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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

F

Fred MacKaye

H

Horace Willard

N

Norman Field

R

Robert Harris

S

Stanley Farrar

W

Warren Ashe

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Advertising Scheme

Fibber's won another auction. This time, it's 30 weather balloons!

Ep 1067 · Wednesday, January 5, 1955 · 14:35

Suspense

The Twelfth Rose

In 'The Twelfth Rose,' a young woman's murder is discovered alongside eleven roses, raising questions about her final moments and the identity of her killer.

Ep 653 · Tuesday, June 5, 1956 · 29:19

Let George Do It

The Eight Ball

George Valentine is hired to investigate corruption in the seemingly pristine town of Summer Springs, but he soon finds himself entangled in a deadly game involving deception and murder.

Ep 238 · Monday, April 2, 1951 · 30:38

An Evening With Groucho

Palace Theatre - Sarah Bernhardt

Groucho recounts his experience at the Palace Theatre alongside the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, highlighting her unique demands and theatrical prowess.

Ep 18 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:04

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

Once upon a Honeymoon

A reporter investigates a baroness who was born in America, and winds up falling in love with her. She was, however, married to a Nazi officer at the beginning of the war! The fi

Ep 391 · Monday, April 12, 1943 · 59:46

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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The Road to Morocco

Madness and ad-libs in the sands of the desert. The program was rebroadcast on "Same Time, Same Station (see cat. #20189).

Ep 390 · Monday, April 5, 1943 · 59:41

Lux Radio Theatre

The Philadelphia Story

A society woman yearns for romance and falls for a reporter. Her ex-husband has his own ideas. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre previously on July 20, 1942 (see ca

Ep 400 · Monday, June 14, 1943 · 59:24

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Reap the Wild Wind

Ep 386 · Monday, March 8, 1943 · 58:21

Lux Radio Theatre

The Brat

A girl of the slums is taken into a wealthy home by an author who is using her as a type model for his book. Romance soon follows.

Ep 89 · Monday, July 13, 1936 · 44:44

Lux Radio Theatre

Kitty

Ep 560 · Monday, February 24, 1947 · 59:29

Lux Radio Theatre

A Blueprint for Murder

A good whodunit with a smashing conclusion. A little girl has been poisoned and her stepmother is suspect. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 874 · Monday, March 29, 1954 · 58:44

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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).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_43-05-17_396_The_Talk_of_the_Town.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 396

The Talk of the Town

Monday, May 17, 1943 · 59:45

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 396

The Talk of the Town

Monday, May 17, 1943 · 59:45

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

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1943

Midwar evenings, full strength.

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A whole decade on the dial.

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Hour-Long Nights

When you want a full-length appointment.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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Dark Waters

Murder and madness in the bayous of Louisiana. See cat. #93481 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 459 · Monday, November 27, 1944 · 59:34

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — World War II: Dambuster Raids commence by No. 617 Squadron RAF.

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