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Host

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William Keighley

Cast›

Alan Reed

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Alida Valli

Betty Lou Gerson

F

Frances Heflin

Joseph Cotten

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The Thing in the Window

An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees.

Ep 224 · Thursday, December 19, 1946 · 30:06

Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly Shops for a Hat

Fibber buys Molly a Parisian hat for Valentine's Day.

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Bright Star

George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.

Ep 51 · Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32

The Mel Blanc Show

Society Party

Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.

Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

The Man Who Was Thursday

Announced as the ninth and last show of the series. A most confusing and wonderful show and story. Exciting, dramatic, puzzling, a second hearing is wanted immediately. This ser

Ep 9 · Monday, September 5, 1938 · 57:25

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Red Mystery Matter

Johnny is asked to track down his favorite fishing guide, who happens to be missing! Something's "fishy" about this Christmas story!

Ep 668 · Sunday, December 20, 1959 · 25:00

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Lux Radio Theatre

Love Letters

The script was later used on "The Lux Video Theatre" on January 20, 1955.

Ep 524 · Monday, April 22, 1946 · 55:42

Lux Radio Theatre

Killer Cates

A funny show about a stage actor playing the role of murderer every night, who starts to live his role in real life. Fine straight acting by Jack Benny. AFRS program name: "Radio

Ep 550 · Monday, December 16, 1946 · 58:55

Lux Radio Theatre

Frenchmen's Creek

An English noblewoman must chose between an unloved husband and a romantic French pirate. The AFRS closing has been deleted.

Ep 558 · Monday, February 10, 1947 · 56:04

Lux Radio Theatre

Kitty

Ep 560 · Monday, February 24, 1947 · 59:29

Lux Radio Theatre

The Seventh Veil

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Kiss of Death

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Dear Ruth

A romance/comedy about a young girl who writes love letters to a soldier, pretending that she's her own older sister.

Ep 613 · Monday, April 26, 1948 · 58:13

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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 657

The Paradine Case

Monday, May 9, 1949 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 657

The Paradine Case

Monday, May 9, 1949 · 59:36

Louis Jourdan

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Ep 160 · Saturday, April 11, 1953 · 29:05

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Enigma Of Big Ed

Richard Diamond investigates a series of fatal accidents at Big Ed Barton's metalworks factory, where employees are convinced the plant is jinxed. With production slumping, Diamond must uncover the truth behind the accidents before more lives are lost.

Ep 129 · Friday, April 4, 1952 · 29:31

Lux Radio Theatre

The Steel Trap

One of the earliest of the "big caper" stories, and a fine one too. There's one million dollars in cash and a trip to Brazil at stake. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre

Ep 846 · Monday, September 14, 1953 · 57:15

Lux Radio Theatre

The Birds

A classic tale of terror, every bit as good as the Hitchcock movie. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 838 · Monday, July 20, 1953 · 59:03

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Lydia

An old woman has a reunion with the four lovers of her youth.

Ep 318 · Monday, September 22, 1941 · 59:41

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1949 — Cold War: The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin.
  • 1949 — EDSAC, the first practical electronic digital stored-program computer, runs its first operation.

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaHeard 'round the WorldEpisode 611
  2. Let George Do ItVultures on the WingEpisode 139
  3. Lux Radio TheatreThe Paradine CaseCurrently listeningEpisode 657
  4. The Lone RangerA Last RequestEpisode 2544