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Family Theater

By: Vatican In Exile
  • Summary

  • Family Theater was a program created to promote family unity and each week saw a drama illustrating the importance of family life and prayer. The main reason for the success of this series was undoubtedly due to the numerous Hollywood stars that participated. 

    Cast: Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper, James Stewart, Gregory Peck, Shirley Temple Director: Fred MacKaye, Dave Young, Joseph Mansfield, Richard Sanville, Jaime del Valle, Mel Williamson, Robert O’Sullivan, John Kelley Producer: Father Patrick Peyton, Bob Longenecker Host: Father Patrick Peyton Writer: True Boardman , Father Patrick Peyton Announcer:Tony LaFrano

    2021 Vatican In Exile
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Episodes
  • Horse Sense
    Feb 19 2024

    "You've probably heard the saying that anything can happen in Hollywood. Well that's just nonsense! Hollywood is a very normal place, and except for a minority of people - like my partner, Rodney O'Mara - the entertainment business attracts very few screwballs, creeps or featherheads. To get ahead in movies, radio or television, you've got to have talent, industry, and a level head. So that saying about anything can happen in Hollywood simply doesn't apply... Except for my partner Rodney O'Mara..."

    As it turns out, the two of them just lost a Hollywood deal to 'Frisco Frank. So they decide that they'll use a different tactic - to find a big name, and build a series around him instead. Or a horse. A horse wouldn't ever turn its back on the agents who made him or her famous... 

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    30 mins
  • Flight From Home
    Oct 16 2023

    Jim Mathews cannot forgive himself for his selfish pride and flees from his home and family though his wife had long forgiven him and always loved him.

    Cast:James Stewart, Don Ameche, Loretta Young

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    29 mins
  • Little Boy Blue
    Aug 11 2023

    God in his providence obscures the gold beyond the veil of sorrow, and smiles at men in pity when they seek to penetrate the morrow. With faith that all is for the best let’s bear what burdens are presented, that we shall say, let come what may we die as we have lived, contented…

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    30 mins

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