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Dramatic Anthology.  All stories by Damon Runyon.  Broadcast 1948 to mid 50s in transcribed syndication.  All shows produced on records.

Similar to CBSRMT.  Radio adaptations of classic stories.  Complete series

Hour long dramatic anthology sponsered by Hallmark Greeting Card Co.  Broadcast 6/10/48 - 2/1/53.  Well-known stories by top authors from literature with top Hollywood actors.  Preceded by Radio Reader's Digest.

Dramatic Anthology.
Broadcast:
7/11/1938-12/4/1938  CBS 1 hour. Becomes Campbell Playhouse on 12/9/1938.
9/15/41-2/2/42 CBS 30 min. short stories and poetry for Lady Esther as Lady Esther Presents Orson Welles (considered to be part of Mercury Theater run by some.)
6/7/1946-9/13/1946 CBS for Pabst Beer as Mercury Summer Theater
This CD contains both the uncut original and the Smithsonian restoration of "War Of The Worlds" and a radio program from 1988??? discussing Mercury Theater.

Dramatic Anthology.
Broadcast: 2/14/1980-12/19/1981.  Successor to The Sears Radio Theater.  One of the first stereo radio broadcasts.

Arch Oboler, Author's Playhouse, Best Plays, Campbell Playhouse, Cavalcade of America, CBS Radio Workshop, Columbia Workshop, Damon Runyon Theater, Family Theater, Favorite Story, Firesign Theater, Lux Radio Theater, Mercury Theater, NBC Theater, Radio City Playhouse, Screen Directors Guild, Screen Guild, Sears Radio Theater, Studio One, Theater Five, Theater Guild, Theater Ten Thirty, This is My Best, Warner Brothers Academy

30 minute true stories adapted from Reader's Digest sponsered by Hallmark Greeting Card Co.  Broadcast 9/13/42 - 6/3/48.  This series blended without a break into the sponsor's Hallmark Playhouse. but it was on this series that the slogan "when you care enough to send the very best" got it's first major exposure.

Hollywood Dramatic Anthology.  Also known as Screen Director's Guild
1949-1951.  30 min. until 1950 then 1 hour. Excellent writing and producing made this a top radio draw even considering the lateness of the it's entry into radio.  Basically the same stories as Screen Guild Theater and others but the scripts made the difference.

Hollywood Dramatic Anthology and Variety.  Also known as Gulf Screen Guild Show, Gulf Screen Guild Players, Gulf Screen Guild Theater, Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater, Camel Screen Guild Players
1939-1952.  30 min. until ABC's 1950-1951 changed format to 1 hour.   All hollywood stars contributed their salaries to the Motion Picture Relief Fund.   Started as a variety review, this show premiered the best Hollywood could offer.   Shirley Temple made her 1st radio appearance in "Bluebird" after her parents finally allowed her to appear without pay and a 15 year old Judy Garland appeared and sings in the first show.  The show eventually went to the playhouse format during the 1940's.

Patriotic Drama.  Broadcast transcribed 1942-1944.  15 min.  To help stimulate sale of war bonds.  Performers were volunteering top stars of stage, screen, and radio.  Also many top writers including many scripts by Arch Oboler.