SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio anthology drama series. The drama, narrated by William Conrad, is described as ‘an analytical misrepresentation of Shakespeare’s greatest hero figure...The drama judges the play’s characters on the basis of contemporary values, concluding that Hamlet is a ‘selfish, manipulative, callous man who is uninterested in anything but his own position and advancement, Claudius is a patriot who killed his brother for the good of Denmark, and does everything he can to help Hamlet make the social adaptations needed for a successful life’. [Jensen, op cit].

Series

Cbs Radio Workshop

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

22 Jun 1955 (Channel: CBS)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Director

William Conrad

Writer

Ben Wright; William Conrad

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hamlet (character)

Notes

Notes

Available from originaloldradio.com as an MP3 CD

Reviews

Jensen, Michael P. ‘Radio’ in Burt, Richard (ed). Shakespeares After Shakespeares: an Encyclopedia of the Bard in Mass Media and Popular Culture. 2 vols. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006 (p521, entry 2197).

Production Company

Name

CBS Radio

Online Retailer

Name

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Web

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Address

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