The Midnight Ride

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Season 1992
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Aired July 04, 1992
Written by Phil Lollar
Directed by Phil Lollar
Produced by Unknown
Sound Design by Bob Luttrell
Music by Unknown
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[edit] General information

Albums: Album 14: Meanwhile, in Another Part of Town

Theme: American history: the Revolution; Paul Revere; duty; patriotism.

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

[edit] Summary

Whit tells Marsha the story of Paul Revere and points out a few mistakes in Longfellow's poem.

[edit] Plot

It’s American history time at Whit’s End. When Marsha reads Longfellow’s famous poem about Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Whit tells her the whole story of Revere’s ride, the Boston Tea Party, America’s quest for independence . . . and “the shot heard ‘round the world.”

Facts learned: Did you know that after dumping the tea into Boston Harbor, the “Indians” swept up the boat? Or that Revere and company tried to row more quietly by wrapping petticoats around the oars? Or that Paul Revere was actually there for “the shot heard ‘round the world”?

[edit] Discussion Questions

  1. Why did the American colonists throw tea into Boston Harbor?
  2. Why was it important for America to gain its independence from England?
  3. What made Paul Revere’s ride so important?

[edit] Cast

Characters Actors
Charlie (b) Phil Lollar
Major John Pitcairn Hal Smith
John Whittaker Hal Smith
Captain Jonas Parker Chuck Bolte
Dr. Joseph Warren Pat Fraley
Joshua Bentley Greg Berg
Lowell Greg Berg
Marsha (b) Lydia Reissmueller
Newt Michael Portillo
Paul Revere Bill Maier
Sam Adams Erv Immerman
Thomas Richardson Phil Lollar
Colonel William Conant Bob Luttrell

[edit] Notes

  • GOOF ALERT: After the "shot heard 'round the world," Major Pitcairn is heard ordering his men to fire. Historically we know that Major Pitcairn rode among his men ordering them not to fire and they disobeyed his orders.

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[edit] Resources

The Midnight Ride on whitsend.org

The Midnight Ride on AIOHQ.com

The Midnight Ride on AIO Soda Fountain

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