Goldie Original · Era throwbacks
1945
Victory year — hope, hangover, and hard cases.
From final battles to first peacetime nights: 1945’s broadcasts capture a year the whole country remembered.
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Whistler
Two for the Money
Tom Barlow, a humble driver, finds himself entangled in a web of chaos after a mysterious passenger leaves behind a large sum of money. As he grapples with the implications, dark forces push him toward a fateful decision.
Cavalcade of America
Westward the Women
In Westward the Women, Abigail Scott Dunaway fights for women's rights in the Oregon territory while navigating the challenges of her marriage and societal expectations. Her determination to advocate for change sets the stage for a transformative journey.
Lux Radio Theatre
Bride by Mistake
A light comedy about an heiress who poses as her own secretary to find a man who loves her for herself. Bob Hope makes an unbilled appearance after the story to promote his appear
The Lone Ranger
Holster Heritage
The Lone Ranger and Tonto confront corruption in Bad Crossing as Speed Lawton seeks to clean up the town with his son, who has returned from law school. Tensions rise as they challenge the sheriff's authority and aim for justice.
The Strange Dr. Weird
The Tiger Cat
In The Tiger Cat, Professor Carl Emory conducts secret experiments in a gloomy laboratory, hoping to revolutionize farming with his growth serum. When his benefactor, Madam Elsa, discovers his plans, tensions rise as dark intentions surface.
Fibber McGee and Molly
The Diamond Stick Pin
Aunt Sarah has sent the McGee's a $20,000 diamond stick pin!
The Green Hornet
A Bit of Doodling
Murder in a Pullman car leads to a Nazi spy planning to have robot submarines attack the East coast.
The Lone Ranger
The Golden Link
The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a dead deputy marshal while investigating a suspicious death in Clanton County. They uncover a plot involving a flooded gold mine and a dangerous timber tycoon.
Suspense
I Had an Alibi
A man eagerly anticipates a million-dollar inheritance, but his plans are jeopardized when a murder investigation implicates him. As he navigates the complexities of his alibi, the stakes rise dramatically.
Pacific Story
Japan s Highway of Steel C
In Japan's Highway of Steel, the narrative explores Japan's strategic military developments during World War II, particularly focusing on their railroad system that supports land forces in Asia. The stakes are high as the U.S. Navy gains control in the Pacific, but Japan's inland strategies pose significant challenges.
The Jack Benny Program
Leaving for New York City
Whistler
The Body Wouldn't Stay in the Bay
In The Body Wouldn't Stay in the Bay, Jim Mars grapples with the haunting memory of a young woman's death linked to his club. As tensions rise, the past resurfaces, threatening to unravel the lives of those involved.
Cavalcade of America
Name, Rank, Serial Number
In Name, Rank, Serial Number, American airmen are captured by the Nazis and face interrogation at Dulag Luft. The stakes are high as they must resist revealing critical information while navigating the psychological tactics of their captors.
Lux Radio Theatre
I Never Left Home
An unusual Lux presentation, in that it was based on Bob's book and not a motion picture. The story of Bob's trip overseas to entertain the troops during wartime.
The Strange Dr. Weird
Murder Ship
A doomed ship, the S.S. Arctic Star, becomes the setting for a deadly heist as two criminals plot to kill a wealthy passenger. As their plan unfolds, they find themselves trapped in a stateroom, fighting for survival against the rising waters.
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
Desert Death
Two guys driving across the desert pick up three hitch-hikers who turn out to be escaped Nazi prisoners.
Fibber McGee and Molly
Mushrooms
Fibber has picked his own mushrooms and is determined to eat them, even though everyone is convinced they're toadstools. The closet is heard.
The Green Hornet
What a Life
Murder, Nazi spies and the kidnapping of an army nurse.
Suspense
Drive-In
A car-hop faces a terrifying encounter with a mysterious man while working late at a drive-in. The stakes rise as she realizes she may be in grave danger.
Pacific Story
Luzon Phillipine Doorway to Japan C
The episode explores the strategic importance of Luzon in the Pacific War, highlighting the fierce resistance faced by U.S. forces as they attempt to reclaim the island from Japanese control. The stakes are high, as Luzon serves as a critical gateway to Japan.
The Jack Benny Program
Mrs Nussbaum Invites Jack and the Cast to Her Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. North
Frisbie Proves His Point [Frisby Klisby, Times Square Murder] [Mystery Playhouse] [AFRS]
Mr. and Mrs. North find themselves in a chaotic Times Square, where a supposed demonstration of a murder turns deadly when real blood is discovered. As they navigate the crowd, they confront the implications of a murder committed in plain sight.
Roy Rogers
Guest - Sara Berner
Roy Rogers hosts a lively party at his ranch, featuring music and special guest Sara Berner, who entertains with her vocal talents and clever impersonations.
Molle' Mystery Theater
Red Wine
In Red Wine, a group of men at a rubber plantation in the Amazon becomes embroiled in a tense poker game that reveals hidden identities and dangerous secrets. As a detective searches for a fugitive murderer, the stakes rise and trust erodes among the players.
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