warwick

Harper

Gloria Talbott

Mary

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Marjorie Lord

Lee Powell Coleman

Louis Jean Heydt

James Madison

James Best

Harry

Ann Doran

Mrs. Honeyman

Seasons

131 episodes

Season 11952 · 20 episodes

Season 21953 · 33 episodes

Season 31954 · 26 episodes

Season 41955 · 25 episodes

Season 51956 · 27 episodes