Melville Ruick
Anne Shirley
Cecil B. DeMille
Gretchen Thomas
Helena Grant
John Payne
W. C. Fields
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
Cavalcade of America
In Secret Operation, Dr. John Erdman is unexpectedly summoned to assist in a secretive surgery during a time of national crisis in June 1893. The stakes rise as he learns the patient is none other than President Cleveland.
Ep 595 · Monday, January 17, 1949 · 27:39
Suspense
In a small town, Chief of Police Scott Anderson investigates a murder that leads to a shocking twist when a suspect is found hanged in his cell. The stakes rise as the truth behind the crime unfolds.
Ep 144 · Thursday, June 7, 1945 · 30:02
Fibber McGee and Molly
Ep 19820529 · Saturday, May 29, 1982 · 26:08
An Evening With Groucho
W.C. Fields shares a humorous and outrageous story about his time working with Baby Leroy on a film set, highlighting the chaos that ensued when a nurse leaves the scene.
Ep 28 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:01
Our Miss Brooks
The story of Stretch Snodgrass' secret love and Miss Brooks' bath. The script was previously used on "Our Miss Brooks" on February 27, 1949 (see cat. #46328) and on February 14, 1
Ep 357 · Sunday, February 24, 1957 · 28:05
Lux Radio Theatre
Two navy pilots are in love with the same girl. A competition for the glory of the service follows.
Ep 276 · Monday, October 7, 1940 · 59:55
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
A melodrama about an old farmer who loves to hunt foxes, and his favorite hunting dog. The program includes a fine tribute to dogs by Lionel Barrymore.
Ep 88 · Monday, July 6, 1936 · 59:55
A comedy-romance about an impoverished Duchess and a bumbling waiter. Vince Barnett is interviewed (a character actor who bills himself as "Public Pest #1")
Ep 110 · Monday, December 7, 1936 · 61:23
A well-done dramatization of the story of love and death in Italy during the first war.
Ep 127 · Monday, April 5, 1937 · 60:55
A turbulent family drama about an overbearing mother and a son trying to find himself. Sarah Delano Roosevelt (mother of the president) is interviewed after the story.
Ep 133 · Monday, May 17, 1937 · 59:43
A beautiful pearl thief takes advantage of a British auto engineer on holiday....and then falls in love with him.
Ep 124 · Monday, March 15, 1937 · 59:59
An excellent drama of an English couple from 1900 to 1936, from the Boer War to the "present" day. Well done! Noel Coward speaks from his dressing room at the National Theatre in
Ep 113 · Monday, December 28, 1936 · 59:49
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 166
Poppy
Monday, March 7, 1938 · 59:53
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Network
A story about a circus charlatan and his beautiful daughter.
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 third anniversary show of the series. A tearful story of mother love and sacrifice, "soon to be made into a radio serial."
Ep 145 · Monday, October 11, 1937 · 58:59