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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

Bea Benaderet

C

Cecil B. DeMille

C

Claire Verdera

E

Edith Barrett

G

Garrett Fort

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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Suspense

The Beast Must Die

A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him.

Ep 100 · Thursday, July 13, 1944 · 30:08

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

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

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

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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Now, Voyager

A troubled spinster finds help and romance with her psychiatrist. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on February 11, 1946 (see cat. #44900 and #16957) and on Th

Ep 395 · Monday, May 10, 1943 · 56:42

Lux Radio Theatre

Bachelor Mother

A well-done comedy about a shop girl who finds herself in possession of a baby, no matter how hard she denies her motherhood! Joel McCrae was supposed to be featured on this broad

Ep 247 · Monday, January 22, 1940 · 59:39

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Magnificent Dope

A contented country bumpkin is victimized by a big city con-man...or is he?

Ep 363 · Monday, September 28, 1942 · 59:49

Lux Radio Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera

The first program of the show's ninth season. A well-done musical version of the horror classic.

Ep 405 · Monday, September 13, 1943 · 58:41

Lux Radio Theatre

Mrs Moonlight

A well-written story about a woman who never grows old, and her relations with her family over the years. Good radio! The intermission guest is Professor Walter Pitkin, author of

Ep 225 · Monday, June 26, 1939 · 59:50

Lux Radio Theatre

Fifth Avenue Girl

A comedy/romance about a tycoon who starts a relationship with a young, beautiful-but-poor woman that he meets on a park bench. His estranged wife and children certainly take noti

Ep 286 · Monday, December 16, 1940 · 59:39

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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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 407

Ladies in Retirement

Monday, September 27, 1943 · 59:28

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 407

Ladies in Retirement

Monday, September 27, 1943 · 59:28

May Whitty

Network›

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CBS net

Network

A gothic melodrama about a neat little British murder, complicated by two mad sisters and a blackmailing nephew! The story was subsequently produced on, "The Molle Mystery Theatre" on January 18, 1946 (see cat. #8635) and on, ""The Theatre Guild On The Air" on March 30, 1947 (see cat. #48910).

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Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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An Evening With Groucho

Lydia, the Tattooed Lady

Groucho Marx celebrates Lydia, a remarkable tattooed lady, through a lively musical performance that highlights her unique attributes and adventures. The audience is invited to marvel at her tattoos and the stories they tell.

Ep 39 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 4:17

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

Old Acquaintance

Childhood friends become personal and professional rivals. A portrait in bitchiness, with a happy-bittersweet ending. The story was produced on The Lux Video Theatre on November

Ep 441 · Monday, May 29, 1944 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

Coney Island

Romance and rivalry in old Coney Island, with several pleasant tunes by Dorothy Lamour. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on September 30, 1946 (see cat. #2347

Ep 435 · Monday, April 17, 1944 · 60:41

Lux Radio Theatre

Algiers

The classic love story of Pepe Le Moko in the Casbah. Announced as Hedy Lamarr's first radio broadcast. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on December 14, 1942

Ep 315 · Monday, July 7, 1941 · 59:48

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — The United States Merchant Marine Academy is dedicated by President Roosevelt.

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