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Barry Sullivan

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Carl Esmond

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Gladys Holland

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Herb Butterfield

Jack Kruschen

Joseph Kearns

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Suspense

Death at Skirkerud Pond

An elderly couple attempts to escape the Nazis but endangers the underground network that helps them. Their fate hangs in the balance as a murder trial unfolds after the war.

Ep 538 · Monday, February 8, 1954 · 29:47

Gunsmoke

Monopoly

A businessman named Ivy arrives in Dodge City with plans to monopolize the freight business, backed by a dangerous gunfighter. Tensions rise as the local freighters face the threat of violence and betrayal.

Ep 109 · Saturday, May 22, 1954 · 24:40

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

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

Who Took the Taxis For a Ride

Also titled: "Who Took The Taxis For A Ride?" The hunt for the "Scarlet Madonna," shades of the Maltese Falcon...right down to the imitation of Sydney Greenstreet's character name

Ep 11 · Sunday, July 24, 1949 · 29:28

Fibber McGee and Molly

Repairing The Vaccum Cleaner (Rebroadcast of 11_28_54)

Molly declines to buy a vacuum cleaner from a door-to-door slaesman. The program was previously heard on the program.

Ep 1250 · Friday, December 16, 1955 · 14:30

Our Miss Brooks

Saving The School Newspaper

The Madison Monitor is to be closed because of Walter Denton's editorial about overworked teachers. This leads to Mrs. Davis supplying pills to the faculty.

Ep 318 · Sunday, December 4, 1955 · 19:45

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

OSS

Espionage, sabotage and action in occupied France during the war.

Ep 546 · Monday, November 18, 1946 · 58:28

Lux Radio Theatre

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

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

Daisy Kenyon

A melodrama of love, marriage, and divorce.

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Razor's Edge

Ep 629 · Monday, October 18, 1948 · 61:47

Lux Radio Theatre

The Seventh Veil

A romantic drama about a concert pianist with mental problems caused by a demanding uncle. The story was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on December 13, 1948 (see cat

Ep 581 · Monday, September 15, 1947 · 60:05

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  • 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 925

Rope of Sand

Tuesday, May 31, 1955 · 49:03

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 925

Rope of Sand

Tuesday, May 31, 1955 · 49:03

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AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

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

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When you want a full-length appointment.

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The Mel Blanc Show

Trial Separation

Mel and Betty decide to try a separation, prompting Mel to seek out other women. As he navigates his new dating life, he realizes the challenges of being without Betty.

Ep 38 · Tuesday, May 20, 1947 · 25:22

Have Gun — Will Travel

For the Birds

Paladin undertakes to deliver an exotic pair of pea-fowl across the entire country. Easy money! See cat. #46783 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 93 · Sunday, August 28, 1960 · 24:28

Lux Radio Theatre

Deadline, USA

A good two-fisted newspaper yarn. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 825 · Monday, April 20, 1953 · 53:40

Lux Radio Theatre

Lady in the Dark

A successful businesswoman running a magazine finds a dark secret in her past. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre previ

Ep 816 · Monday, February 16, 1953 · 42:31

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1955 — The U.S. Supreme Court expands on its Brown v. Board of Education decision by ordering district courts and school districts to enforce educational desegregation "at all deliberate speed."

On the air that night›

  1. DragnetThe Big SistersEpisode 302
  2. Fibber McGee and MollyWhitney's Garden PartyEpisode 1171
  3. Lux Radio TheatreRope of SandCurrently listeningEpisode 925
  4. SuspenseBeirut by SunriseEpisode 600