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Host

I

Irving Cummings

Cast›

B

Bill Bouchey

Dana Andrews

H

Herb Butterfield

Les Tremayne

P

Pat Crowley

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Suspense

Too Hot to Live

A drifter finds himself accused of murder while wandering barefoot in a small town. As he races against time to prove his innocence, the heat intensifies both literally and figuratively.

Ep 558 · Tuesday, June 29, 1954 · 29:34

Let George Do It

The Dark Chain

George Valentine investigates the theft of a family heirloom brooch from Mrs. Purcell, whose son Buddy has the mind of a child and is suspected of being involved.

Ep 165 · Monday, November 7, 1949 · 29:58

Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly's Purse

Molly's purse has been knocked over the balcony at the Bijou movie house.

Ep 1159 · Sunday, May 15, 1955 · 14:22

Cavalcade of America

That Skipper from Stonington

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

The Double Deal Matter

The story of "Mickey The Hood" and the famous "Canary Diamonds." What's the connection?

Ep 713 · Sunday, November 20, 1960 · 23:05

Gunsmoke

The Cast

Doc Adams faces a dire situation when he attempts to save Shell Tucker's wife after she swallows a nail. When she dies, Shell vows revenge against Doc, leading to a tense confrontation.

Ep 86 · Saturday, December 12, 1953 · 25:14

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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

Thunder on the Hill

A contrived, but nonetheless interesting drama involving a flood, a group of nuns, a halfwit, and a beautiful murderess who is to be executed in the morning. AFRTS program name: "

Ep 854 · Monday, November 9, 1953 · 52:07

Lux Radio Theatre

Deep Waters

A "Down East" melodrama about a troubled orphan and a bachelor lobsterman.

Ep 667 · Monday, September 12, 1949 · 59:50

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

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Mildred Pierce

The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on June 14, 1954 (see cat. #10257) and on "The Lux Video Theatre" on September 20, 1956.

Ep 661 · Monday, June 6, 1949 · 59:36

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_55-02-08_909_War_of_the_Worlds.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 909

War of the Worlds

Tuesday, February 8, 1955 · 59:03

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 909

War of the Worlds

Tuesday, February 8, 1955 · 59:03

Paul Frees

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NBC net

Network

The famous tale about the invasion from Mars. The story is different in many ways from the Orson Welles version. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Fifties Fade

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

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Hour-Long Nights

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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

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Garribaldi Case

Richard Diamond takes on a case to find Tony Garibaldi, a key witness who can save an innocent man from execution. With time running out, Diamond must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.

Ep 120 · Friday, February 1, 1952 · 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

The Day the Earth Stood Still

A alien from space gives mankind a final chance to achieve world peace. The program was subsequently produced on The Lux Video Theatre on May 3, 1956. Director Earl Ebi has been

Ep 862 · Monday, January 4, 1954 · 59:56

That night in history

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  1. DragnetThe Big GapEpisode 286
  2. Fibber McGee and MollyThe Tiltmore Relaxing ChairEpisode 1091
  3. Lux Radio TheatreWar of the WorldsCurrently listeningEpisode 909

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