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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

Anne Baxter

C

Cecil Kellaway

Dana Andrews

H

Herb Butterfield

William Conrad

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The Girl in Car 32

A plainclothes cop on a transcontinental train becomes entangled with a beautiful woman suspected of being involved with a jewel thief. As he navigates his feelings for her, he must also fulfill his duty to uncover the truth.

Ep 543 · Monday, March 15, 1954 · 30:08

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The Lynn Halstead Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Lynn Halstead, whose body is found in the river. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets surrounding her life in New York City.

Ep 96 · Saturday, January 19, 1952 · 28:05

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The Stanley Springs Matter

Johnny tackles a narcotics smuggling operation that uses a cotton company in the Southwest as a front.

Ep 86 · Saturday, March 10, 1951 · 30:03

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22 Rifle for Christmas

A young boy named Stanley Johnstone goes missing just days before Christmas, and foul play is suspected. Detectives must uncover the truth behind his disappearance and the blood stains found in his backyard.

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

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Fibber plans to do a good deed...until he finds out it means painting a house!

Ep 1096 · Tuesday, February 15, 1955 · 14:18

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That Skipper from Stonington

Captain Richard Loper dreams of becoming a whaler like his ancestors, but instead finds himself captaining a slow passenger packet in 1820. He is determined to save enough money to build his own whaling ship and pursue his lifelong ambition.

Ep 518 · Monday, April 7, 1947 · 29:51

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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

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Double Indemnity

Ep 718 · Monday, October 30, 1950 · 56:20

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Deep Waters

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Ep 667 · Monday, September 12, 1949 · 59:50

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A melodrama of love, marriage, and divorce.

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

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Ep 633 · Monday, November 22, 1948 · 59:16

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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

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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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 638

Luck of the Irish

Monday, December 27, 1948 · 62:08

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 638

Luck of the Irish

Monday, December 27, 1948 · 62:08

W

William Johnstone

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A heartwarming story about a woman who sacrifices her whole life to raise the children of others. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1948 — Cardinal József Mindszenty is arrested in Hungary and accused of treason and conspiracy.
  • 1948 — The DC-3 airliner NC16002 disappears 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Miami.
  • 1948 — The last Soviet troops withdraw from North Korea.

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaThe Indigo GirlEpisode 592
  2. ClaudiaCatching ColdEpisode 326
  3. Let George Do ItDeath In Fancy DressEpisode 120
  4. Lux Radio TheatreLuck of the IrishCurrently listeningEpisode 638