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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

D

Darrell Ware

E

Edward Marr

L

Leo Cleary

P

Pauline Drake

S

Sarah Selby

V

Verna Felton

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

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Empress of Fishfalls

George Valentine discovers a murdered midget while on a fishing vacation, prompting him to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Ep 154 · Monday, August 22, 1949 · 29:29

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It's "Bargain Day" down at the Bon Ton department store.

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Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of John Perry, a pet shop owner despised by many. As he delves into Perry's life, he uncovers a web of resentment and potential motives among the people around him.

Ep 154 · Saturday, February 28, 1953 · 28:24

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Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a gang of car strippers after a 16-year-old boy dies in a crash while fleeing from the police. The case reveals the tragic consequences of youth caught in a life of crime.

Ep 189 · Sunday, February 1, 1953 · 29:43

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

Suspense

The McKay College Basketball Scandal

A college basketball star faces a moral dilemma when he's offered a bribe to throw an important game. The stakes are high as his future and integrity hang in the balance.

Ep 440 · Monday, September 24, 1951 · 29:38

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It Started with Eve

A sophisticated comedy about a dying old man who is introduced to a stranger as his son's fiance. Complications ensue when the old codger decides not to die. Susanna Foster sings

Ep 458 · Monday, November 20, 1944 · 58:01

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The story of Dan Emmet, the first minstrel man. An edited version of The Lux Radio Theatre" broadcast, see cat. #50644 for the complete broadcast. See cat. #41047 for a rehearsal

Ep 419 · Monday, December 20, 1943 · 59:38

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Skylark

An advertising man's marriage is heading for the rocks on his fifth anniversary.

Ep 337 · Monday, February 2, 1942 · 59:49

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Are Husbands Necessary

A madcap comedy as ever-helpful Gracie tries to help her banker husband land the big contract.

Ep 383 · Monday, February 15, 1943 · 59:36

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Gallant Journey

Ep 545 · Monday, November 11, 1946 · 59:38

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From This Day Forward

A well-done story about a young couple, very broke and very much in love. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 543 · Monday, October 28, 1946 · 59:22

← PreviousThe Story of Dr WassellNext →It Started with Eve

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_44-10-30_455R_Standing_Room_Only.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 455

Standing Room Only

Monday, October 30, 1944 · 56:20

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 455

Standing Room Only

Monday, October 30, 1944 · 56:20

Network›

C

CBS net

Network

See cat. #5834 for a similar or abridged version of this script on "The Harold Lloyd Comedy Theatre" on March 4, 1945. See cat. #43616 for a CBS net rehearsal. A comedy about the wartime hotel room shortage in Washington, D. C. and a toy manufacturer from Indiana with a romantically inclined secretary. AFRS program name: "Your Radio Theatre."

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Ep 244 · Friday, April 20, 1951 · 29:57

An Evening With Groucho

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Groucho shares humorous anecdotes about his Uncle Julius and the peculiar family dynamics surrounding him. The stories highlight the eccentricities of family relationships and the unexpected legacies they leave behind.

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It's a railroad...not a suitcase. Romance and intrigue at the famous resort of the last century.

Ep 591 · Monday, November 24, 1947 · 59:57

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Together Again

A comedy about a lady mayor, a sculptor, and mixed-up marriage plans. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre." The program was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on May 10, 1955.

Ep 549 · Monday, December 9, 1946 · 49:21

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1944 — Holocaust: Anne and Margot Frank are deported from Auschwitz to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where they die from disease the following year, shortly before the end of WWII.

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