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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Lux Radio Theater – Dulcy, George Burns, Gracie Allen, ep124, 370329

By Keith March 29, 2021Drama, Lux

Featuring George Burns and Gracie Allen. After the cast is introduced, and background of their careers are given, the parts are introduced with their prospective actors. A car is driven…

Lux Radio Theater – Death Takes A Holiday. ep126, 370322

By Keith March 22, 2021Drama, Lux

Imagine death as a human being, a benefit, and benefactor for the human race. Why do people hate him so? In this story, Death takes a few days off, and…

Lux Radio Theater – Desire, Marlene Dietrick. ep124, 370315

By Keith March 15, 2021Drama, Lux

A man nervously paces the floor as he prepares to deliver a speech to the boss. His plan to ask for a raise turns into the boss being pleased with…

Lux Radio Theater – Cappy Ricks. 370301.

By Keith March 1, 2021Drama, Lux

First an opening sponsor message. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast and the play for the evening. Cappy Ricks is retiring at age 60 from the sailing life, and sticking…

Lux Radio Theater – Clarence *(Bob Burns). ep160, 380124

By Keith January 24, 2021Drama, Lux

Cecil B DeMill relates some background behind the stars of the feature. Featuring Bob Burns. The opening setting is a railroad station where a soldier steps off and a man…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lux Radio Theater – Miracle On 34th Street. 481220.

By Keith November 28, 2020Drama, Lux

Features Maureen Ohara in a Christmas classic for the whole family that tries to prove there is a Santa Claus. The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the…

Lux Radio Theater – Swannee River (Al Jolson). 450402

By Keith October 30, 2020Drama, Lux

A story of the life of Steven Foster. A man from the North, who was inspired by the sounds of the South. He drags his fiancee Jane with him to…

Lux Radio Theater – The Plainsman, Frederick March. ep135, 370531

By Keith May 31, 2020Drama, Lux, Western

Features Frederick March and Jean Arthur. Gary Cooper was to star, but had to bow out due to illness, Wild Bill Hickock makes an impression on a boy in a…

Lux Radio Theater – Burlesque (Al Jolson, Ruby Keeler). 360615 (retro688)

By Keith January 30, 2020Al Jolson, Drama, Lux, Retro Original

First. Consider sponsoring a show. All the details for either a one time donation, or ongoing support is on the Donate page. Behind the scene at a burlesque show, a…

Lux Radio Theater (CBS) Wizard of Oz. 501225

By Keith November 15, 2019Drama, Lux

Do I really need to write show notes on this one? Maybe I should just let listeners of the podcast, and readers of the blog fill in the comments with…