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Host

W

Walter Huston

Cast›

C

Charles Seel

E

Edward Marr

F

Frances Gifford

J

Janet Scott

L

Leone LeDoux

N

Norman Field

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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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

Suspense

Like Man, Somebody Dig Me

A beatnik hitchhiker finds himself in a dangerous situation when he is wrongfully accused of murder. As he navigates the tension between his carefree lifestyle and the reality of the crime, he must prove his innocence.

Ep 815 · Sunday, August 16, 1959 · 19:14

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

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

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Joyce Wallace

Joyce Wallace, a famous actress, hires Richard Diamond after a mysterious shooting incident at her apartment. She fears for her life as her estranged husband may be involved in the attempt on her life.

Ep 45 · Sunday, March 12, 1950 · 29:31

An Evening With Groucho

Oh, How That Woman Could Cook

Groucho Marx humorously reflects on a woman's remarkable cooking skills despite her unappealing appearance and lack of musical talent. His comedic storytelling highlights the contrast between her looks and her culinary prowess.

Ep 13 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Woman in the Window

A good murder/adventure about a mild college professor who proves pretty good with a pointed instrument in a pinch. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre." The last show of the seaso

Ep 489 · Monday, June 25, 1945 · 58:54

Lux Radio Theatre

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

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Love and death during the Spanish civil war. See cat. #93474 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 470 · Monday, February 12, 1945 · 58:50

Lux Radio Theatre

Somewhere in the Night

A Marine with amnesia gets involved with the underworld while trying to discover his identity.

Ep 561 · Monday, March 3, 1947 · 59:48

Lux Radio Theatre

Miss Susie Slagles

A romantic melodrama about a rooming house for medical students at the turn of the century, and the men who become doctors while living there. AFRS program name: "The Radio Theatr

Ep 542 · Monday, October 21, 1946 · 55:08

Lux Radio Theatre

Gallant Journey

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

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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_45-04-02_477_Swanee_River.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 477

Swanee River

Monday, April 2, 1945 · 59:29

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 477

Swanee River

Monday, April 2, 1945 · 59:29

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The life story of Stephen Foster. Jolson sings "April Showers" after the story, accompanied on the piano by Louis Silvers (who wrote the song).

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1945

Victory year — hope, hangover, and hard cases.

24 episodes

The Forties

A whole decade on the dial.

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Victory & After

1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.

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.

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

National Velvet

The story of a young girl in love with her horse and with a dream of winning the Grand National with him.

Ep 557 · Monday, February 3, 1947 · 59:10

Lux Radio Theatre

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1945 — World War II: The Tenth United States Army attacks the Thirty-Second Japanese Army on Okinawa.
  • 1945 — World War II: Soviet Red Army troops liberate Hungary from German occupation.
  • 1945 — World War II: United States Army troops capture Kassel.
  • 1945 — World War II: United States Army troops liberate Ohrdruf forced labor camp in Germany.

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  1. Lux Radio TheatreSwanee RiverCurrently listeningEpisode 477
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