2016-07-02 ‘From the Cabby’s Seat,’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “From the Cabby’s Seat,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. The cabby has his own…
2016-06-25 ‘The Romance of a Busy Broker’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “The Romance of a Busy Broker,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Pitcher, who worked…
2016-06-18 ‘The Count and the Wedding Guest’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “The Count and the Wedding Guest,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.Andy Donovan had his…
2016-06-11 ‘The Cop and the Anthem,’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “The Cop and the Anthem,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Soapy moved restlessly on…
2016-06-04 ‘Hearts and Crosses,’ by O. Henry, Part Two
We present Part Two of the short story “Hearts and Crosses,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. One day, a…
2016-05-28 ‘Hearts and Crosses,’ by O. Henry, Part One
We present part one of the short story “Hearts and Crosses,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Baldy woods reached…
2016-05-21 The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock by O. Henry
We present the short story “The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Prince Michael of…
2016-05-14 Mammon and the Archer by O. Henry
We present the short story “Mammon and the Archer” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Old Anthony Rockwall, who made…
2016-05-07 Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne
We present the short story “Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. That very unusual man, old Doctor Heidegger, once invited four friends to…
2016-04-30 The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe
Our story today is called “The Purloined Letter.” It was written by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is generally known for his horror stories. This is the third of three stories…
2016-04-23 The Story of an Eyewitness by Jack London
The western American city of San Francisco, California suffered a huge earthquake on April 18th, 1906. More than three thousand people are known to have died. The true number of…
2016-04-16 ‘Keesh’ by Jack London
Our story this week is “Keesh.” It was written by Jack London. Here is Shep O’Neal to tell you the story. Keesh lived at the edge of the polar sea.…
2016-04-09 The Cask of Amontillado
Our story today is called “The Cask of Amontillado.” It was written by Edgar Allan Poe. Here is Larry West with the story. Storyteller: Fortunato and I both were members…
2016-04-02 The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte
We present “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” by Bret Harte. Here is Jim Tedder. John Oakhurst was a gambler. He had lived in the small western town of Poker Flat…
2016-03-26 ‘The Exact Science of Matrimony’ by O.Henry
Our story today is called “The Exact Science of Matrimony.” It was written by O. Henry. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker could never…