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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

C

Cy Kendall

E

Edwin Max

G

George Neise

J

John Parrish

L

Leo Cleary

S

Susan Peters

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The Gift of Jumbo Brannigan

Jumbo Brannigan, a recently released safecracker, struggles with the temptation to return to his criminal ways while dealing with the unexpected challenges posed by his young son.

Ep 418 · Thursday, March 1, 1951 · 28:59

Broadway Is My Beat

The John Perry Murder Case

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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The Al Brenners Case

Richard Diamond teams up with the dubious Tiny Gillespie to track down Al Brenners, a notorious criminal who has skipped town just before a grand jury appearance. The stakes rise as they aim to claim a $5,000 reward for his capture.

Ep 119 · Friday, January 25, 1952 · 29:30

Let George Do It

Framed for Hanging

George Valentine investigates a complex case involving a stolen payroll, a murder, and a nervous watchman, as he tries to clear a name framed for hanging.

Ep 263 · Monday, September 24, 1951 · 30:19

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Harold Trandem Matter

A wealthy man is murdered right in front of Johnny after a threat on his life. The program was possibly recorded April 13, 1950.

Ep 48 · Tuesday, May 9, 1950 · 30:00

Rogue's Gallery

Phyllis Adrian Is Missing

Richard Rogue investigates the disappearance of Phyllis Adrian, the wife of a prominent lawyer, who has vanished under mysterious circumstances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving her husband and a notorious gangster.

Ep 71 · Sunday, June 29, 1947 · 29:58

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Lux Radio Theatre

Mildred Pierce

The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on June 14, 1954 (see cat. #10257) and on "The Lux Video Theatre" on September 20, 1956.

Ep 661 · Monday, June 6, 1949 · 59:36

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Barnacle Bill

A drama about a gruff old fishing captain and his romance with an old friend, a young daughter, and a three-masted schooner. The broadcast was originally scheduled to feature Noah

Ep 521 · Monday, April 1, 1946 · 63:39

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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

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Confession

Ep 194 · Monday, November 21, 1938 · 59:37

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John Loves Mary

William Keighley hosts the program, speaking from Gallup, New Mexico. A comedy causing no intellectual strain, as a soldier tries to conceal a marriage of convenience from his fia

Ep 707 · Monday, June 19, 1950 · 60:12

Lux Radio Theatre

Whistle Stop

Murder and passion in a small town near Chicago.

Ep 523 · Monday, April 15, 1946 · 52:46

Lux Radio Theatre

You Came Along

A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.

Ep 509 · Monday, January 7, 1946 · 59:33

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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).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 511

Johnny Eager

Monday, January 21, 1946 · 58:50

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 511

Johnny Eager

Monday, January 21, 1946 · 58:50

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Ep 14 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:43

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Honky Tonk

The adventures of "Candy," a fast man with a deck of cards, a six-gun, and the judge's daughter. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 522 · Monday, April 8, 1946 · 50:53

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The Lemon Drop Kid

The story of Damon Runyon's race track tout, spiced with Bob's ad libs. Bob tries to crack up John Milton Kennedy during a commercial but Kennedy muscles through, despite the audi

Ep 768 · Monday, December 10, 1951 · 47:26

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1946 — Creation of the Central Intelligence Group, forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency.
  • 1946 — In Iran, Qazi Muhammad declares the independent people's Republic of Mahabad at Chahar Cheragh Square in the Kurdish city of Mahabad; he becomes the new president and Haji Baba Sheikh becomes the prime minister.
  • 1946 — General Douglas MacArthur establishes the International Military Tribunal for the Far East in Tokyo to try Japanese war criminals.
  • 1946 — The United Nations General Assembly passes its first resolution to establish the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission.

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