Cecil B. DeMille
Ann Shoemaker
Benny Baker
Claudette Colbert
Fred MacMurray
Walter Connolly
Winifred Harris
Goldie Originals that include this night
Prewar Nights
Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Bright Star
Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.
Ep 51 · Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32
Suspense
Walter Beaumont, a seemingly ordinary man, contemplates a life-changing decision after a visit from his cousin Eugene, leading them to hatch a plan to rob a mail train.
Ep 508 · Monday, April 13, 1953 · 30:28
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho shares humorous anecdotes about his Uncle Julius and the peculiar family dynamics surrounding him. The stories highlight the eccentricities of family relationships and the unexpected legacies they leave behind.
Ep 7 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:45
Victor Borge Collection
Victor Borge entertains the audience with humor and music while reflecting on his time in America and the joy of performing.
Ep 5831 · Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07
Cavalcade of America
In A Time to Grow, Robert Livingston, the U.S. Minister to France, navigates the tense diplomatic waters surrounding the acquisition of New Orleans during a critical period in American history. As pressures mount from both domestic and foreign fronts, Livingston must secure the future of the young nation.
Ep 781 · Tuesday, March 31, 1953 · 29:43
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
A young woman dreams of riches by marrying royalty, and then actually falls in love with the guy. After the story, Fred MacMurray sings, "When Is A Kiss Not A Kiss?"
Ep 115 · Monday, January 11, 1937 · 59:34
Ep 718 · Monday, October 30, 1950 · 56:20
Who killed Eddie Sands? Who killed Mike North? A physician/detective sees a gelatin-like substance as a clue! The intermission guest is a real physician/criminologist. The read
Ep 224 · Monday, June 19, 1939 · 59:50
A Depression-era romance about gold diggers, with a happy ending pre-ordained. A manicurist is desperate to land a wealthy man. The story also appeared on The Lux Video Theatre t
Ep 131 · Monday, May 3, 1937 · 59:52
Ep 526 · Monday, May 6, 1946 · 62:17
A lawyer's wife just cannot tell the truth, even when she has to deny committing murder! This is the first broadcast of The Lux Radio Theatre to originate from Hollywood's Vine St
Ep 263 · Monday, May 13, 1940 · 59:54
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 157
Alice Adams
Monday, January 3, 1938 · 59:38
CBS net
Network
A middle-class girl tries to land the town's most eligible bachelor.
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
Thirties Echo
1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.
Hour-Long Nights
When you want a full-length appointment.
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The Big Show
Tallulah Bankhead hosts a star-studded episode of The Big Show, featuring a mix of comedy, music, and anecdotes from notable guests. The cast shares their unique journeys in show business, blending humor with heartfelt moments.
Ep 51 · Sunday, March 9, 1952 · 86:25
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie treat a young woman suffering from amnesia after a mysterious incident. As they work to uncover her identity, they face pressure from hospital administration and the potential influence of her wealthy family.
Ep 80 · Friday, August 3, 1951 · 27:17
Incredible but True
A mysterious naked man appears near Lord Carnivon's estate shortly after the opening of King Tut's tomb, coinciding with strange events and the lord's illness. The connection between these occurrences raises unsettling questions.
Ep 80 · Sunday, July 8, 1951 · 3:47
A comedy about a city couple determined to find happiness on a run-down chicken farm.
Ep 570 · Monday, May 5, 1947 · 60:20
A story based on "The Front Page," by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Hildy Johnson becomes a woman in this version of a mile-a-minute comedy about the newspaper game, complicate
Ep 275 · Monday, September 30, 1940 · 59:30