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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

By: Washington Irving, Jerry Robbins - dramatization
Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
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Ichabod Crane, a lanky, lean, superstitious school master, arrives to teach the children of Sleepy Hollow. As he vies for the attention of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, his rival for her attention is the town rowdy, Brom Bones. Brom tries to scare Ichabod away with local superstitions and ghost tales. And soon enough, the ill-fated schoolmaster encounters a terrifying legend come to life: the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

Meticulously adapted to stay true to the mood and flavor of the book Washington Irving is most famous for, this Colonial Radio presentation won the Charles Ogle Award for the Best Fantasy Production of 2005.

©2011 The Colonial Radio Theatre (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Return of the Classic!

Another quality performance by the Colonial Radio Players. Faithful to Washington Irving's original story, the first American fairy tale comes to life in such a way as to feel like the audio was stripped from an animated production. With original music and sound effects, this is a performance best listened to by the light of a single candle so as to add to the ambiance.

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Hard to hear dialogue...

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Despite the great performance by the voice actors, the dialogue was hard to distinguish from the excessive ambient sounds and background music. Too bad as I love this story, as well as other offerings from Colonial Radio. So no, my time and money were wasted on this occasion.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Crane was done well.

Which scene was your favorite?

The opening was confusing...then just weird...but when you realize what is going on, it is really quite chilling!

Do you think The Legend of Sleepy Hollow needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. It is a standalone classic. Not in need of a sequel.

Any additional comments?

Maybe it's the speakers in my Kindle...I dislike giving a bad review for such a great company. If you have better sound equipment you might be fine with the dialogue.

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Very Faithful Adaptation

Large portions of this adaptation are taken directly from Washington Irving's text. The first few pages and the ending are nearly unabridged readings. In-between, sentences are quoted verbatim as the structure follows closely the original story.

The dramatized portions include songs (similar to the Disney animated adaptation) and other whimsy as well as sound effects and music. The thrilling finale is read with suitably theatrical gusto and is completely unabridged from the original text.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is perhaps the ultimate Halloween story, and this rendition does it proud.

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Favorite

Great for all kids. My kids (10/11) and I, love this story. Don't have to worry about bad language.

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Very entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

James as he was very intelligent, sensible and down to earth.

Which character – as performed by Jerry Robbins and The Colonial Radio Players – was your favorite?

All the characters were performed brilliantly.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Some humour and most enjoyable due to the presentation.

Any additional comments?

I love this radio performance format and the sound effects are so realistic it's a treat.

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One of the Best

The Colonial Radio Players are just the best. I love this version of a classic.

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Best performance

Just a great re-telling of our country's first ghost story. This is the first audio drama I ever bought, and it's still one of the best.

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Par for the course

When it’s the Colonial Radio Players you know it’s gonna be a great end result!👏🏼

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The Headless Horseman

This how you tell a story with voice actors & not read by narrator

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Fine job as always by Robbins and Company

Much like a watching or experiencing a play - Colonial Radio Players did a great job developing both mood and tone while you still can draw the setting in your mind, from a story read before in my youth and brought to life with different voices than the ones I’ve created before - short and great run through as I travel for work and easy listening for anyone wanting a quick escape from the daily grind - plus it’s October and use to be one of my Halloween favorites
Peace and stay safe everyone

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