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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

D

Daniel Fuchs

J

Jack Morrison

P

Peter Rankin

P

Peter Viertel

T

Theodore Von Eltz

T

Truda Marson

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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Suspense

Grand Theft

A man devises a scheme to commit insurance fraud by claiming a jewel theft that never occurred. As he navigates his deceitful plan, the stakes rise when unexpected complications arise.

Ep 546 · Monday, April 5, 1954 · 30:16

Broadway Is My Beat

The Robert Turk Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Robert Turk, found dead in a bizarre apartment filled with opium and strange idols. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of dark secrets involving a woman named Mara and her mysterious past.

Ep 135 · Saturday, October 18, 1952 · 29:51

Let George Do It

The Symbol Three

George Valentine investigates a series of ominous accidents predicted by a mysterious voice, which claims to be teaching a man named Martin Laswell a lesson in humility. With a third accident looming, George must uncover the truth before it's too late.

Ep 284 · Monday, February 18, 1952 · 29:48

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Monsieur Bouchon

Richard Diamond is hired to retrieve a face cream sample from Monsieur Bouchon, but the seemingly simple task takes a dangerous turn when the sample turns out to be a bomb.

Ep 87 · Friday, March 16, 1951 · 29:32

Fibber McGee and Molly

Old Time Radio Show Interviews Jim Jordan

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An Evening With Groucho

Introduction - Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett introduces Groucho Marx, sharing anecdotes about their friendship and Groucho's comedic genius. The audience anticipates Groucho's performance as Cavett highlights his unique humor.

Ep 2 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 4:37

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

You Came Along

A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.

Ep 509 · Monday, January 7, 1946 · 59:33

Lux Radio Theatre

OSS

Espionage, sabotage and action in occupied France during the war.

Ep 546 · Monday, November 18, 1946 · 58:28

Lux Radio Theatre

Gaslight

The classic Victorian melodrama of induced insanity. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre." The program closing has been deleted, the story is intact. See cat. #45021 for a network

Ep 525 · Monday, April 29, 1946 · 59:49

Lux Radio Theatre

Made for Each Other

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Anchors Aweigh

A wartime musical about two sailors and a girl and a promised audition. AFRS program name: "Showtime." See cat. #45156 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 596 · Monday, December 29, 1947 · 59:13

Lux Radio Theatre

The Barretts of Winpole Street

The romance between Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning.

Ep 536 · Monday, September 9, 1946 · 59:23

Lux Radio Theatre

His Butler's Sister

A romance about a small-town girl, trying to sing on Broadway, who gets a job with a composer...as a maid! See cat. #89132 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 425 · Monday, February 7, 1944 · 58:47

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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).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 431

The Hard Way

Monday, March 20, 1944 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 431

The Hard Way

Monday, March 20, 1944 · 59:36

Network›

C

CBS net

Network

A show biz drama about the climb to the top, and the fall to the bottom. See cat. #89133 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

1944

The long stretch — grit and glitter mixed.

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.

24 episodes

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

Les Miserables

The program closing and final commercials have been deleted.

Ep 808 · Monday, December 22, 1952 · 51:23

Lux Radio Theatre

When My Baby Smiles for Me

A musical romance about an alcoholic comedian and the dancer who loves him very much. Most of the commercials have been deleted. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre p

Ep 655 · Monday, April 25, 1949 · 53:52

That night in history

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