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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

C

Cecil B. DeMille

C

Chester Clute

C

Clark Gable

C

Claudette Colbert

E

Eddie Waller

J

John Gibson

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Rilldoe Matter

Johnny goes fishing and catches a corpse.

Ep 797 · Sunday, July 8, 1962 · 24:06

Suspense

The Green Lorelei

A struggling mystery writer hears a beautiful woman's voice from the apartment above his, igniting his curiosity and desperation. As he investigates, he finds himself entangled in a bizarre and terrifying situation.

Ep 878 · Sunday, November 6, 1960 · 24:20

X Minus One

Something for Nothing

A man discovers a mysterious wishing machine called a Utilizer, which grants him wishes but leads to unexpected consequences. As he navigates his newfound fortune, he faces challenges that threaten his freedom.

Ep 96 · Wednesday, April 10, 1957 · 21:55

Casey, Crime Photographer

Source of Information

Casey investigates the theft of an old reporter's memoirs, which he believes could expose powerful figures in the city. The stakes rise as Casey uncovers the truth behind the reporter's claims and the potential danger involved.

Ep 369 · Wednesday, January 20, 1954 · 29:55

Dimension X

The Professor Was a Thief

A peculiar little man claims he can make buildings disappear, starting with Grant's Tomb, and seeks recognition for his genius. A newspaper editor, facing career setbacks, sees a chance for redemption through this bizarre phenomenon.

Ep 28 · Sunday, November 5, 1950 · 30:21

Fibber McGee and Molly

Old Time Radio Show Interviews Jim Jordan

Ep 19820529 · Saturday, May 29, 1982 · 26:08

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Hands Across the Table

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Front Page

The well-known comedy about the newspaper game and the escaped killer hiding in the roll-top desk. Amelia Earhart's appearance is announced as being postponed. The final half min

Ep 139 · Monday, June 28, 1937 · 59:53

Lux Radio Theatre

Model Wife

A working couple have a rough time while saving to have a baby. Verna Felton, as the tough boss, doesn't make things any easier.

Ep 308 · Monday, May 19, 1941 · 59:53

Lux Radio Theatre

The Gilded Lily

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Virginian

The classic western about a strong, silent type, who's fast on the draw when he has to be. Guest Sidney Skolsky does a funny "cowboy column."

Ep 105 · Monday, November 2, 1936 · 57:40

Lux Radio Theatre

A Farewell to Arms

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Awful Truth

The first show of the season. A love-hate marriage comedy about a cheating husband being divorced from his like-minded wife. The story was used on The Lux Radio Theatre again on

Ep 228 · Monday, September 11, 1939 · 59:44

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Lux_Radio_Theatre_39-03-20_211R_It_Happened_One_Night.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 211

It Happened One Night

Monday, March 20, 1939 · 58:59

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 211

It Happened One Night

Monday, March 20, 1939 · 58:59

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The famous Depression comedy about the reporter and the heiress on a cross-country bus. The intermission guest is a trans-continental bus driver for Pacific Greyhound. See cat. #37450 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast.

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

1939

One year on the air — the world on edge.

24 episodes

Thirties Echo

1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

24 episodes

Hour-Long Nights

When you want a full-length appointment.

24 episodes

Latest Air Dates

The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

24 episodes

An Evening With Groucho

Annie Berger

Groucho recounts a humorous childhood memory of his first crush, Annie Berger, and a theater outing that goes awry due to a lack of candy sharing.

Ep 11 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:50

Our Miss Brooks

Stretch Has A Problem (repeat of #30)

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

So Proudly We Hail

A stirring story about the gallant American nurses on Bataan. The announcer says "introducing Sonny Tufts" (possibly his first broadcast). See cat. #60976 for a rehearsal of this

Ep 412 · Monday, November 1, 1943 · 58:48

Lux Radio Theatre

The Shop Around the Corner

The well-done romance about co-workers in a store who fight constantly, but who are lovers by correspondence and don't even know that they work in the same shop.

Ep 313 · Monday, June 23, 1941 · 59:55

Lux Radio Theatre

A Star Is Born

The first show of the season. The Hollywood classic about the star on her way to fame, passing her husband on the way down. Sid Grauman, founder of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, tel

Ep 141 · Monday, September 13, 1937 · 59:42

That night in history

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