William Keighley
Claudette Colbert
Elvia Allman
Frances Robinson
Fred MacMurray
Janet Scott
Goldie Originals that include this night
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Bright Star
Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.
Ep 51 · Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber's been spending too much and a budget is called for.
Ep 1347 · Friday, February 3, 1956 · 3:37
The Mel Blanc Show
Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.
Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53
Suspense
Captain Bligh and his loyal crew face dire circumstances after a mutiny on the HMS Bounty. Their survival hinges on Bligh's leadership and determination to reach safety.
Ep 552 · Monday, May 17, 1954 · 29:11
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
A smalltime hoodlum killed...what's the connection between Mr. Big and the Prosecutor's daughter?
Ep 211 · Tuesday, April 20, 1954 · 28:23
Dragnet
A nine-year-old boy goes missing, raising suspicions of foul play. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering a tragic accident involving a gun.
Ep 183 · Sunday, December 21, 1952 · 26:48
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
A young woman dreams of riches by marrying royalty, and then actually falls in love with the guy. After the story, Fred MacMurray sings, "When Is A Kiss Not A Kiss?"
Ep 115 · Monday, January 11, 1937 · 59:34
A two-fisted detective yarn. Philip Marlowe tries to track down the murderer of a woman found at the bottom of a lake...and of a man shot to death in the shower.
Ep 602 · Monday, February 9, 1948 · 59:18
Ep 718 · Monday, October 30, 1950 · 56:20
The story of an above-average riverboat gambler... Rhett Butler without Scarlet. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 870 · Monday, March 1, 1954 · 55:12
The script was later used on "The Lux Video Theatre" on January 20, 1955.
Ep 524 · Monday, April 22, 1946 · 55:42
A middle-class girl tries to land the town's most eligible bachelor.
Ep 157 · Monday, January 3, 1938 · 59:38
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 570
The Egg and I
Monday, May 5, 1947 · 60:20
William Johnstone
CBS net
Network
A comedy about a city couple determined to find happiness on a run-down chicken farm.
1947
Peak postwar network polish.
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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Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates a sniper targeting women in New York City, leading to the tragic murder of Blanche Dermit. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the complexities of the shooter’s motives and the impact on the victims.
Ep 142 · Saturday, December 6, 1952 · 27:53
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Lieutenant Levinson is kidnapped by Bert Fisher, whose brother is set to be executed that night. Richard Diamond races against time to rescue his friend before it's too late.
Ep 69 · Wednesday, October 18, 1950 · 29:32
A warm romance/comedy about a Swedish farm girl who gets into politics by the back door. The story was later made into a TV series.
Ep 597 · Monday, January 5, 1948 · 56:46
A new bride is haunted by the ghost of her husband's missing brother. The story was produced subsequently on The Lux Radio Theatre on November 30, 1953 (see cat. #10506).
Ep 584 · Monday, October 6, 1947 · 59:31