Cavalcade of Stars - DVD

The Boy Who Walked to America (1956): An American Army troop takes in an orphaned Korean boy, but when the troop is sent to France, "Little Joe" has to fend for himself. His dreams of a future in the United States lead him to seek help from good-hearted Americans on a military base in Japan. The screenplay was based on a true story from The Saturday Evening Post. Hugh Beaumont of Leave It to Beaver fame, plays Father Wehr. Starring Hugh

Herald Playhouse was a staple of CBS's prime-time schedule in the 1950s. Sponsored by a major brewing company, the long-running anthology series offered tales of both comedy and drama. Each show put the spotlight on a different Hollywood star, who also introduced the program. Lasting an impressive eight seasons, two episodes were popular enough to spin off into their own series, The Restless Gun (1957-1959) and Tales of Wells Fargo (195

New Salem Story: Lincoln Legend (1953): In 1830s Illinois, Abraham Lincoln ("Honest Abe" to his friends) is smitten with neighbor Ann Rutledge. When she dies tragically of illness, Lincoln is inspired to run for state legislature. His ambition and humanity would see him become perhaps the most beloved and respected President of the United States.Riders of the Pony Express (1953): Amid great clamor and controversy, the US Government is d