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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

A

Audrey Reynolds

Bea Benaderet

C

Cecil B. DeMille

C

Celeste Rush

F

Fredric March

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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Suspense

The Beast Must Die

A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him.

Ep 100 · Thursday, July 13, 1944 · 30:08

Fibber McGee and Molly

Rummage Sale

The McGees are holding a rummage sale and Fibber comes up with some good merchandise to sell.

Ep 681 · Tuesday, January 15, 1952 · 31:31

The Big Show

Fred Allen, Georgie Jessel

The season finale of The Big Show features an array of stars, including Groucho Marx and Fred Allen, as they share laughs and heartfelt moments. Tallulah Bankhead reflects on the season's ups and downs while preparing to say goodbye until fall.

Ep 27 · Sunday, May 6, 1951 · 87:53

The Mel Blanc Show

Efficiency Expert

An efficiency expert disrupts Mel Blanc's Fix-It Shop, creating chaos as he attempts to streamline operations. Meanwhile, a burlesque dancer's unique zipper becomes a pressing issue amidst the turmoil.

Ep 2 · Tuesday, September 10, 1946 · 25:25

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Bald Head Case

Richard Diamond investigates the murder of John Wiley, a blackmailer found dead in a hair salon. Diamond must uncover who wanted Wiley dead and why.

Ep 65 · Wednesday, September 20, 1950 · 29:32

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Apple Of Eve Caper

Eve Adams has been killed, the prime suspect is "Dreama Love." A good violent whodunit.

Ep 156 · Sunday, June 19, 1949 · 28:24

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

The Lady from Cheyenne

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

The Major and the Minor

A comedy about a woman disguised as a twelve-year-old girl to save train fare. She winds up in love with the head of a military school.

Ep 398 · Monday, May 31, 1943 · 59:38

Lux Radio Theatre

Till We Meet Again

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Fifth Avenue Girl

A comedy/romance about a tycoon who starts a relationship with a young, beautiful-but-poor woman that he meets on a park bench. His estranged wife and children certainly take noti

Ep 286 · Monday, December 16, 1940 · 59:39

Lux Radio Theatre

North West Mounted Police

A Texas Ranger comes to young Canada during an uprising...to get his man!

Ep 347 · Monday, April 13, 1942 · 43:13

Lux Radio Theatre

The Magnificent Dope

A contented country bumpkin is victimized by a big city con-man...or is he?

Ep 363 · Monday, September 28, 1942 · 59:49

Lux Radio Theatre

True Confessions

A lawyer's wife just cannot tell the truth, even when she has to deny committing murder! This is the first broadcast of The Lux Radio Theatre to originate from Hollywood's Vine St

Ep 263 · Monday, May 13, 1940 · 59:54

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Lux_Radio_Theater_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 247

Bachelor Mother

Monday, January 22, 1940 · 59:39

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 247

Bachelor Mother

Monday, January 22, 1940 · 59:39

Ginger Rogers

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A well-done comedy about a shop girl who finds herself in possession of a baby, no matter how hard she denies her motherhood! Joel McCrae was supposed to be featured on this broadcast, but was replaced at the last minute (due to a sudden illness) by Fredric March.

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

Early Forties

1940–1942: the hinge years.

24 episodes

The Forties

A whole decade on the dial.

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

Lights Out

Sub-Basement (Going Down)

A good story about the basement of a department store infested with dinosaurs. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Going Down." See cat.

Ep 19430824 · Tuesday, August 24, 1943 · 27:27

An Evening With Groucho

Palace Theatre - Fanny Brice-Swayne's Rats and Cats

Groucho recounts a humorous incident involving Fanny Brice and a unique act featuring rats and cats at the Palace Theatre. The story highlights the chaos that ensues when a sewer rat invades the performance.

Ep 19 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:44

Lux Radio Theatre

Old Acquaintance

Childhood friends become personal and professional rivals. A portrait in bitchiness, with a happy-bittersweet ending. The story was produced on The Lux Video Theatre on November

Ep 441 · Monday, May 29, 1944 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

Coney Island

Romance and rivalry in old Coney Island, with several pleasant tunes by Dorothy Lamour. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on September 30, 1946 (see cat. #2347

Ep 435 · Monday, April 17, 1944 · 60:41

Lux Radio Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera

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

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