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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

C

Carol Ann Beery

E

Earl Lee

E

Edwin Max

Jay Novello

M

Marjorie Main

W

Wallace Beery

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

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

Broadway Is My Beat

The Lily Nelson Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the mysterious death of famous actress Lily Nelson, who is found with slashed wrists in her brownstone. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a web of love, obsession, and heartbreak.

Ep 81 · Saturday, October 6, 1951 · 29:41

Suspense

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Gets A Haircut

Fibber's no procrastinator; he has to have a haircut.

Ep 1366 · Thursday, March 1, 1956 · 3:01

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Ming Toy Murphy Matter

Johnny is assigned to recover a stolen dog...a dog that can talk!

Ep 530 · Sunday, April 14, 1957 · 24:57

Bold Venture

1 Deadly Merchandise (aka Gun Runners; Death By A Fighting Bird)

Slate Shannon and his companion Sailor return to Havana after a failed cargo pickup in Key West, only to find themselves entangled in a deadly plot involving arms and revolutionaries.

Ep 1 · Monday, March 26, 1951 · 27:22

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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

Viva Zapata

The story of the great Mexican patriot and fighter for justice. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." See cat. #66234 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 801 · Monday, November 3, 1952 · 58:03

Lux Radio Theatre

Stand-In

A madhouse comedy about a mathematically-minded accountant who travels west to Hollywood to straighten out a bankrupt studio.

Ep 302 · Monday, April 7, 1941 · 59:52

Lux Radio Theatre

Deadline at Dawn

A murder mystery, to be solved in just a few hours.

Ep 528 · Monday, May 20, 1946 · 57:34

Lux Radio Theatre

The Champ

The heart-warming story about a drunken ex-prize fighter in Tijuana, and his young son. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 29, 1942 (see cat. #42576).

Ep 237 · Monday, November 13, 1939 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

Casablanca

The story of Rick's Cafe and Victor Lazlo's beautiful wife. Ladd's no Bogart, but he does a fine job. The system cue has been deleted. The program was produced on The Lux Video

Ep 423 · Monday, January 24, 1944 · 59:31

Lux Radio Theatre

Sorry Wrong Number

An excellent adaptation of the movie which was adapted from the "Suspense" radio show. Barbara Stanwyck screams herself hoarse during the show and is almost unable to croak her wa

Ep 684 · Monday, January 9, 1950 · 59:41

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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 521

Barnacle Bill

Monday, April 1, 1946 · 63:39

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 521

Barnacle Bill

Monday, April 1, 1946 · 63:39

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CBS net

Network

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 Beery as well as his brother Wallace, but Noah died the day of the broadcast! See cat. #44879 for the rehearsal with Noah Beery, just before he died.

The Forties

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Victory & After

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Hour-Long Nights

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Let George Do It

The Problem of Joe Martin

George Valentine investigates the mysterious case of Joe Martin, a man who refuses a $10,000 settlement from a South American company after a plane crash. As he delves deeper, he uncovers unsettling truths about Joe's mental state and his relationships.

Ep 153 · Monday, August 15, 1949 · 29:33

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Iron Mistress

The life of Jim Bowie and his knife, in old New Orleans. AFRTS program name, "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 903 · Tuesday, December 28, 1954 · 54:15

Lux Radio Theatre

The Naked Jungle

The exciting story of a jungle planter determined not to be defeated by omnivorous ants. The story was heard on other programs as "Leinengen vs. The Ants." AFRTS program name: "H

Ep 884 · Monday, June 7, 1954 · 51:13

Lux Radio Theatre

Johnny O'Clock

A good gangster story about a tough guy accused of murder.

Ep 571 · Monday, May 12, 1947 · 59:52

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1946 — The 8.6 Mw Aleutian Islands earthquake shakes the Aleutian Islands with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). A destructive tsunami reaches the Hawaiian Islands resulting in dozens of deaths, mostly in Hilo, Hawaii.
  • 1946 — The Malayan Union is established. Protests from locals led to the establishment of the Federation of Malaya two years later.

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  1. Cavalcade of AmericaWhen Cupid Was a PupEpisode 473
  2. Let George Do ItAudition #1 (George Lincoln, not Valentine)Episode 9101
  3. Let George Do ItAudition #2 (Geo Lincoln, first scene is in elevator)Episode 9102
  4. Lux Radio TheatreBarnacle BillCurrently listeningEpisode 521
  5. The Adventures of SupermanStory of the Century - Pt 01Episode 1258
  6. The Lone RangerOrder RestoredEpisode 2058
  7. WhistlerThree Times a SinnerEpisode 201