Melville Ruick
Ann Tobin
Arthur Q. Bryan
Bernice Pilot
Cecil B. DeMille
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Joan Bennett
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 Family Circle, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Cornelia Otis Skinner explore the early career of famed actor Otis Skinner and his relationship with the aspiring actress Maud Durbin. Their journey through the American theater reveals both personal and professional challenges.
Ep 590 · Monday, December 13, 1948 · 27:15
Gunsmoke
Webb, a wolfer, is determined to hunt a legendary white wolf that threatens Nate Guthrie's horses, leading to a tense confrontation over land and survival.
Ep 353 · Sunday, January 11, 1959 · 29:24
Suspense
In 'Three Skeleton Key,' a lighthouse keeper and his companions face a terrifying onslaught of rats after a derelict ship runs aground nearby. As the situation escalates, their survival hangs in the balance.
Ep 773 · Sunday, October 19, 1958 · 19:53
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
A madman threatens to kill at 8 o'clock, and Richard Diamond races against time to prevent the murder. The stakes rise as a victim is found dead at the exact hour.
Ep 143 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho reflects on his time as a German comedian in vaudeville during World War One, highlighting the tension of performing amidst the war's impact.
Ep 12 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:51
Victor Borge Collection
Victor Borge entertains the audience with humor and music while reflecting on his time in America and the joy of performing.
Ep 5831 · Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
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
An actress marries a baby doctor so she can adopt a baby.
Ep 385 · Monday, March 1, 1943 · 58:11
A Depression romance about a young couple who stay one jump ahead of the law, running from a wrongful murder rap.
Ep 303 · Monday, April 14, 1941 · 58:15
A contented country bumpkin is victimized by a big city con-man...or is he?
Ep 363 · Monday, September 28, 1942 · 59:49
A college professor woos and weds a New York night club singer.
Ep 289 · Monday, January 6, 1941 · 59:31
An unhurried fifty-year look at the life and loves of a dedicated schoolteacher.
Ep 299 · Monday, March 17, 1941 · 59:49
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 281
Nothing Sacred
Monday, November 11, 1940 · 59:35
CBS net
Network
A newspaperman uses a dying girl to take New York by storm. Unfortunately, she's not really dying!
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
Early Forties
1940–1942: the hinge years.
The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
Hour-Long Nights
When you want a full-length appointment.
Latest Air Dates
The newest broadcast dates in the archive.
Bright Star
Susan's cousin Emily arrives in Hillsdale, determined to maintain her romance with Peter Andrews, despite her family's wishes. As tensions rise, Susan and George scramble to keep the couple apart.
Ep 52 · Thursday, October 15, 1953 · 27:28
The Big Show
Tallulah Bankhead hosts a star-studded episode of The Big Show, featuring a mix of comedy, music, and anecdotes from notable guests. The cast shares their unique journeys in show business, blending humor with heartfelt moments.
Ep 51 · Sunday, March 9, 1952 · 86:25
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
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