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Host

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William Keighley

Cast›

Alan Reed

Eleanor Audley

John Brown

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Meg Randall

R

Richard Long

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

1950

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Suspense

The Hitch-Hiker

A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.

Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The J. P. D. Matter

A brewery is facing steep competition...from a new factory planning to dynamite it out of existence!

Ep 552 · Sunday, September 15, 1957 · 24:32

The Shadow

The Hoodoo Ship

The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed, in a plot stolen shamelessly from "Treasu

Ep 228 · Sunday, October 19, 1941 · 29:46

Fibber McGee and Molly

Trying to Forget Food

While the diet contest continues, Fibber decides to visit a shut-in.

Ep 1074 · Sunday, January 16, 1955 · 14:26

Our Miss Brooks

Conklin's TV Set

As an April Fool's day joke, Walter tells Mr. Conklin that he's won a television. Mr. Conklin winds up with three televisions and a trip to the county jail.

Ep 86 · Sunday, April 2, 1950 · 29:31

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

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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Emperor Waltz

Ep 669 · Monday, September 26, 1949 · 59:48

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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

Lux Radio Theatre

Another Part of the Forest

The Southerner becomes hated by his fellow townsmen because of his mercenary outlook during the Civil War.

Ep 624 · Monday, September 13, 1948 · 55:24

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The Big Clock

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Kitty

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Apartment for Peggy

A love story about a young couple who move into the attic of a retired professor, who is contemplating suicide! The story was repeated on The Lux Radio Theatre on December 4, 1950

Ep 647 · Monday, February 28, 1949 · 55:15

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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 701

Life of Riley

Monday, May 8, 1950 · 59:57

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 701

Life of Riley

Monday, May 8, 1950 · 59:57

Willard Waterman

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The comic adventures of Chester A. Riley.

Midcentury turn — new decade, same speaker.

24 episodes

Fifties Fade

When TV took the living room (1950 and after).

24 episodes

Hour-Long Nights

When you want a full-length appointment.

24 episodes

Latest Air Dates

The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

24 episodes

The Jack Benny Program

Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

Possibly an audition for The American Tobacco Company. The program might have been part of Jack's regular NBC series, re-edited for use as an audition. Dennis sings, "Long Ago a

Ep 511 · Sunday, April 9, 1944 · 26:45

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

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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The Bishop's Wife

Ep 681 · Monday, December 19, 1949 · 59:53

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — The Tollund Man is discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.

On the air that night›

  1. Let George Do ItPicture with a Black FrameEpisode 191
  2. Lux Radio TheatreLife of RileyCurrently listeningEpisode 701
  3. The Lone RangerThe Adventure of the Phantom SteedEpisode 2700