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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

Radio that kept company while the world was at war — thrills, duty, and living-room nights from 1942 through 1945.

24 on this page · 120+ matching in catalog

  1. Suspense

    Sorry, Wrong Number

    Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38 · Ep 43

    An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Thriller
  2. The Lone Ranger

    Dan Reid's Adventure

    Friday, December 10, 1943 · 29:22 · Ep 1699

    Dan Reid shares a thrilling story about his encounter with Burley Myers, a bully in Rio Junction, Texas, and the Lone Ranger's efforts to bring justice to the lawless town.

  3. Pacific Story

    The Remaking Of Japan Scratchy

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 29:55 · Ep 128

    In The Remaking Of Japan Scratchy, the aftermath of World War II unfolds as the Japanese grapple with their defeat and the arrival of American forces. Yoshio, an average Japanese worker, struggles to comprehend the profound changes that the American occupation will bring to his country and his own identity.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
  4. Whistler

    Miracle on 49th Street

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 29:31 · Ep 188

    Eddie Steckles faces a tough murder charge and knows he needs a miracle to escape the prosecution's grasp. With only two weeks until his indictment, he discovers a lookalike that could change everything.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Noir
  5. Cavalcade of America

    Ten in Texas

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 29:43 · Ep 460

    In Ten in Texas, Len Struthers recounts the history of the XIT Ranch, a massive cattle ranch that played a pivotal role in shaping Texas. As old cowboys gather to share tales, the stakes of their past adventures come to life.

  6. Lux Radio Theatre

    Pride of the Marines

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 61:22 · Ep 508

    A heart-breaking story about a blinded Marine, home from the war...who refuses to return home all the way. The real Al Schmidt, on whose story the film was based, is interviewed a

  7. The Adventures of Superman

    Looking for Kryptonite - Pt 20

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 27:43 · Ep 1194

    Superman rescues Jimmy from drowning in the river, despite being weakened by Kryptonite. Evil Mr. Jones and "The Laugher" are determined to destroy Superman. The date is approxim

  8. The Jack Benny Program

    End of the Contest

    Sunday, December 30, 1945 · 29:30 · Ep 567

  9. Fibber McGee and Molly

    Doc Gamble's Present - What Is It

    Tuesday, December 25, 1945 · 30:40 · Ep 459

    A Christmas present from Doc Gamble, but what is it? The closet is heard.

  10. The Green Hornet

    The Boathouse Mystery

    Tuesday, December 25, 1945 · 24:32 · Ep 735

    Richwood has invented an anti-atomic bomb device which promptly disappears. WRVR-FM, New York City aircheck. Syndicated rebroadcast date: November 29, 1973.

  11. Rogue's Gallery

    A Fortune in Furs [aka-George Grant]

    Thursday, December 20, 1945 · 28:52 · Ep 27

    Private investigator Richard Rogue investigates a suspicious fire at the Matthews Fur Company, which has resulted in a massive insurance claim. When his key witness is murdered, Rogue must navigate a web of deceit to uncover the truth behind the arson.

  12. Inner Sanctum Mysteries

    The Undead (AFRTS)

    Tuesday, December 18, 1945 · 29:15 · Ep 250

    A woman's husband is the thirstiest bloodsucker this side of the "Vampire State Building."

  13. Sherlock Holmes

    The Second Generation

    Monday, December 17, 1945 · 28:39 · Ep 194

    Also known as, "The Daughter Of Irene Adler." A well-written sequel to the famous story, "A Scandal In Bohemia," on which it was based. The daughter of "the woman" asks the help

  14. Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons

    The Strange Case of Charley Lorimer

    Thursday, November 29, 1945 · 27:41 · Ep 1066

    Mr. Keen investigates the mysterious disappearance of Charlie Lorimer, who vanishes the night before his wedding. As clues unfold, the case reveals dark secrets and hidden motives.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  15. The Sealed Book

    You Only Die Once

    Sunday, November 18, 1945 · 29:50 · Ep 26

    In You Only Die Once, a man returns from the dead to reveal the truth about his murder, entangling his wife and her brother in a web of deceit and greed. As their plans unravel, they face the consequences of their actions.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  16. Mystery House

    Murder in Paradise

    Sunday, November 18, 1945 · 26:26 · Ep 92

    In Murder in Paradise, a newspaper reporter interviews the family of the late Happy Harris, a successful publisher known for his inspirational books. Tensions rise as family secrets and resentments surface, leading to a shocking confrontation.

  17. Suspense

    The Hitch-Hiker

    Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32 · Ep 11

    A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.

    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  18. Suspense

    The Most Dangerous Game

    Thursday, September 23, 1943 · 29:57 · Ep 59

    Sanger Rainsford finds himself stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, where he becomes the prey in a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic General Zaroff.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Thriller
  19. Suspense

    The Beast Must Die

    Thursday, July 13, 1944 · 30:08 · Ep 100

    A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  20. Suspense

    The Pit and the Pendulum

    Tuesday, January 12, 1943 · 29:01 · Ep 24

    In 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' a French officer faces the terrifying tortures of the Spanish Inquisition. As he grapples with his fate, the stakes rise as the walls of his prison close in around him.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Horror
  21. The Lone Ranger

    Black Sheep

    Monday, December 31, 1945 · 29:17 · Ep 2019

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a gang of jewel smugglers operating along the Texas-Mexico border. They uncover a plot involving a sheep dealer and the infamous Joe Jackson, leading to a tense confrontation.

  22. The Adventures of Superman

    Looking for Kryptonite - Pt 19

    Friday, December 28, 1945 · 14:26 · Ep 1193

    "Mr. Jones" meets "The Laugher" once again. Jimmy Olsen has some Kryptonite in his pocket, which causes Clark Kent to drive off the Metropolis bridge!

  23. The Lone Ranger

    Officer in Charge

    Friday, December 28, 1945 · 29:08 · Ep 2018

    Captain Roberts struggles to maintain military discipline at the fort while facing the threat of an Indian attack led by Chief Jumping Bear. The Lone Ranger and Tonto work to prevent a disaster by securing rifles intended for the army.

  24. Suspense

    Pink Camellias

    Thursday, December 27, 1945 · 30:13 · Ep 173

    Martha, a meek orphan, struggles under the oppressive care of her wealthy aunt, Abby, and contemplates a drastic solution to her predicament. As a new relative arrives, Martha's feelings of love and jealousy intertwine, raising the stakes of her quiet desperation.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama

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