Melville Ruick
Cecil B. DeMille
Charles Seel
Edward Arnold Jr.
Edwin Max
Errol Flynn
Martha Scott
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
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber gives his worthless shares of the India Company to a museum.
Ep 1111 · Tuesday, March 8, 1955 · 14:26
Suspense
A beatnik hitchhiker finds himself in a dangerous situation when he is wrongfully accused of murder. As he navigates the tension between his carefree lifestyle and the reality of the crime, he must prove his innocence.
Ep 815 · Sunday, August 16, 1959 · 19:14
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond teams up with the dubious Tiny Gillespie to track down Al Brenners, a notorious criminal who has skipped town just before a grand jury appearance. The stakes rise as they aim to claim a $5,000 reward for his capture.
Ep 119 · Friday, January 25, 1952 · 29:30
Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates the mysterious death of famous actress Lily Nelson, who is found with slashed wrists in her brownstone. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a web of love, obsession, and heartbreak.
Ep 81 · Saturday, October 6, 1951 · 29:41
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
A wealthy man is murdered right in front of Johnny after a threat on his life. The program was possibly recorded April 13, 1950.
Ep 48 · Tuesday, May 9, 1950 · 30:00
Let George Do It
Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, witnesses a potential murder from his binoculars and seeks the help of George Valentine to investigate the crime he believes he saw. The stakes rise as George delves into the mystery surrounding the River House penthouse.
Ep 84 · Monday, April 19, 1948 · 28:57
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
Maisie loses her job as a headless lady at the carnival and finds herself a society maid with a wealthy but troubled family.
Ep 327 · Monday, November 24, 1941 · 59:51
A gruff, all-Marine Marine in the Philippines before the war is ready for the day when the Japs attack! See cat. #61009 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast.
Ep 413 · Monday, November 8, 1943 · 60:05
A romantic comedy about an innocent foreign girl in the big, wicked city.
Ep 282 · Monday, November 18, 1940 · 59:36
An unhurried fifty-year look at the life and loves of a dedicated schoolteacher.
Ep 299 · Monday, March 17, 1941 · 59:49
An actress marries a baby doctor so she can adopt a baby.
Ep 385 · Monday, March 1, 1943 · 58:11
A comedy/romance set in New York's Greenwich Village...at #50 "Gay" Street!
Ep 392 · Monday, April 19, 1943 · 59:46
A drama about a school destroyed by lies and scandal.
Ep 153 · Monday, December 6, 1937 · 59:47
A weepy romance about a young girl who falls in love with an older, and married pianist. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted.
Ep 422 · Monday, January 10, 1944 · 58:09
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 309
Virginia City
Monday, May 26, 1941 · 57:13
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Network
A good western about two southern spies who travel to Nevada to obtain gold for the Confederacy.
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
Early Forties
1940–1942: the hinge years.
The Forties
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Hour-Long Nights
When you want a full-length appointment.
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Rogue's Gallery
Richard Rogue investigates the disappearance of Phyllis Adrian, the wife of a prominent lawyer, who has vanished under mysterious circumstances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving her husband and a notorious gangster.
Ep 71 · Sunday, June 29, 1947 · 29:58
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho shares a humorous story from his time in London involving a Polish officer and a hooker, highlighting the comedic misunderstandings that arise from their encounter.
Ep 15 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:48
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
This is a rehearsal recording. A romance about a great orchestra conductor and his stormy marriage with a beautiful composer. The program closing at this rehearsal was apparently
Ep 448 · Monday, September 11, 1944 · 61:09