Lux Radio Theatre's The Yearling

Lux Radio Theatre brings to the airwaves a moving adaptation of The Yearling, the beloved coming-of-age story set in the untamed Florida backwoods. Based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, this radio presentation captures the emotional depth and quiet beauty of a boy’s journey into adulthood. The story follows young Jody Baxter and his deep bond with an orphaned fawn, a relationship that becomes a powerful lesson in love, responsibility, and loss. As Jody navigates life with his strong-willed parents and the hardships of frontier living, the program explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. With its rich performances, evocative sound design, and Lux Radio Theatre’s signature dramatic polish, The Yearling is a tender and unforgettable listening experience—one that brings a literary classic vividly to life through the magic of radio. This episode was originally broadcast January 19th, 1948 on CBS Radio.