William Keighley
Charles Seel
David Bruce
Ed Rand
Loretta Young
Louis Silvers
William Holden
Goldie Originals that include this night
Wartime Weeknights
Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber gives his worthless shares of the India Company to a museum.
Ep 1111 · Tuesday, March 8, 1955 · 14:26
Cavalcade of America
In The Firefly Lamp, a construction engineer named Wil Mahone navigates the challenges of love and ambition while dealing with the mysterious Great Dismal Swamp and its ghostly legends. He seeks to secure a future with his beloved Otelia Butler amidst the pressures of his career.
Ep 653 · Tuesday, April 25, 1950 · 27:22
Suspense
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
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
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
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny goes to Boston for the search...and finds murder!
Ep 18 · Sunday, September 25, 1949 · 30:01
Let George Do It
Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, witnesses a potential murder from his binoculars and seeks the help of George Valentine to investigate the crime he believes he saw. The stakes rise as George delves into the mystery surrounding the River House penthouse.
Ep 84 · Monday, April 19, 1948 · 28:57
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
A two-fisted action story about an American reporter in pre-war Tokyo.
Ep 504 · Monday, December 3, 1945 · 59:38
A good story about a postal investigator who is out to break a murder and mail robbery case. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 812 · Monday, January 19, 1953 · 55:42
A big city romance as boy and girl tackle New York City. She's a dancer, he's a boxer. The program begins with an unusual "V For Victory" opening. The New York World Telegram pr
Ep 338 · Monday, February 9, 1942 · 59:51
A weepy romance about a young girl who falls in love with an older, and married pianist. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted.
Ep 422 · Monday, January 10, 1944 · 58:09
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
An interesting story about a sick woman brought to the home of her doctor to recover. Dissension soon follows.
Ep 501 · Monday, November 12, 1945 · 50:56
A daring lady pilot is asked to help spy on the Japanese before the war. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted, the story is complete.
Ep 406 · Monday, September 20, 1943 · 59:43
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 493
Christmas Holiday
Monday, September 17, 1945 · 58:56
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Network
Love and murder in New Orleans.
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
1945
Victory year — hope, hangover, and hard cases.
The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
Victory & After
1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.
Hour-Long Nights
When you want a full-length appointment.
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An Evening With Groucho
Groucho reflects on his time as a German comedian in vaudeville during World War One, highlighting the tension of performing amidst the war's impact.
Ep 12 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:51
Our Miss Brooks
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
A poor ear-doctor/scientist falls for a wealthy, but deaf patient. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on June 10, 1946 (see cat. #45024).
Ep 484 · Monday, May 21, 1945 · 59:36
The first show of the summer season. A well-written story of a man and his mountain. A glimpse of the men of the "Half Moon" as well. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre
Ep 831 · Monday, June 1, 1953 · 52:26