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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

C

Charles Seel

D

David Bruce

E

Ed Rand

Loretta Young

L

Louis Silvers

W

William Holden

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

24 episodes

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Fibber McGee and Molly

500 Shares of the India Company

Fibber gives his worthless shares of the India Company to a museum.

Ep 1111 · Tuesday, March 8, 1955 · 14:26

Cavalcade of America

The Firefly Lamp

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

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

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

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Search for Michelle Marsh

Johnny goes to Boston for the search...and finds murder!

Ep 18 · Sunday, September 25, 1949 · 30:01

Let George Do It

The Bewildered Bird Watcher [aka-The Penthouse Roof]

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

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Blood on the Sun

A two-fisted action story about an American reporter in pre-war Tokyo.

Ep 504 · Monday, December 3, 1945 · 59:38

Lux Radio Theatre

Appointment with Danger

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

Lux Radio Theatre

City for Conquest

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Constant Nymph

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

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

Guest in the House

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Flight for Freedom

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

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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_45-09-17_493_Christmas_Holiday.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 493

Christmas Holiday

Monday, September 17, 1945 · 58:56

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 493

Christmas Holiday

Monday, September 17, 1945 · 58:56

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1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.

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An Evening With Groucho

World War One, Vaudeville in Toronto

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

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

And Now Tomorrow

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

Lux Radio Theatre

High Tor

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1945 — General Douglas MacArthur moves his general headquarters from Manila to Tokyo.
  • 1945 — World War II: The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong comes to an end.
  • 1945 — A hurricane strikes southern Florida and the Bahamas, destroying 366 airplanes and 25 blimps at Naval Air Station Richmond.

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