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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

Arthur Q. Bryan

B

Bud McAllister

C

Cecil B. DeMille

G

Gail Patrick

L

Laurence Olivier

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber The Efficentlly Expert

The last show of the series. McGee tries to get Molly to be more efficient. The program was replaced the following week with "A Visit With Josie" which expanded from a 15 minute

Ep 1382 · Friday, March 23, 1956 · 13:40

Lux Radio Theatre

It Started with Eve

A sophisticated comedy about a dying old man who is introduced to a stranger as his son's fiance. Complications ensue when the old codger decides not to die. Susanna Foster sings

Ep 458 · Monday, November 20, 1944 · 58:01

Lux Radio Theatre

Lucky Partners

A boy and a girl go partners on a winning sweepstakes ticket. Romance is sure to follow. The boy turns out to be a famous painter. An interview with the president of the National

Ep 450 · Monday, September 25, 1944 · 59:29

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Vivacious Lady

A college professor woos and weds a New York night club singer.

Ep 289 · Monday, January 6, 1941 · 59:31

Lux Radio Theatre

The Lady Is Willing

An actress marries a baby doctor so she can adopt a baby.

Ep 385 · Monday, March 1, 1943 · 58:11

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

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

Dust Be My Destiny

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

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

Broadway Bill

A well-done romance of the race track. A young man gives up wealth, home and career to race a thoroughbred. The intermission guest is Alfred Vanderbilt, president of the Maryland

Ep 216 · Monday, April 24, 1939 · 59:54

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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_40-12-09_285_My_Favorite_Wife.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 285

My Favorite Wife

Monday, December 9, 1940 · 59:39

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 285

My Favorite Wife

Monday, December 9, 1940 · 59:39

Rosalind Russell

Network›

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CBS net

Network

A comedy about a man's wife, just back from seven years on a desert island, arriving on the day of the husband's re-marriage!

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

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1940 — World War II: Operation Compass: British and Indian troops under the command of Major-General Richard O'Connor attack Italian forces near Sidi Barrani in Egypt.

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