Lux Radio Theater – Clarence *(Bob Burns). ep160, 380124
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…
Lux Radio Theater – Swannee River (Al Jolson). 450402
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
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)
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 – Mr Deeds Goes to Town. 370201.
Featuring Gary Cooper in this classic story of a wealthy eccentric. Cecil B DeMill puts the spotlight on the stars of the feature, then sets the stage for the opening…
Lux Radio Theater – Wizard of Oz. 501225 (retro606)
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…
Lux Radio Theater Miracle On 34th Street. 481220 (RV43, retro602)
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 – Goodbye Mr Chips. 391100 (RV40, retro594)
In this visit to the Retro Radio vault, the old retrobots give old contact information and our old web site address. Features: Lawrence Olivier, and Edna Best Mr Chips is…
Lux Radio Theater – Cardinal Richelieu. 390123.
Features George Arliss, and Caesar Romero. France in the early years of the 17th century, and the reign of Louie 13th is the setting for the drama. Facing civil war, the king refuses a petition to listen to Cardinal Richelieu, a political figure that the king sees as his rival. Can war be prevented? Will the Cardinal's plan diffuse political tensions?
Lux Radio Theater – Mayerling (Janet Gynor, William Powell). 390109
The reign of Franz Joseph, in the year 1801. Loyal subjects pass before the king's court in Vienna. For the good of the crown, and the happiness of the king,…