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Host

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Charles Seel

Cast›

Bea Benaderet

C

Cy Kendall

F

Fred MacKaye

Rita Hayworth

R

Robert Preston

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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Suspense

The House in Cypress Canyon

A real estate agent uncovers a chilling manuscript in an unfinished house that hints at a supernatural presence. As he shares his findings with a detective friend, the stakes rise with the eerie implications of the story.

Ep 222 · Thursday, December 5, 1946 · 30:36

Fibber McGee and Molly

Rummage Sale

The McGees are holding a rummage sale and Fibber comes up with some good merchandise to sell.

Ep 681 · Tuesday, January 15, 1952 · 31:31

Cavalcade of America

The Interchangeable Mr Whitney

Eli Whitney faces financial struggles as he navigates the challenges of being an inventor in 1798 Connecticut. When approached to manufacture muskets for the government, he must prove his worth as a businessman and innovator.

Ep 640 · Tuesday, January 24, 1950 · 28:23

The Mel Blanc Show

Efficiency Expert

An efficiency expert disrupts Mel Blanc's Fix-It Shop, creating chaos as he attempts to streamline operations. Meanwhile, a burlesque dancer's unique zipper becomes a pressing issue amidst the turmoil.

Ep 2 · Tuesday, September 10, 1946 · 25:25

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Bald Head Case

Richard Diamond investigates the murder of John Wiley, a blackmailer found dead in a hair salon. Diamond must uncover who wanted Wiley dead and why.

Ep 65 · Wednesday, September 20, 1950 · 29:32

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Apple Of Eve Caper

Eve Adams has been killed, the prime suspect is "Dreama Love." A good violent whodunit.

Ep 156 · Sunday, June 19, 1949 · 28:24

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

City for Conquest

A big city romance as boy and girl tackle New York City. She's a dancer, he's a boxer. The program begins with an unusual "V For Victory" opening. The New York World Telegram pr

Ep 338 · Monday, February 9, 1942 · 59:51

Lux Radio Theatre

This Love Of Ours

Ep 513 · Monday, February 4, 1946 · 59:50

Lux Radio Theatre

The Maltese Falcon

The classic search for the black bird, with a cast entirely different from the film!

Ep 382 · Monday, February 8, 1943 · 59:26

Lux Radio Theatre

The Talk of the Town

A comedy about a fugitive from justice hiding out in the rented house of a professor of law.

Ep 396 · Monday, May 17, 1943 · 59:45

Lux Radio Theatre

The Stratton Story

Ep 689 · Monday, February 13, 1950 · 59:56

Lux Radio Theatre

Undercurrent

A new bride is haunted by the ghost of her husband's missing brother. The story was produced subsequently on The Lux Radio Theatre on November 30, 1953 (see cat. #10506).

Ep 584 · Monday, October 6, 1947 · 59:31

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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).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_42-05-25_353_Test_Pilot.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 353

Test Pilot

Monday, May 25, 1942 · 59:30

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 353

Test Pilot

Monday, May 25, 1942 · 59:30

Robert Taylor

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The program opens with Cecil B. DeMille and Rita Hayworth giving a message to the armed forces.

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

1942

The year the home front found its voice.

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.

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Lights Out

Sub-Basement (Going Down)

A good story about the basement of a department store infested with dinosaurs. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Going Down." See cat.

Ep 19430824 · Tuesday, August 24, 1943 · 27:27

An Evening With Groucho

Father's Day

Ep 31 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:59

Lux Radio Theatre

My Friend Flicka

The story of a boy and his horse. The "surprise" after-story guest is Robert Taylor who will be appearing in next week's program and is soon enlisting in the Navy Air Corps.

Ep 399 · Monday, June 7, 1943 · 59:30

Lux Radio Theatre

North West Mounted Police

A Texas Ranger comes to young Canada during an uprising...to get his man!

Ep 347 · Monday, April 13, 1942 · 43:13

That night in history

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaYoung Tom JeffersonEpisode 280
  2. Lux Radio TheatreTest PilotCurrently listeningEpisode 353
  3. The Lone RangerTomorrow's TrailEpisode 1457