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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

Alan Ladd

C

Charles Seel

E

Edward Marr

J

James Cardwell

M

Marjorie Reynolds

W

William Demarest

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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

Cavalcade of America

The Lieutenants Come Home

In The Lieutenants Come Home, Army Nurse Phyllis Rowand reunites with Carlton Roo, a Marine, as they navigate their feelings amidst the backdrop of World War II. Their relationship faces uncertainty as Carlton prepares to ship out overseas.

Ep 438 · Monday, June 4, 1945 · 29:42

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

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Strawberry Blonde

A turn-of-the century romance. A dentist finally gets the chance to get his revenge. DeMille trips over his famous closing, and nearly forgets that he's in New York and not in Ho

Ep 344 · Monday, March 23, 1942 · 58:39

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

The Navy Comes Through

An adventure in the Atlantic aboard a merchant ship, fighting Nazi submarines! Ruth Hussey is a last-minute substitute for Joan Bennett, who couldn't appear because her house burn

Ep 394 · Monday, May 3, 1943 · 59:44

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

Dixie

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

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

Break of Hearts

This is a rehearsal recording. A romance about a great orchestra conductor and his stormy marriage with a beautiful composer. The program closing at this rehearsal was apparently

Ep 448 · Monday, September 11, 1944 · 61:09

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  • 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_45-11-26_503_Salty_ORoarke.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 503

Salty O'Roarke

Monday, November 26, 1945 · 49:14

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 503

Salty O'Roarke

Monday, November 26, 1945 · 49:14

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CBS net

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Victory year — hope, hangover, and hard cases.

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The Forties

A whole decade on the dial.

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Victory & After

1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.

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Ep 26 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:50

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

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Sentimental Journey

Ep 538 · Monday, September 23, 1946 · 53:21

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1945 — CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II.
  • 1945 — The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia is declared.

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