Cecil B. DeMille
Denis Green
Frederic Worlock
Hans Conried
Judith Anderson
Roland Drew
Verna Felton
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
Suspense
An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees.
Ep 224 · Thursday, December 19, 1946 · 30:06
The Mel Blanc Show
Mel and Betty decide to try a separation, prompting Mel to seek out other women. As he navigates his new dating life, he realizes the challenges of being without Betty.
Ep 38 · Tuesday, May 20, 1947 · 25:22
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber the astronomer has made a startling discovery...McGee's Comet!
Ep 282 · Tuesday, April 8, 1941 · 29:15
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
A universally hated Shakespearean actor is killed in a radio station.
Ep 543 · Sunday, July 14, 1957 · 29:18
Gunsmoke
In a sweltering Kansas heat wave, a Shakespearean actor named Irving Henry becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after he is found near a dead body. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon delves into the case, he uncovers the dark motivations behind Henry's actions.
Ep 18 · Saturday, August 23, 1952 · 30:15
The Adventures of Sam Spade
Spade travels to North Tacaloma to find $53,000 that has disappeared. Mr. Purse Snatcher is the suspect.
Ep 244 · Friday, April 20, 1951 · 29:57
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
Ep 357 · Monday, June 22, 1942 · 60:39
Rehearsal. The well-done and heartwarming story about the baseball career of Lou Gehrig.
Ep 408 · Monday, October 4, 1943 · 59:50
A well-acted story of a hard-as-nails woman magazine editor and her search for love and happiness. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on February 16, 1953 (see
Ep 468 · Monday, January 29, 1945 · 62:32
A delightful British drama about an ordinary chap who finally murders his impossible wife.
Ep 478 · Monday, April 9, 1945 · 58:04
A soldier on leave in New York meets and falls in love with a girl. A well-done romance.
Ep 512 · Monday, January 28, 1946 · 59:05
A musical about a pair of entertainers want to adopt a baby.
Ep 779 · Monday, February 25, 1952 · 55:21
A trip down the Zambesi, past rapids and leeches, to sink the Luisa.
Ep 807 · Monday, December 15, 1952 · 59:24
The intrigues of the French court, and of the wiley Cardinal. See cat. #40240 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast. The intermission guest is Edward Lambert, who supervise
Ep 203 · Monday, January 23, 1939 · 59:48
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 293
Rebecca
Monday, February 3, 1941 · 59:19
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Network
The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on November 6, 1950 (see cat. #45022).
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.
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond faces a peculiar client who reveals his intention to commit murder. As Diamond navigates this dangerous situation, he must outsmart a small but threatening figure with a gun.
Ep 34 · Saturday, December 17, 1949 · 29:32
Let George Do It
George Valentine discovers a murdered midget while on a fishing vacation, prompting him to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Ep 154 · Monday, August 22, 1949 · 29:29
The biblical story of love and jealousy. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 893 · Tuesday, October 19, 1954 · 55:37
A comedy about a young girl from Hooker, Oklahoma, and the bookish professor she meets in Hollywood. The program is also referred to as, "The Lux Summer Theatre."
Ep 840 · Monday, August 3, 1953 · 60:41