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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

Anne Baxter

J

John Conte

P

Paul Dubov

Raymond Burr

R

Rick Roman

T

Thomas Gomez

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

1950

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Fort Laramie

Galvanized Yankee

An ex-Rebel soldier is assigned to Company B at Fort Laramie, where his deep-seated hatred for Yankees complicates his new life. Tensions rise as he must navigate his past and the expectations of his new comrades.

Ep 37 · Sunday, October 7, 1956 · 24:49

Escape

Macao

In Macao, a ruthless woman named Connie Rawls seeks to dominate the dark underbelly of the city, but her ambitions lead her into dangerous confrontations. As tensions rise, she must navigate betrayal and the threat of death looming over her.

Ep 145 · Wednesday, July 18, 1951 · 29:30

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Twins of Tahoe Matter

A wealthy old man seems to have been murdered and his body dumped in Lake Tahoe. The obvious suspects are his twin nephews, but which one did it, if either one, and where's the bo

Ep 708 · Sunday, October 16, 1960 · 24:23

Have Gun — Will Travel

Montana Vendetta

Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect. See cat. #46915 for a quality upgrade, network, sponsored version of this bro

Ep 69 · Sunday, March 13, 1960 · 24:28

Suspense

Out for Christmas

An ex-con named Joe Watson is released just in time for Christmas, but he has revenge on his mind against the man who betrayed him and the woman who left him.

Ep 782 · Sunday, December 21, 1958 · 24:51

Gunsmoke

Box O' Rocks

In Gunsmoke: Box O' Rocks, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding Packy Roundtree's supposed death, which may be a ruse involving a coffin filled with rocks.

Ep 233 · Sunday, September 23, 1956 · 24:11

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Sunday Dinner for a Soldier

A comedy/romance about a family determined to have a soldier over for dinner. The program closing has been deleted after the cast credits. See cat. #93480 for a rehearsal recordi

Ep 471 · Monday, February 19, 1945 · 59:49

Lux Radio Theatre

A Ticket to Tomahawk

A very different western.

Ep 749 · Monday, June 4, 1951 · 54:28

Lux Radio Theatre

Luck of the Irish

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Ride the Pink Horse

Intrigue and violence in Old Mexico, as an ex-G. I. tries to blackmail the traitor who killed his pal.

Ep 593 · Monday, December 8, 1947 · 59:33

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

Five Graves to Cairo

The excellent story of the double-cross of Field Marshal Rommel in the African desert. The (possible) final commercial and system cue have been deleted.

Ep 418 · Monday, December 13, 1943 · 63:52

Lux Radio Theatre

All About Eve

A story about a stage-struck understudy who makes it to the top with ruthless ambition. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on November 23, 1954 (see cat. #10540

Ep 758 · Monday, October 1, 1951 · 59:56

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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).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_50-10-16_716_House_of_Strangers_AFRS.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 716

House of Strangers

Monday, October 16, 1950 · 53:59

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 716

House of Strangers

Monday, October 16, 1950 · 53:59

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The AFRS program name is, "Broadway Playhouse." Del Sharbutt's public service announcement (40 minutes in) against Communism is well-written and eloquently spoken. The AFRS system cue has been deleted.

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

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Hollywood Story (repeat 51-11-16)

Richard Diamond travels to Hollywood to help George L. Harvey, a movie producer being blackmailed by a beautiful woman. As Diamond investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger surrounding the blackmail scheme.

Ep 153 · Sunday, August 23, 1953 · 25:35

Dragnet

The Big Chance

A highway patrolman mysteriously disappears while on duty, prompting a tense investigation by detectives Friday and Romero. They must uncover the truth behind his vanishing act before time runs out.

Ep 63 · Thursday, August 24, 1950 · 29:21

Lux Radio Theatre

Island in the Sky

An excellent story about an airplane forced down in an uncharted subarctic wilderness. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 905 · Tuesday, January 11, 1955 · 52:10

Lux Radio Theatre

The Affairs of Susan

An insane bedroom comedy about a sweet young thing who falls in love with everyone she meets. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." The program was produced subsequently

Ep 843 · Monday, August 24, 1953 · 56:21

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — China defeats the Tibetan Army at Chambo.
  • 1950 — Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.
  • 1950 — Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing the border into Korea.

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