Photo: #Norman Corwin, brilliant writer of radio shows, is shown hunched over his typewriter as he ponders over a script for one of his Tuesday night broadcasts, April 21, 1944. This week, Corwin celebrated his 100th birthday.
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Norman Corwin, brilliant writer of radio shows, is shown hunched over his typewriter as he ponders over a script for one of his Tuesday night broadcasts, April 21, 1944. This week, Corwin celebrated his 100th birthday. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin celebrates his 100th birthday


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On May 8, 1945, 60 million Americans tuned in to hear "On a Note of Triumph," Norman Corwin's radio masterpiece marking the end of World War II in Europe. It was the most listened-to radio drama in U.S. history. This week, the legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin celebrated his 100th birthday. To mark the occasion, Midday features highlights from "On a Note of Triumph."

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