MR. HIGGINBOTTOM'S CATASTROPHE

This CBC reproduction of four Nathaniel Hawthorne thrillers is a superb collector's item for radio theater buffs, as well as fans of Hawthorne's short stories. Perhaps the most appealing part of this collection is that the stories are faithfully reproduced from the originally aired recordings of the late 1960s. There are no added contemporary introductions, as are often included in other nostalgia radio programs. What listeners receive is a pure version of the performances--brilliantly acted and chock full of sound effects that will draw audiences right into the stories. R.A.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 00]