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1939

One year on the air — the world on edge.

A full year slice of 1939 radio: the last peacetime glow for some listeners, already tense for others. History you can hear.

24 on this page · 120+ matching in catalog

  1. The Shadow

    The Man Who Murdered Time

    Sunday, January 1, 1939 · 29:00 · Ep 153

    A syndicated version of the network program of January 1, 1939. A mad scientist, about to die, invents a time machine with the ability to repeat December 31st eternally. Since th

  2. The Jack Benny Program

    Goodbye 1938, Hello 1939

    Sunday, January 1, 1939 · 29:30 · Ep 317

  3. Cavalcade of America

    John Honeyman

    Monday, January 2, 1939 · 30:04 · Ep 146

    John Honeyman, a butcher in New Jersey, becomes an unlikely hero during the American Revolution by agreeing to spy for General George Washington. His mission is fraught with danger and the risk of being despised by his own community.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  4. Lux Radio Theatre

    Perfect Specimen

    Monday, January 2, 1939 · 60:57 · Ep 200

    A multi-millionaire bred to be "a perfect specimen," takes off to be his own man and avoid his dominating grandmother. Dr. Floyd L. Ruch, an associate professor of psychology is i

  5. The Lone Ranger

    The False Outlaw

    Monday, January 2, 1939 · 29:50 · Ep 926

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a U.S. Marshal hunting for the notorious outlaw Jet Grable. As tensions rise, Grable attempts to impersonate the Marshal to escape justice.

  6. The Lone Ranger

    Lafe Custer's Cattle

    Wednesday, January 4, 1939 · 29:35 · Ep 927

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto intervene during a stagecoach robbery to deliver a crucial letter, aiming to protect rancher Leif Custer from his scheming brother Nate.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Western
  7. The Shadow

    Island of the Devil

    Sunday, January 8, 1939 · 28:43 · Ep 154

    A prisoner thinks of nothing but revenge for twenty years, but the man carrying his pardon has been murdered! This being a synidcated pr0gram, the date above is subject to correct

  8. The Jack Benny Program

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Sunday, January 8, 1939 · 28:55 · Ep 318

  9. Cavalcade of America

    Edward Bok

    Monday, January 9, 1939 · 30:04 · Ep 147

    The episode tells the inspiring story of Edward Bok, an immigrant who rises from poverty through hard work and compassion, ultimately helping others achieve their dreams in America.

    • Cozy
    • Survival
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  10. Lux Radio Theatre

    Mayerling

    Monday, January 9, 1939 · 59:25 · Ep 201

    The story of the doomed romance of Prince Rudolph of Austria and his love, a mere commoner. Well done melodrama! The intermission guest is Don Eugene Plummer, the oldest man in H

  11. I Love a Mystery

    Roxy City Mob Pt 2 of 14

    Tuesday, January 17, 1939 · 14:30 · Ep 1939011702

    Jack, Doc, and Reggie are cooling their heels in the Roxy jail. Jack is handcuffed and brought to the Mayor's office, where he's accused of murder. Then he's offered a job as the

  12. I Love a Mystery

    Roxy City Mob Pt 3 of 14

    Wednesday, January 18, 1939 · 14:30 · Ep 1939011803

    The three soldiers of fortune are thrown in jail for various reasons, which include two corpses. The mayor's beautiful daughter had been shot at too! The third show of the series

  13. Fibber McGee and Molly

    Missing Shirt Collar Button

    Tuesday, January 24, 1939 · 29:10 · Ep 189

  14. Fibber McGee and Molly

    Military Advisor for Army Maneuvers

    Tuesday, January 31, 1939 · 28:51 · Ep 190

  15. The Lone Ranger

    Indian's Beef

    Friday, January 6, 1939 · 29:47 · Ep 928

    The Lone Ranger confronts rising tensions between white settlers and Native Americans in Red Bank, where misunderstandings and deceit threaten to ignite open conflict. He must uncover the truth behind the unrest to prevent war and restore peace.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Western
  16. The Lone Ranger

    When An Innocent Man Looks Guilty

    Monday, January 9, 1939 · 29:40 · Ep 929

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a robbery in Willow City, where a young man named Jack Ross is wrongfully accused of being an outlaw. The stakes rise as they work to prove Jack's innocence against mounting evidence.

  17. The Lone Ranger

    The Mystery Of Apache Valley

    Wednesday, January 11, 1939 · 29:34 · Ep 930

    The Lone Ranger investigates the mysterious disappearance of Chinese workers in Stillwater, believing they deserve justice just like anyone else. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a dangerous gang and a hidden mine.

  18. The Lone Ranger

    Swindler Claims To Be Father

    Friday, January 13, 1939 · 29:51 · Ep 931

    A rancher's adopted daughter is claimed by a man who asserts he is her biological father, leading to a tense confrontation over her custody and a large ransom demand.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Western
  19. The Shadow

    Ghosts Can Kill

    Sunday, January 15, 1939 · 29:07 · Ep 155

    A mad-dog killer is executed, but swears revenge...and gets it! See cat. #7263 for the same program, sponsored by Blue Coal. The system cue has been deleted. Since this program

  20. The Jack Benny Program

    Jack's Screen Guild Theater Performance

    Sunday, January 15, 1939 · 29:30 · Ep 319

  21. Cavalcade of America

    Stephen Foster

    Monday, January 16, 1939 · 30:04 · Ep 148

    The episode explores the life of Stephen Foster, America's beloved ballad maker, highlighting his shy nature and musical talent. It reflects on his journey from a gentle child to a songwriter whose melodies became a cherished part of American culture.

    • Melancholy
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  22. Lux Radio Theatre

    Front Page Woman

    Monday, January 16, 1939 · 59:39 · Ep 202

    Cecil B. DeMille is recovering from an operation and speaks from a cot! The story of two reporters trying to outdo each other. The intermission guest is Floyd Gibbons (from New Y

  23. The Lone Ranger

    Wagon Train Escape

    Monday, January 16, 1939 · 29:51 · Ep 932

    The Lone Ranger intervenes to protect a wagon train from outlaws while foiling a prison break by Billings. The stakes rise as Billings' associates plot to free him and exploit the settlers.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
  24. The Lone Ranger

    Keeping Faith With General Custer

    Wednesday, January 18, 1939 · 29:31 · Ep 933

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto race to deliver a crucial message from General Custer to Colonel Williams, as hostile Indians threaten the safety of the army and settlers in the West.

    • Tense
    • War
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Western

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