Afloat with Henry Morgan - Single Episodes
George Edwards
Afloat with Henry Morgan was a 52-episode Australian radio series that aired in 1933. Each episode was approximately 12 minutes long and was likely aimed at a youth audience. It is important to note that this series should not be confused with the US show The Henry Morgan Show.
Produced by and starring George Edwards, who was also known for his work on other Australian series such as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Frankenstein, Corsican Brothers, and Son of Porthos, Edwards showcased his remarkable ventriloquial talent. He was known as 'the Man With A Thousand Voices', capable of producing a wide range of characters, including small children, various male voices, aged women, and foreigners.
Edwards often played multiple roles within a single episode, sometimes doubling the number of voices he produced in a scene. This series is a testament to his creativity and skill in radio entertainment.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
Reviews
George Edwards, Henry Morgan and Dad.
ausieradio
The review of "Afloat with Henry Morgan" and, in particular, reference to the important part played by George Edwards (born Harold Parks) in Australian radio drama in the 30s, 40s & 50s, is correct. However, let me add two things: 1) Mention is made in the review of Nell Stirling (nee Helen Dorthy Malgrom). She was the third wife of George Edwards, well known ladies' man. Her distinct voice is heard in "Afloat with Henry Morgan". (Edwards' fourth wife Carol Lansbury later married Bruce Turnbull. Their son, Malcolm Turnbull, was born a little before the marriage. Malcolm Turnbull is now one of Australia's wealthiest men and currently [2012] a front-bencher in Australia's Federal Liberal Opposition. He is possibly a future Australian Prime Minister.) 2) Your review does not actually mention Edward's most famous radio serial "Dad and Dave" which was iconic on Australian radio for over 30 years, and is still played from time too time on nostalgia programs. Episodes can be downloaded on Old Time Radio.
1947
frogqueen
I did some quick research on Newspapers.com and it seems like the production date for this show was actually 1947. There is an ad from May 12, 1947 in The Age (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) which says the first episode of Afloat with Henry Morgan was scheduled for 7:15 that evening. All other mentions of the show are also from 1947 or later.