The Navy Hour
The Rookie
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The Navy Hour is a wartime radio program centered on the United States Navy and its people. Its broadcasts combine dramatic storytelling with material reflecting naval service, bringing listeners into the experiences and concerns of sailors during World War II.
The title identifies this recording as “The Rookie,” suggesting a story focused on a newcomer to Navy life. The program’s dramatic format offers a way to encounter wartime themes through radio performance, where dialogue, narration, and sound create the scene for the listener.
With its military setting and period context, The Navy Hour offers a glimpse of how wartime radio presented naval life to a home audience. This episode pairs that broader setting with the perspective of a rookie, making it a fitting choice for listeners interested in World War II-era radio drama.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.