Notes on Sunday Night By The Philco
by director Mary McDonald-Lewis

In a simpler time, all across America on Sunday evenings, families could be found gathered around their Philco radios. Emanating from what were often the parlor centerpieces were stories that entertained the country, news that united the nation, and communication that kept us connected, each to each other. It was the beginning of our nation truly stretching from sea to shining sea, and in that sense, was perhaps the most hopeful time of all.

Today the airwaves are collapsing under the weight of too much information, and no one seems the better for it. There is no additional wisdom; eternal life hasn't been discovered-not even the key to losing ten pounds in ten days. Yet, the honest entertainment and quiet truths of those radio stories have stood the test of time, and they speak to us still, if we will gather to listen. We're glad you plan to do so. Welcome to the parlor-for it is yours as well.