Melville Ruick
Bob Hope
Cecil B. DeMille
Charles Seel
Dix Davis
Duane Thompson
Virginia Bruce
Goldie Originals that include this night
Wartime Weeknights
Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.
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
On her 90th birthday, Rose Knot reflects on her life and the success of her gelatin company, while her family encourages her to pass the leadership to the next generation.
Ep 652 · Tuesday, April 18, 1950 · 26:59
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
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
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
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
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
A Texas Ranger comes to young Canada during an uprising...to get his man!
Ep 347 · Monday, April 13, 1942 · 43:13
A comedy/romance set in New York's Greenwich Village...at #50 "Gay" Street!
Ep 392 · Monday, April 19, 1943 · 59:46
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
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
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 366
My Favorite Blonde
Monday, October 19, 1942 · 59:06
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Network
Bob and Virginia dodge Nazi spies to protect "The Scorpion."
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
1942
The year the home front found its voice.
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
Joyce Wallace, a famous actress, hires Richard Diamond after a mysterious shooting incident at her apartment. She fears for her life as her estranged husband may be involved in the attempt on her life.
Ep 45 · Sunday, March 12, 1950 · 29:31
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny goes to Boston for the search...and finds murder!
Ep 18 · Sunday, September 25, 1949 · 30:01
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
A romance/comedy about a playwright and a doctor. There's an excellent singing Lux commercial forty-five minutes into the program. Charles Boyer is congratulated on becoming an A
Ep 340 · Monday, February 23, 1942 · 59:48
A businesswoman invents a husband to protect her career, when in he walks!
Ep 319 · Monday, September 29, 1941 · 59:50