William Keighley
Gil Stratton
Joe Graham
Leo Cleary
Lois Corbett
Mary Astor
William Johnstone
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
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber tells all! He's writing an expose called "Inside Wistful Vista." Unedited tape or rehearsal.
Ep 717 · Tuesday, January 20, 1953 · 28:31
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny charters a helicopter to chase a yacht in Canadian waters with the stolen $400,000! See cat. #16589 for part one of the story. The closing has been deleted after the credi
Ep 658 · Sunday, October 11, 1959 · 19:30
Suspense
Two young men engage in a dangerous game of Russian Roulette, testing their courage and friendship.
Ep 589 · Tuesday, March 15, 1955 · 24:44
Broadway Is My Beat
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
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
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
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Lux Radio Theatre
It's a railroad...not a suitcase. Romance and intrigue at the famous resort of the last century.
Ep 591 · Monday, November 24, 1947 · 59:57
A likeable bum and his friends live in the mansion of a millionaire without his knowing it...they think. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."
Ep 572 · Monday, May 19, 1947 · 50:24
The story was subsequently used on the program on October 22, 1951 (see cat. #89139). A delightful portrait of a teenager during the roaring twenties.
Ep 580 · Monday, September 8, 1947 · 59:47
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
The story about the detective who falls in love with the portait of the beautiful, but dead, Laura. See cat. #89137 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast. The story was pro
Ep 469 · Monday, February 5, 1945 · 59:31
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
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 577
Cynthia
Monday, June 23, 1947 · 60:17
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Let George Do It
George Valentine helps a movie cowboy protect a young woman named Daphne, who is in distress and possibly being watched by a dangerous man. As tensions rise, George must navigate the mystery surrounding her fears.
Ep 164 · Monday, October 31, 1949 · 30:01
Escape
Two drummer boys, Jaquin and Piggy Liu, show extraordinary courage as they face the horrors of battle while serving with a British regiment in Afghanistan. Their loyalty and bravery become a testament to the spirit of the regiment amidst the chaos of war.
Ep 37 · Sunday, April 18, 1948 · 29:30
Comedy about the mature and very capable Mr. Belvedere, who finds it expedient to attend an institution of higher learning. The program ends abruptly after the post-story intervie
Ep 685 · Monday, January 16, 1950 · 56:53
A look back at the-good-old-days of vaudeville. This story was used twice more on "The Lux Radio Theatre": November 14, 1949 (see cat. #45258 and #6883) and January 4, 1955 (see c
Ep 601 · Monday, February 2, 1948 · 52:58