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Host

I

Irving Cummings

Cast›

Ginger Rogers

G

Gregg Palmer

H

Helen Kleeb

H

Herb Butterfield

M

Marcia Henderson

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Quiet Night

Three convicts escape from a Florida road gang and navigate the treacherous Everglades, hoping to find freedom. Tensions rise as their plans unravel amidst betrayal and desperation.

Ep 640 · Tuesday, March 6, 1956 · 29:55

The Big Show

Fred Allen, Georgie Jessel

The season finale of The Big Show features an array of stars, including Groucho Marx and Fred Allen, as they share laughs and heartfelt moments. Tallulah Bankhead reflects on the season's ups and downs while preparing to say goodbye until fall.

Ep 27 · Sunday, May 6, 1951 · 87:53

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Samuel Curry hires Paladin to rid his silver mine of ghosts! See cat. #46815 for a quality upgrade, network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 40 · Sunday, August 23, 1959 · 24:28

Gunsmoke

Doc's Showdown

Doc puts himself in danger to draw out the killers of a young boy, hoping to bring them to justice. The stakes rise as he risks his life to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder.

Ep 340 · Sunday, October 12, 1958 · 19:37

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The Blooming Blossom Matter

A missing emerald, a missing jeweler, and a room full of junk with nothing missing.

Ep 520 · Sunday, January 20, 1957 · 29:33

Fort Laramie

Army Wife

An army wife reflects on her life after the sudden death of her husband, a beloved officer, as she contemplates her future and the changes ahead.

Ep 40 · Sunday, October 28, 1956 · 24:41

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Lux Radio Theatre

Fifth Avenue Girl

A comedy/romance about a tycoon who starts a relationship with a young, beautiful-but-poor woman that he meets on a park bench. His estranged wife and children certainly take noti

Ep 286 · Monday, December 16, 1940 · 59:39

Lux Radio Theatre

Magic Town

A pollster's dream comes true. He finds the typical American city that is statistically accurate...until the residents come to realize how valuable they are! Love complicates the

Ep 594 · Monday, December 15, 1947 · 61:04

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Lady in the Dark

A well-acted story of a hard-as-nails woman magazine editor and her search for love and happiness. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on February 16, 1953 (see

Ep 468 · Monday, January 29, 1945 · 62:32

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From This Day Forward

A well-done story about a young couple, very broke and very much in love. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre."

Ep 543 · Monday, October 28, 1946 · 59:22

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Nobody Lives Forever

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Major and the Minor

A comedy about a woman disguised as a twelve-year-old girl to save train fare. She winds up in love with the head of a military school.

Ep 398 · Monday, May 31, 1943 · 59:38

Lux Radio Theatre

Brief Moment

A comedy-romance about a wealthy young man and an actress.

Ep 163 · Monday, February 14, 1938 · 59:49

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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).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 855

It Grows on Trees

Monday, November 16, 1953 · 59:31

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 855

It Grows on Trees

Monday, November 16, 1953 · 59:31

Ted de Corsia

Network›

C

CBS net

Network

Two trees, owned by an ordinary family, start growing money instead of leaves! AFRTS program name: "Radio Theatre." The story was produced subsequently on The Lux Video Theatre on March 17, 1955.

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The Big Close

Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a homicide after a body is discovered in a motel room. As they delve into the victim's life, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal.

Ep 318 · Tuesday, September 20, 1955 · 25:23

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

Lux Radio Theatre

The Turning Point

A good story about a young crime buster, his older and wiser pal on a newspaper, and the girl they both love. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 891 · Tuesday, October 5, 1954 · 50:29

Lux Radio Theatre

Rope of Sand

AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 925 · Tuesday, May 31, 1955 · 49:03

That night in history

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  3. SuspenseThe Moonstone - Part OneEpisode 526
  4. The Lone RangerThe Lanky OutlawEpisode 3252