Cecil B. DeMille
Basil Rathbone
Celeste Rush
Joan Crawford
Nedda Harrington
Sam Jaffe
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 Towards a New World, Joseph Priestley, a curious minister and amateur chemist, experiments with air in a brewery in 18th century England. His discoveries attract the attention of influential figures, setting the stage for scientific recognition.
Ep 708 · Tuesday, September 4, 1951 · 30:32
The Jack Benny Program
Possibly an audition for The American Tobacco Company. The program might have been part of Jack's regular NBC series, re-edited for use as an audition. Dennis sings, "Long Ago a
Ep 511 · Sunday, April 9, 1944 · 26:45
Gunsmoke
A Chinese cook named Chen Wong arrives in Dodge City but faces bullying from local thugs. When tensions escalate, Chen's past and true identity come into question.
Ep 293 · Sunday, November 17, 1957 · 23:57
Suspense
Clara reflects on her troubled relationship with her sister Adele as she faces the consequences of a tragic event. The stakes rise when Clara finds herself on trial for murder, haunted by memories of their childhood promise.
Ep 343 · Thursday, June 2, 1949 · 26:15
Sherlock Holmes
The last show of the season, the last Sherlock Holmes broadcast with Basil Rathbone. The story is based on, "The Sign Of Four" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A notice in an "agony co
Ep 220 · Monday, May 27, 1946 · 28:46
Fibber McGee and Molly
Ep 19820529 · Saturday, May 29, 1982 · 26:08
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
Ep 248 · Monday, January 29, 1940 · 59:30
A hard-drinking sailor's daughter falls in love once again. Crawford does justice to the role made famous by Greta Garbo. One of the commercials is based on the song, "Bei Mir Bi
Ep 162 · Monday, February 7, 1938 · 54:45
A woman, having an affair with a lawyer, tries to live down her past involvement with a gangster.
Ep 191 · Monday, October 31, 1938 · 59:40
A non-doctor claims he can make cripples walk again through the use of a painful "rack." The daughter of a famous doctor submits herself to his treatment. Milton H. Berry, famous
Ep 142 · Monday, September 20, 1937 · 59:48
A well-done romance about a doomed love affair at sea between a convict heading toward "the chair," and a woman with a fatal heart disease. Good radio!
Ep 267 · Monday, June 10, 1940 · 59:45
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
A determined female gets the vote in old Wyoming and convicts a badman with an all-female jury!
Ep 312 · Monday, June 16, 1941 · 59:47
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 179
A Doll's House
Monday, June 6, 1938 · 59:36
Vernon Steele
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Network
A submissive wife finally decides that she's had enough.
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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An Evening With Groucho
Groucho shares a humorous poem he wrote for Animal Crackers, reflecting on audience reactions and the absurdities of life.
Ep 20 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26
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
An action-adventure as a T-Man tracks down an opium crop in the Middle East.
Ep 659 · Monday, May 23, 1949 · 60:11
The first program of the show's ninth season. A well-done musical version of the horror classic.
Ep 405 · Monday, September 13, 1943 · 58:41
The story is based on the 1934 MGM film.
Ep 91 · Monday, July 27, 1936 · 59:52