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Cecil B. DeMille

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Ann Tobin

Bob Hope

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Eddie Waller

Lou Merrill

Madeleine Carroll

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Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Sued for Alienating Flash's Affections

Fibber is being sued for alienating a dog's affections.

Ep 899 · Friday, May 14, 1954 · 14:24

The Big Show

Jimmy Durante, Milton Berle

The episode features a star-studded lineup including Milton Berle, Ethel Merman, and Rosemary Clooney, who entertain with music, comedy, and anecdotes from their careers. Tallulah Bankhead hosts the lively program filled with humor and camaraderie among the guests.

Ep 26 · Sunday, April 29, 1951 · 87:43

Cavalcade of America

Roses in the Rain

In Roses in the Rain, Frances Folsom prepares for a significant evening as President Grover Cleveland visits her and her mother. The stakes rise as she anticipates a marriage proposal from the bachelor president.

Ep 561 · Monday, March 29, 1948 · 29:47

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Phony Phone Matter

J. Ransom Wendell, a very important client, wants to see Johnny right away...but for what purpose? The story title was subsequently used on, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" on Decemb

Ep 687 · Sunday, May 8, 1960 · 24:03

Suspense

Give Me Liberty

An escaped prisoner struggles to free himself from handcuffs while seeking a way to access his hidden fortune. As he navigates his precarious situation, he encounters a woman who may hold the key to his freedom.

Ep 591 · Tuesday, March 29, 1955 · 24:55

Broadway Is My Beat

The George Lane Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of George Lane, a wealthy man found stabbed in a cheap hotel. As he delves into Lane's life, he uncovers a web of resentment and betrayal among those closest to him.

Ep 169 · Saturday, June 13, 1953 · 29:26

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Trade Winds

Ep 253 · Monday, March 4, 1940 · 58:10

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Polly of the Circus

Romance under the Big Top as a circus performer and a small town doctor fall in love. Cecil B. DeMille speaks from New York. The intermission guest is the world's only lady tiger

Ep 109 · Monday, November 30, 1936 · 59:54

Lux Radio Theatre

To the Ladies

Behind every successful man is a successful wife, doing the thinking for him! The last show of the season.

Ep 271 · Monday, July 8, 1940 · 59:53

Lux Radio Theatre

The Vagabond King

The musical biography of French poet Francois Villon.

Ep 94 · Monday, August 17, 1936 · 59:53

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Blood and Sand

The rise and fall of a great bull fighter, the role made famous by Rudolph Valentino.

Ep 322 · Monday, October 20, 1941 · 59:51

Lux Radio Theatre

The Road to Morocco

Madness and ad-libs in the sands of the desert. The program was rebroadcast on "Same Time, Same Station (see cat. #20189).

Ep 390 · Monday, April 5, 1943 · 59:41

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  • 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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_40-09-16_273_Love_Is_News.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 273

Love Is News

Monday, September 16, 1940 · 59:43

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 273

Love Is News

Monday, September 16, 1940 · 59:43

Ralph Bellamy

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The Adventures of Sam Spade

Spanish Prisoner Caper

Spade has no patience with another attempt to pull the "Spanish Prisoner" con game.

Ep 238 · Friday, March 9, 1951 · 29:31

Dragnet

The Big Break

Detectives Friday and Romero track down dangerous robber George Hoffman, who has evaded capture for months. As they close in, the stakes rise with Hoffman's violent reputation and armed defenses.

Ep 79 · Thursday, December 14, 1950 · 29:23

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Kitty Foyle

The Academy-Award winning story about a "Main Line" society man's doomed romance with Kitty, a working-class girl with big plans.

Ep 306 · Monday, May 5, 1941 · 59:58

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Cowboy and the Lady

Ep 291 · Monday, January 20, 1941 · 56:33

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1940 — World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani.

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  1. Lux Radio TheatreLove Is NewsCurrently listeningEpisode 273
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