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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

G

Gale Gordon

Jack Benny

J

John Fee

Joseph Kearns

M

Mary Livingstone

V

Victor Rodman

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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Saving The School Newspaper

The Madison Monitor is to be closed because of Walter Denton's editorial about overworked teachers. This leads to Mrs. Davis supplying pills to the faculty.

Ep 318 · Sunday, December 4, 1955 · 19:45

The Jack Benny Program

Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

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

Suspense

The Face Is Familiar

A man finds himself unwittingly involved in a bank robbery after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance. As he navigates the aftermath, he grapples with the consequences of being mistaken for a criminal.

Ep 535 · Monday, January 18, 1954 · 30:18

Fibber McGee and Molly

Repairing The Vaccum Cleaner (Rebroadcast of 11_28_54)

Molly declines to buy a vacuum cleaner from a door-to-door slaesman. The program was previously heard on the program.

Ep 1250 · Friday, December 16, 1955 · 14:30

Lux Radio Theatre

The Seventh Veil

A romantic drama about a concert pianist with mental problems caused by a demanding uncle. The story was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on December 13, 1948 (see cat

Ep 581 · Monday, September 15, 1947 · 60:05

Lux Radio Theatre

Killer Cates

A funny show about a stage actor playing the role of murderer every night, who starts to live his role in real life. Fine straight acting by Jack Benny. AFRS program name: "Radio

Ep 550 · Monday, December 16, 1946 · 58:55

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Brewster's Millions

The funny story of the man forced to spend $1,000,000 to inherit more. Host Cecil B. DeMille mentions the Fred Allen feud to Jack.

Ep 120 · Monday, February 15, 1937 · 59:45

Lux Radio Theatre

Crossroads

Ep 389 · Monday, March 29, 1943 · 59:42

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Dragonwyck

The downfall of a patrician lord of the manor, and his beautiful second wife.

Ep 540 · Monday, October 7, 1946 · 56:29

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OSS

Espionage, sabotage and action in occupied France during the war.

Ep 546 · Monday, November 18, 1946 · 58:28

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Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

A drama of life in rural Wisconsin.

Ep 535 · Monday, September 2, 1946 · 58:49

Lux Radio Theatre

Honky Tonk

The adventures of "Candy," a fast man with a deck of cards, a six-gun, and the judge's daughter. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 522 · Monday, April 8, 1946 · 50:53

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Lux_Radio_Theatre_38-09-26_186_Seven_Keys_to_Baldpate.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 186

Seven Keys to Baldpate

Monday, September 26, 1938 · 59:37

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 186

Seven Keys to Baldpate

Monday, September 26, 1938 · 59:37

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A comedy about Jack Benny trying to write a movie script overnight for Cecil B. DeMille...in a haunted house! This is the first time DeMille played a dramatic role on The Lux Radio Theatre. The next time would be November 10, 1941 ("Hold Back The Dawn," see cat. #43384). Intermission guest Efrem Zimbalist plays, "The Bee."

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Thirties Echo

1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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When you want a full-length appointment.

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