William Keighley
Anne Revere
Dana Andrews
Donna Reed
Jeffrey Silver
Shepard Menken
Goldie Originals that include this night
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Cavalcade of America
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
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny's asked to take a relaxing trip to Southern California and pickup $100,000...and bring it back. Part of the system cue has been deleted.
Ep 604 · Sunday, September 21, 1958 · 24:18
Suspense
A young girl named Valerie anxiously awaits her birthday, feeling overshadowed by her father's new partner, Paula. When she receives a special doll with a unique feature, her emotions spiral into a dark obsession.
Ep 670 · Tuesday, October 23, 1956 · 25:11
Fort Laramie
A young boy named Jed survives an Indian massacre and dreams of joining the army. As he navigates the aftermath of tragedy, he seeks to find his place in a world filled with fear and loss.
Ep 20 · Sunday, June 10, 1956 · 30:12
Dragnet
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
Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Larry Moore, who is attacked by John Welch, a man recently acquitted of his wife's murder. As tensions rise, Clover uncovers a web of lies and deceit surrounding the case.
Ep 95 · Saturday, January 12, 1952 · 29:41
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Lux Radio Theatre
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
Ep 633 · Monday, November 22, 1948 · 59:16
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
A two-fisted detective yarn. Philip Marlowe tries to track down the murderer of a woman found at the bottom of a lake...and of a man shot to death in the shower.
Ep 602 · Monday, February 9, 1948 · 59:18
A melodrama of love, marriage, and divorce.
Ep 610 · Monday, April 5, 1948 · 60:08
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
A comedy about a city couple determined to find happiness on a run-down chicken farm.
Ep 570 · Monday, May 5, 1947 · 60:20
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 667
Deep Waters
Monday, September 12, 1949 · 59:50
William Johnstone
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A "Down East" melodrama about a troubled orphan and a bachelor lobsterman.
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective
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
The Shadow
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
A story about writer and a leprechaun; a thoroughly charming proposition! Jack Benny makes an unbilled appearance to promote his first show on CBS.
Ep 638 · Monday, December 27, 1948 · 62:08
Zimmerman and his gang take over a stagecoach station and imprison a man, a woman and a baby. See cat. #7252 for a network version of this broadcast. AFRTS program name: "Hollywo
Ep 915 · Tuesday, March 22, 1955 · 47:40