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Down Our Way – A Rival Singing Group Forms. ep6, 1932

Posted by By Keith June 20, 2026Posted inDown Our Way, DramaNo Comments
Some background. The show centers on a small-town choir, and happenings in the life of folks in town. It's not only a church choir, but one that also sings at…
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Escape – The Brute. ep36, 480411

Escape – The Brute. ep36, 480411

Posted by By Keith June 13, 2026Posted inDrama, EscapeNo Comments
A chilling maritime tale from Joseph Conrad, where a family of sailors confronts a vessel whose beauty belies its murderous nature—"The Brute."
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A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Family Doctor – Nature Takes It’s Course. ep17, 1932

Posted by By Keith June 6, 2026Posted inDrama, Family Doctor
A man can't ever tell when a riot, or other violence might break out. As a few of the stodgy old codgers complain about the doom and gloom of the…
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Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Resurrection. ep11, 470406

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2026Posted inDrama, Greatest Story
Outside the gates of the palace of Pontius Pilate, the mob has left, and a single man stands to make a request. Joseph of Arimathea makes claims to show Pilate…
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Lux Radio Theater – Mad About Music(Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall). 380418

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2026Posted inDrama, Lux
Features Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshal, and William Frawley. Walter Huston fills in for Cecil B DeMill. The background and personal aspects of Deanna are given, then the show opens. A…
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A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – An Ideal Couple. ep24, 530618

Posted by By Keith May 16, 2026Posted inDrama, On Stage
Cathy and Elliot Lewis play, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, a couple who appear on a radio game show. If they prove to be the ideal couple, and that they are…
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 62, Chapter 5, 15th Anniversary. 470427

Posted by By Keith May 9, 2026Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Beginning their 16th year in radio, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary by remembering times gone by. Title: 16th Year on Radio. Topics of discussion include: Rise and fall of…
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Perry Mason – Courtroom Crowd. ep1342, 481102

Posted by By Keith May 2, 2026Posted inDrama, Perry Mason
A curious crowd watches as the movie production crew goes into full swing in filming. It's just a sting operation set up by Perry Mason, and Paul Drake. Will that…
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A judge is holding a law book in one hand and wagging his finger in the other.

Perry Mason – Trial Of Mary McKean Begins. 481101

Posted by By Keith March 21, 2026Posted inDrama, Perry Mason
Perry has found himself once again, bordering on the wrong side of the law, and is hiding out from the police. Meanwhile in the courtroom, his assistant battles it out…
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You Are There – Battle Of Plassy, 1757AD. ep26, 480418

Posted by By Keith March 14, 2026Posted inDrama, You Are There
East is about to meet West in a great clash of empires. British troops are nearing Calcutta India. CBS reporters get the story from British troops about their retreat from…
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