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Host

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William Keighley

Cast›

Betty Lou Gerson

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Edwin Max

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Herb Butterfield

Herb Vigran

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Noreen Gammill

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Drama Desk

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1950

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A man recently released from prison seeks revenge for his brother's death, but the path he chooses is fraught with tension and uncertainty.

Ep 360 · Thursday, November 24, 1949 · 30:07

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George Valentine is hired by the wife of a prominent politician to protect her husband's reputation from blackmail. As the situation escalates, George finds himself accused of murder and arson.

Ep 234 · Monday, March 5, 1951 · 30:02

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

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Ep 227 · Sunday, December 13, 1953 · 14:44

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

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Smoky

The story of a cowboy and his love for a wild horse. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 564 · Monday, March 24, 1947 · 54:29

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

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The adventures of "Candy," a fast man with a deck of cards, a six-gun, and the judge's daughter. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 522 · Monday, April 8, 1946 · 50:53

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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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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_50-12-25_726_The_Wizard_of_Oz.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 726

The Wizard of Oz

Monday, December 25, 1950 · 59:39

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 726

The Wizard of Oz

Monday, December 25, 1950 · 59:39

William Johnstone

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The adventures of Dorothy in the land of Oz.

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Fifties Fade

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

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When you want a full-length appointment.

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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

Broadway Is My Beat

The Harry Brian Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of boxer Harry Brian, who is found beaten and dying after a controversial fight. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding Brian's life and death.

Ep 173 · Saturday, July 11, 1953 · 29:30

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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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Mrs Mike

The story of a young girl from Boston who marries a Mountie and goes to live in the frozen North. AFRS program name: "Broadway Playhouse." The program closing has been deleted.

Ep 699 · Monday, April 24, 1950 · 42:32

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — The Stone of Scone, traditional coronation stone of British monarchs, is taken from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalist students. It later turns up in Scotland on April 11, 1951.
  • 1950 — Korean War: General Walton Walker dies in a jeep accident and is replaced by General Matthew Ridgway in the Eighth United States Army.

On the air that night›

  1. Let George Do ItSanta Claus in GlassEpisode 224
  2. Lux Radio TheatreThe Wizard of OzCurrently listeningEpisode 726
  3. The Lone RangerThe Christmas TreeEpisode 2799