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March 31, 1953: Calvacade of America presents its finale

  March 31, 1953: Distinctive and longest radio program, Cavalcade of America , made its final appearance. It presented historic events of America for almost eighteen years. Cavalcade of America  was a drama series well known for bringing in American musicians. The music often played was light on the ears. DuPont, the sponsor, had the host read this statement before each show.: "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry."

March 30, 1946: Academy Award debuted

  March 30, 1946: It is on this day that Academy Award was first created. Jezebel was the first dramatized story and featured actress Bette Davis  in a starring role. The program was sponsored by Squibb. The first show in the series featured an adaptation of the tale of the greatest southeastern part of Jezebel. Jean Hersholt was the chief executive of the Academy Of Motion Picture Sciences and Arts.

March 28, 1941: 'Hollywood Premiere' met the gossip columnist

March 28, 1941: The gossip columnist , Louella Parson , introduced famous guests who appeared in dramatized stories. She hosted Hollywood Premiere for the first time on CBS. Named as a columnist with uncanny gift for sensing scandal, Louella Parsons was known to air scoops with dramatic touch that can always make or break the subject’s career. "Hollywood Premier" was one of the programs hosted by  Parsons  in which actors and actresses were interviewed. This program featured the radio adaptations of some scenes of the guests’ upcoming movie.

March 27, 1943: 'Blue Ribbon Town' premiered on CBS

  March 27, 1943: Blue Ribbon Town , a 30-minute comedy-variety radio series, was first heard on CBS. Blue Ribbon Town , otherwise known as the "Pabst Blue Ribbon Town," was a 30-minute radio comedy series written by Dick Mack. It starred Groucho Marx , along with other artists like Leo Gorcey, Fay McKenzie, and Virginia O'Brien.  It aired on CBS until August 5, 1944.