Cecil B. DeMille
C. Aubrey Smith
Frank Nelson
Janet Young
Melville Ruick
Olivia De Havilland
Polly Ann Young
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
Fibber McGee and Molly
This is part of an AFRTS Christmas show with a studio audience. "Fibber" has a chat with "Myrt," the telephone operator. Jim Jordan was 85-years old at the time of this broadcast
Ep 19811225 · Friday, December 25, 1981 · 13:48
Our Miss Brooks
Mrs. Davis hasn't enough money to make a payment of her mortgage. Greedy Mr. Travis also refuses to sell an empty lot next to Madison High.
Ep 274 · Sunday, January 30, 1955 · 25:33
The Jack Benny Program
George and Gracie are the program's guests, but Gracie hasn't arrived at the studio. Jack gets into a dress to appear as Gracie. He and George do a "Burns and Allen" routine. A
Ep 799 · Sunday, March 9, 1952 · 29:30
Cavalcade of America
In They Died with Their Boots On, General George Armstrong Custer receives orders to command a cavalry regiment in the West, reigniting his passion for soldiering amidst challenges and temptations.
Ep 253 · Monday, November 17, 1941 · 29:56
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I? Johnny uses an atlas to find the missing beneficiary.
Ep 805 · Sunday, September 2, 1962 · 23:48
Suspense
A private detective is hired to find Joshua Franklin, a financier who vanished years ago. As he investigates, he uncovers a shocking connection that challenges everything he knows about life and death.
Ep 916 · Sunday, March 11, 1962 · 23:29
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
A shy woman decides to take acting lessons in order to play love scenes with her instructor.
Ep 102 · Monday, October 12, 1936 · 58:35
Ep 259 · Monday, April 15, 1940 · 59:55
The musical biography of French poet Francois Villon.
Ep 94 · Monday, August 17, 1936 · 59:53
A drama about a couple in love who don't live happily ever after...or do they? A good story. The story was used again on, "The Lux Video Theatre" on October 2, 1950.
Ep 104 · Monday, October 26, 1936 · 59:58
Peter Blood is accused of treason and is exiled to the Spanish Main, where he escapes and becomes Captain Blood, a notorious pirate. Intermission guests are Charles Courtney (an e
Ep 121 · Monday, February 22, 1937 · 59:31
Romance and adventure fighting the Arabs with the French Foreign Legion.
Ep 134 · Monday, May 24, 1937 · 59:53
A hobo comes to a small town to help a struggling newspaper. bob briefly plays his bazooka.
Ep 204 · Monday, January 30, 1939 · 59:40
The story is based on the 1934 MGM film.
Ep 91 · Monday, July 27, 1936 · 59:52
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 161
Green Light
Monday, January 31, 1938 · 59:09
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1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.
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Quiet, Please
An Air Force major hits Mach 12 in an experimental rocket plane in 1957, and finds himself as a Sergeant in the past...1937! An excellent story of time travel and paradox. Good r
Ep 75 · Sunday, November 21, 1948 · 29:31
An Evening With Groucho
Ep 4 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:49
A mysterious woman from Italy turns out to be a devil, or perhaps an angel? AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 845 · Monday, September 7, 1953 · 52:46
A love story about a plain but very wealthy girl and the only man that ever loved her. A moving portrait of loneliness. AFRS program name: "The Broadway Playhouse." The story wa
Ep 711 · Monday, September 11, 1950 · 52:26