The Damon Runyon Theatre was an entertaining radio show that captured the charm and essence of author Damon Runyon's unique world of New York City street characters. The show followed the stories and antics of colorful characters such as gamblers, hustlers, actors, and gangsters, all narrated by the central character, Broadway, who was wonderfully portrayed by actor John Brown. With its tongue-in-cheek style and combination of both serious and comical storylines, the show stood out for its talent in adapting Runyon's tales into a seamless atmosphere that beautifully depicted a fantastical version of New York City, capturing the hearts and imaginations of its audience.

The radio show was first aired on the independent radio station KSEL in Lubbock, Texas, between November 1948 and December 1951. Produced by Alan Ladd's Mayfair Transcription Company, the show managed to avoid potential production pitfalls such as the re-shoot of "The Boy with Green Hair" and the infamous "Petrillo Ban" on new radio recordings. A total of 52 episodes were created, showcasing the impressive work of veteran dialecticians like Gerald Mohr, Herb Vigran, Sheldon Leonard, Luis Van Rooten, Alan Reed, and Lionel Stander, who brought vivid authenticity to every episode. The show's popularity also reached television format, with the American anthology TV series Damon Runyon Theater, which aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.

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