Melville Ruick
Bill Goodwin
Bob Hope
Carole Lombard
Cecil B. DeMille
Jack Arnold
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
The Big Show
The episode features a star-studded lineup including Milton Berle, Ethel Merman, and Rosemary Clooney, who entertain with music, comedy, and anecdotes from their careers. Tallulah Bankhead hosts the lively program filled with humor and camaraderie among the guests.
Ep 26 · Sunday, April 29, 1951 · 87:43
Cavalcade of America
Bob Hope and his troop entertain servicemen in the South Pacific during World War II, bringing laughter and comfort to those far from home.
Ep 405 · Monday, October 16, 1944 · 30:10
Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates the drowning of Howard Crawford at a city swimming pool, uncovering a web of deceit and robbery. As he delves deeper, he discovers connections to a potential murder and a plot of blackmail.
Ep 74 · Sunday, August 5, 1951 · 29:41
Suspense
A well-dressed woman, Ruth Franklin, finds herself embroiled in a deadly confrontation after being rejected by a man at a prestigious luncheon. As tensions rise, her dark intentions come to light.
Ep 412 · Thursday, January 18, 1951 · 29:59
Dragnet
Detectives Friday and Romero track down dangerous robber George Hoffman, who has evaded capture for months. As they close in, the stakes rise with Hoffman's violent reputation and armed defenses.
Ep 79 · Thursday, December 14, 1950 · 29:23
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
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
The Academy-Award winning story about a "Main Line" society man's doomed romance with Kitty, a working-class girl with big plans.
Ep 306 · Monday, May 5, 1941 · 59:58
A Washington socialite cannot forgive nor understand the Nazis and Japs for declaring war and interfering with the lives of her son and daughter. Van Johnson is introduced as, "a
Ep 373 · Monday, December 7, 1942 · 59:36
A melodrama about a young lawyer, his wife, his sickly baby, and his disappearing mother. The story was produced subsequently on The Lux Radio Theatre on December 17, 1945 (see ca
Ep 251 · Monday, February 19, 1940 · 59:43
A comedy about a romance between an author and an actress.
Ep 294 · Monday, February 10, 1941 · 59:00
A small-town lad decides to conquer Hollywood...but not as a comic! Mickey and Judy sing a post-story duet, "How About You?" for the first time on the air.
Ep 326 · Monday, November 17, 1941 · 59:53
Bob and Virginia dodge Nazi spies to protect "The Scorpion."
Ep 366 · Monday, October 19, 1942 · 59:06
The marriage-go-round among Connecticut society folk. One of the commercials is set in "The Brown Derby."
Ep 241 · Monday, December 11, 1939 · 59:42
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 311
Mr and Mrs Smith
Monday, June 9, 1941 · 59:46
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Network
A battling-but-loving couple turns out not to be married after all! Bob plays it just for laughs.
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.
An Evening With Groucho
Ep 26 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:50
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
The story of "Ruggles Of Red Gap" gives Bob a chance to ad lib and wisecrack his way through the script. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre previously on July 10, 193
Ep 755 · Monday, September 10, 1951 · 59:06
A light comedy about an heiress who poses as her own secretary to find a man who loves her for herself. Bob Hope makes an unbilled appearance after the story to promote his appear
Ep 464 · Monday, January 1, 1945 · 59:32
A girl is foiled in her attempt to elope with a millionaire. She finds herself working for and falling for the broker who ruined her marriage in the first place.
Ep 378 · Monday, January 11, 1943 · 59:29