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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

A

Abe Reynolds

C

Cecil B. DeMille

E

Edward Marr

G

Gail Patrick

G

George Brent

P

Priscilla Lane

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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Wistful Vista's Snowy Owl

An owl from the North Pole does some strange things in Wistful Vista.

Ep 1128 · Thursday, March 31, 1955 · 14:24

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Elliott Champion Matter

Chapman's a hardened businessman in financial trouble. He's suspected of burning his own building down for some quick insurance cash.

Ep 140 · Friday, December 12, 1952 · 29:16

Let George Do It

Sweet Are the Uses of Publicity

George Valentine is hired to be a bodyguard for a man who doesn't exist, tasked with managing a farewell party for a fictional character. As the event approaches, the stakes rise with the press eager to uncover the truth.

Ep 204 · Monday, August 7, 1950 · 29:40

An Evening With Groucho

Oh, How That Woman Could Cook

Groucho Marx humorously reflects on a woman's remarkable cooking skills despite her unappealing appearance and lack of musical talent. His comedic storytelling highlights the contrast between her looks and her culinary prowess.

Ep 13 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

Our Miss Brooks

Stretch Has A Problem (repeat of #30)

The story of Stretch Snodgrass' secret love and Miss Brooks' bath. The script was previously used on "Our Miss Brooks" on February 27, 1949 (see cat. #46328) and on February 14, 1

Ep 357 · Sunday, February 24, 1957 · 28:05

Lux Radio Theatre

Strawberry Blonde

A turn-of-the century romance. A dentist finally gets the chance to get his revenge. DeMille trips over his famous closing, and nearly forgets that he's in New York and not in Ho

Ep 344 · Monday, March 23, 1942 · 58:39

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Brewster's Millions

The funny story of the man forced to spend $1,000,000 to inherit more. Host Cecil B. DeMille mentions the Fred Allen feud to Jack.

Ep 120 · Monday, February 15, 1937 · 59:45

Lux Radio Theatre

Model Wife

A working couple have a rough time while saving to have a baby. Verna Felton, as the tough boss, doesn't make things any easier.

Ep 308 · Monday, May 19, 1941 · 59:53

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

In Old Oklahoma

Two-fisted action in the new oil fields of the Indian Territory. See cat. #93478 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 430 · Monday, March 13, 1944 · 54:31

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

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

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

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 305

Wife, Husband and Friend

Monday, April 28, 1941 · 59:38

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 305

Wife, Husband and Friend

Monday, April 28, 1941 · 59:38

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When a man's wife decides to resume her operatic career, she flops badly, but her husband succeeds in a big way!

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Early Forties

1940–1942: the hinge years.

24 episodes

The Forties

A whole decade on the dial.

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Hour-Long Nights

When you want a full-length appointment.

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Latest Air Dates

The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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After the Thin Man

Nick and Nora Charles solve their second case.

Ep 268 · Monday, June 17, 1940 · 59:34

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1941 — The Ustaše massacre nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, the first massacre of their genocidal campaign against Serbs of the Independent State of Croatia.

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