Stories from the American Scene

The Undertaker's Dial Telephone

English

Stories from the American Scene presents dramatic stories rooted in American life. The title suggests a program centered on scenes and situations drawn from the country’s everyday world, offering listeners a glimpse of people and experiences across the American landscape.

This recording is identified as “The Undertaker's Dial Telephone.” Its title points to a story involving an undertaker and a telephone, placing an ordinary piece of technology alongside the rituals and concerns surrounding death. The program’s dramatic format invites listeners to follow the story through spoken performance rather than narration.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.