of the Huntington Advertiser of West Virginia" (January 19, 1951), starring Francis De Sales in his first screen appearance as newspaperman Harold Faller of Huntington, West Virginia. The theme music was two of the main themes from the tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) by the German composer Richard Strauss. The series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1953. The series finished at #25 in the Nielsen ratings for the 1950–1951 season, #23 for 1952-1953 and #29 for 1953–1954. See also Bright Star Ford Theater Nightbeat References Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2000. Terrace, Vincent (1981). The Radio's Golden Years: Encyclopedia of Radio Programs, 1930-1960. A. S. Barnes. Listen to Same Time, Same Station: The Big Story (January 11, 1950) Streaming episodes of The Big Story from Old Time Radio Researchers Group Library External links Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs: The Big Story The Big Story at CVTA with episode list 1947 radio programme debuts 1955 radio programme endings 1949 American television series debuts 1958 American television series endings 1940s American radio programs 1950s American radio programs 1940s American crime drama television series 1950s American crime drama television series 1940s American anthology television series 1950s American anthology television series American radio dramas Black-and-white American television shows English-language television shows First-run syndicated television programs in the United States NBC original programming Television series about journalism NBC radio programs Radio programs adapted into television shows Television articles with incorrect naming style