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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

Alan Ladd

Bea Benaderet

C

Cecil B. DeMille

Chester Morris

D

Dorothy Lamour

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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

Wistful Vista's Snowy Owl

An owl from the North Pole does some strange things in Wistful Vista.

Ep 1128 · Thursday, March 31, 1955 · 14:24

Cavalcade of America

Man Against the Mountain

Gustav Marsh, a newcomer to Lone Pine, California, aims to conquer Mount Whitney and build a trail to its summit, despite the villagers' superstitions about the mountain's dangers. As a storm approaches, he faces skepticism and fear from the townspeople who believe the mountain is a malevolent force.

Ep 511 · Monday, February 17, 1947 · 29:54

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

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Elliott Champion Matter

Chapman's a hardened businessman in financial trouble. He's suspected of burning his own building down for some quick insurance cash.

Ep 140 · Friday, December 12, 1952 · 29:16

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

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

In Old Oklahoma

Two-fisted action in the new oil fields of the Indian Territory. See cat. #93478 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 430 · Monday, March 13, 1944 · 54:31

Lux Radio Theatre

I Wanted Wings

An aviation drama about the men training to be wartime military pilots. Brian Aherne had been announced as being featured on this broadcast, but he does not appear.

Ep 345 · Monday, March 30, 1942 · 60:07

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

To the Ladies

Behind every successful man is a successful wife, doing the thinking for him! The last show of the season.

Ep 271 · Monday, July 8, 1940 · 59:53

Lux Radio Theatre

Model Wife

A working couple have a rough time while saving to have a baby. Verna Felton, as the tough boss, doesn't make things any easier.

Ep 308 · Monday, May 19, 1941 · 59:53

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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).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 435

Coney Island

Monday, April 17, 1944 · 60:41

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 435

Coney Island

Monday, April 17, 1944 · 60:41

E

Edward Marr

Network›

C

CBS net

Network

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. #23476 and #83249) and again on November 13, 1950 (as "Wabash Avenue") (see cat. #3089).

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.

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Latest Air Dates

The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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Let George Do It

Sweet Are the Uses of Publicity

George Valentine is hired to be a bodyguard for a man who doesn't exist, tasked with managing a farewell party for a fictional character. As the event approaches, the stakes rise with the press eager to uncover the truth.

Ep 204 · Monday, August 7, 1950 · 29:40

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

Lux Radio Theatre

China

This is a rehearsal recording. Fighting the Japs in China before their attack on Pearl Harbor, a civil engineer finds romance in the hinterland. The program closing after the cas

Ep 415 · Monday, November 22, 1943 · 54:53

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1944 — Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the smaller National and Social Liberation resistance group, which surrenders. Its leader Dimitrios Psarros is murdered.
  • 1944 — World War II: Allied forces start bombing Belgrade, killing about 1,100 people. This bombing fell on the Orthodox Christian Easter.

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaA Mask for JeffersonEpisode 379
  2. Lux Radio TheatreConey IslandCurrently listeningEpisode 435
  3. The Lone RangerLaw West of the PecosEpisode 1754