On this episode of Our American Stories, Merian C. Cooper wanted to be an adventurer. It was a wish that propelled him into journalism, the National Guard, military aviation, two world wars, and a movie producer and writer, working on some cinematic classics, including King Kong in 1933. He even played one of the pilots in the film. Here again to tell this "Hollywood Goes to War" story is Roger McGrath. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Merian C. Cooper wanted to be an adventurer. It was a wish that propelled him into journalism, the National Guard, military aviation, two world wars, and a movie producer and writer, working on some cinematic classics, including King Kong in 1933. He even played one of the pilots in the film. Here again to tell this "Hollywood Goes to War" story is Roger McGrath. 
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Hollywood Goes To War: Merian Cooper (born 1893)

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