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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

A

Al Jolson

E

Edith Angold

E

Evelyn Keyes

H

Herb Butterfield

L

Ludwig Donath

W

William Demarest

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Drama Desk

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The Blooming Blossom Matter

A missing emerald, a missing jeweler, and a room full of junk with nothing missing.

Ep 520 · Sunday, January 20, 1957 · 29:33

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The Digger

In 'The Digger,' a man confronts his past while trapped in a mine shaft filled with smoke and danger. As he faces the consequences of a previous tragedy, his resolve is tested.

Ep 668 · Tuesday, October 9, 1956 · 29:21

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

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

Let George Do It

What's Become of Terry Cable <or> What Happened to Terry Cable

George Valentine investigates the mysterious disappearance of Terry Cable after his watch is found in a pawn shop. As he delves deeper, he uncovers connections to warehouse fires and potential danger.

Ep 253 · Monday, July 16, 1951 · 26:43

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Magic Town

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

Ep 594 · Monday, December 15, 1947 · 61:04

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Holiday Affair

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Mildred Pierce

The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on June 14, 1954 (see cat. #10257) and on "The Lux Video Theatre" on September 20, 1956.

Ep 661 · Monday, June 6, 1949 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

Portrait of Jenny

A well-written love story about a struggling artist, and the young girl from the past that becomes his inspiration and love.

Ep 674 · Monday, October 31, 1949 · 59:34

Lux Radio Theatre

John Loves Mary

William Keighley hosts the program, speaking from Gallup, New Mexico. A comedy causing no intellectual strain, as a soldier tries to conceal a marriage of convenience from his fia

Ep 707 · Monday, June 19, 1950 · 60:12

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Daisy Kenyon

A melodrama of love, marriage, and divorce.

Ep 610 · Monday, April 5, 1948 · 60:08

Lux Radio Theatre

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

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Credits

  • 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_48-02-16_603_The_Jolson_Story.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 603

The Jolson Story

Monday, February 16, 1948 · 59:30

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 603

The Jolson Story

Monday, February 16, 1948 · 59:30

Network›

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Network

The story of Jolson's career from the son of a cantor to "The World's Greatest Entertainer." The film "The Jolson Story" is presented with an award by Photoplay Magazine. The biography of Al Jolson is continued on, "Jolson Sings Again" (see cat. #11710).

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Ep 30 · Thursday, December 22, 1949 · 29:22

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Jolson Sings Again

The story of Jolson's comeback, his biography that picks up where "The Jolson Story" (see cat. #1090) leaves off.

Ep 703 · Monday, May 22, 1950 · 59:22

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Rope of Sand

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Ep 925 · Tuesday, May 31, 1955 · 49:03

That night in history

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  1. Cavalcade of AmericaThe Alerting of Mr PomerantzEpisode 555
  2. ClaudiaBluffs InfectionEpisode 101
  3. Lux Radio TheatreThe Jolson StoryCurrently listeningEpisode 603
  4. Quiet, PleaseWhence Came YouEpisode 37
  5. The Lone RangerMan of DestinyEpisode 2352