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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

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Alex Carey

H

Herb Butterfield

Jane Wyman

Jimmy Stewart

John McIntire

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The George Farmer Matter

When George Farmer burns to death at a resort, both the insurance salesman and the examining doctor are murdered too!

Ep 99 · Saturday, June 9, 1951 · 25:03

Let George Do It

The High Price of a Penny

George Valentine investigates a suspicious car accident that claims the lives of a wealthy couple, only to uncover a deeper conspiracy involving their nephew and a potential swindle.

Ep 205 · Monday, August 14, 1950 · 29:26

Suspense

I Never Met the Dead Man

A truck driver is wrongfully accused of murder after witnessing a shooting on New Year's Day. He must navigate the police investigation while trying to clear his name.

Ep 366 · Thursday, January 5, 1950 · 30:02

Fibber McGee and Molly

An Orchid Plant for Doc

Fibber buys an orchid plant for Doc Gamble.

Ep 892 · Wednesday, May 5, 1954 · 14:27

Gunsmoke

Little Bird

Bull Taggart arrives in Dodge City with a woman he claims is his wife, but U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon suspects something is amiss. The stakes rise as Dillon tries to uncover the truth behind the woman's fear and Taggart's violent nature.

Ep 318 · Sunday, May 11, 1958 · 20:54

Broadway Is My Beat

The Harry Brian Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of boxer Harry Brian, who is found beaten and dying after a controversial fight. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding Brian's life and death.

Ep 173 · Saturday, July 11, 1953 · 29:30

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Nobody Lives Forever

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Holiday Affair

Ep 725 · Monday, December 18, 1950 · 59:56

Lux Radio Theatre

No Highway in the Sky

An eccentric British scientist is sure his calculations predict that a new model British aircraft will crash after fourteen-hundred hours of flight. The closing commercial and pro

Ep 788 · Monday, April 28, 1952 · 56:10

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Crack Up

An interesting, if somewhat complex tale about a man suspected of being a psychopathic killer when he insists that he's been in a train wreck. AFRS program: "Radio Theatre." See

Ep 552 · Monday, December 30, 1946 · 59:16

Lux Radio Theatre

From This Day Forward

A well-done story about a young couple, very broke and very much in love. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 543 · Monday, October 28, 1946 · 59:22

Lux Radio Theatre

Wake Island

A good war drama about the relatively undefended Pacific Island attacked by the Japs shortly after Pearl Harbor.

Ep 367 · Monday, October 26, 1942 · 60:00

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  • 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).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_47-12-15_594_Magic_Town.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 594

Magic Town

Monday, December 15, 1947 · 61:04

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 594

Magic Town

Monday, December 15, 1947 · 61:04

Wally Maher

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A pollster's dream comes true. He finds the typical American city that is statistically accurate...until the residents come to realize how valuable they are! Love complicates the plot. William Keighley hosts the program from Washington D.C.

1947

Peak postwar network polish.

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Victory & After

1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Garribaldi Case

Richard Diamond takes on a case to find Tony Garibaldi, a key witness who can save an innocent man from execution. With time running out, Diamond must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.

Ep 120 · Friday, February 1, 1952 · 29:30

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Hail Farewell Caper

The last show of the series. A strange little man tries to kill himself while Willie Johnson is scheduled to die at San Quentin tonight. He was framed. A well-done finale to a f

Ep 245 · Friday, April 27, 1951 · 29:49

Lux Radio Theatre

Winchester 73

Ep 764 · Monday, November 12, 1951 · 60:31

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The Will Rogers Story

A well-done biography of the great American humorist. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 811 · Monday, January 12, 1953 · 57:02

That night in history

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaThe Day They Gave Babies AwayEpisode 546
  2. ClaudiaThe New CarpetsEpisode 56
  3. Lux Radio TheatreMagic TownCurrently listeningEpisode 594
  4. Quiet, PleaseLittle FellowEpisode 28