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Host

J

John Milton Kennedy

Cast›

Betty Grable

Dan Dailey

G

Gil Stratton

N

Norman Field

V

Vanessa Brown

W

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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

The Further Buffalo Matter

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

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The Game

Two young men engage in a dangerous game of Russian Roulette, testing their courage and friendship.

Ep 589 · Tuesday, March 15, 1955 · 24:44

Dragnet

22 Rifle for Christmas

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

Lt, Levinson Kidnapped

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

Let George Do It

Solo in Whispers [aka-So Low in Whispers]

George Valentine investigates the mysterious death of opera singer Pietro Savio, who was killed shortly after receiving a cryptic phonograph record. The case intertwines music and murder as George seeks to uncover the truth behind Savio's whisper.

Ep 197 · Monday, June 19, 1950 · 29:10

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Margie

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Mr Belvedere Goes to College

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

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Somewhere in the Night

A Marine with amnesia gets involved with the underworld while trying to discover his identity.

Ep 561 · Monday, March 3, 1947 · 59:48

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Cynthia

The last show of the season. A small-town girl grows up, despite her fragile health.

Ep 577 · Monday, June 23, 1947 · 60:17

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Saratoga Trunk

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

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Cloak and Dagger

An action spy adventure about an American physicist who tries to rescue an Italian scientist and his daughter and finds romance among the Nazis.

Ep 614 · Monday, May 3, 1948 · 57:58

Lux Radio Theatre

Wabash Avenue

A story set in the 1890's. Two gamblers vie for the love of the singer in their saloon. Two minutes are missing from the middle, the closing has been deleted. The story was prod

Ep 720 · Monday, November 13, 1950 · 52:51

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Lux_Radio_Theatre_48-02-02_601_Mother_Wore_Tights.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 601

Mother Wore Tights

Monday, February 2, 1948 · 52:58

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 601

Mother Wore Tights

Monday, February 2, 1948 · 52:58

William Johnstone

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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 cat. #105450).

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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

The Shadow

The Touch of Death

A man claims to have, "The Touch of Death." He really does! Not only that, he knows that the secret identity of The Shadow is really, Lamont Cranston! The script was produced ag

Ep 273 · Sunday, February 28, 1943 · 29:45

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My Blue Heaven

A musical about a pair of entertainers want to adopt a baby.

Ep 779 · Monday, February 25, 1952 · 55:21

Lux Radio Theatre

Edward, My Son

A ruthless businessman spoils his young son. AFRS program name: "The Broadway Playhouse." The program was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on August 17, 1953 (see cat. #10

Ep 751 · Monday, June 18, 1951 · 55:45

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