John Milton Kennedy
George Bruce
Louis Silvers
Luis Van Rooten
Pat Aherne
Robert Griffith
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
The Shadow
A notorious one-armed jewel thief is murdered, then returns from the grave to continue his crime wave. The system cue has been deleted.
Ep 243 · Sunday, February 1, 1942 · 29:35
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Ep 783 · Sunday, April 1, 1962 · 25:19
Suspense
A couple from Maine visits Mecca, where they encounter a mysterious idol rumored to carry a deadly curse. As strange events unfold, they must confront the supernatural forces at play.
Ep 892 · Sunday, September 17, 1961 · 23:41
X Minus One
Scientists discover that the sun will explode in two weeks, prompting a desperate search for a way to preserve humanity. They create a race of sub-microscopic humans living in a drop of water, raising profound questions about existence and intervention.
Ep 65 · Tuesday, August 28, 1956 · 28:36
21st Precinct
A young girl is assaulted, and the perpetrator, Joe Packes, ends up injured after a confrontation with the police. As the investigation unfolds, questions arise about the circumstances of his fall down the precinct stairs.
Ep 26 · Friday, January 1, 1954 · 29:13
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 soldier on leave in New York meets and falls in love with a girl. A well-done romance.
Ep 512 · Monday, January 28, 1946 · 59:05
The story of a cowboy and his love for a wild horse. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."
Ep 564 · Monday, March 24, 1947 · 54:29
A comedy about a city couple determined to find happiness on a run-down chicken farm.
Ep 570 · Monday, May 5, 1947 · 60:20
A romantic drama about a concert pianist with mental problems caused by a demanding uncle. The story was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on December 13, 1948 (see cat
Ep 581 · Monday, September 15, 1947 · 60:05
A con-man returns from the war, but falls for the perfect victim. Ronald Reagan recalls his radio days as a sportscaster and recreates a play-by-play.
Ep 590 · Monday, November 17, 1947 · 59:05
A good cops-and-robbers story about a gangster-gone-straight turning stoolie to protect his little girls.
Ep 598 · Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47
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
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 582
Two Years Before the Mast
Monday, September 22, 1947 · 59:26
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Network
The classic adventure of the sea by Richard Dana.
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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Dimension X
Wayne Crowder, a ruthless millionaire, is determined to build a spaceship and conquer space, disregarding the costs and challenges involved. He seeks out the best engineers and is willing to go to any lengths to achieve his ambition.
Ep 44 · Thursday, August 16, 1951 · 29:52
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
A railroad stationmaster sees ghosts and gets messages from a man who's been dead for ten years.
Ep 508 · Monday, May 28, 1951 · 29:42
The love story of a romantic girl and her new doctor-husband. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 897 · Tuesday, November 16, 1954 · 53:02
The warm-hearted, shamrock-tinged story of an elderly Irish priest and his younger companion. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 879 · Monday, May 3, 1954 · 47:39
Love and murder in New Orleans.
Ep 493 · Monday, September 17, 1945 · 58:56