Lux_Radio_Theater – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Lux Radio Theater – Brewster’s Millions (Jack Benny, Mary Livingston). ep120, 370215

By Keith August 8, 2021Comedy, Drama, Lux

Features Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. After the opening commercials and introductions, the story begins in the offices of Jack Brewster. His nephew is a man in a desperate financial…

Lux Radio Theater – Mary Of Scotland (Joan CrawfordD) ep132, 370510

By Keith May 17, 2021Drama, Lux1 Comment

Features Joan Crawford. Mary, Queen of Scotland is to take charge of the throne. Determined to do well, she has to deal with opposition from John Knox, and other political…

Lux Radio Theater – Magnificent Obsession (Irene Dunn, Robert Taylor). ep130, 370426

By Keith April 26, 2021Drama, Lux

Bob Merrek is a doctor, and Mrs. Hutchins is the grieving widow who was left little to live on with her embittered daughter. Through an ironic twist of fate Bob…

Lux Radio Theater – Alibi Ike. ep129, 370419

By Keith April 19, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Helen Chandler, real life ball player Joey Brown as Frances Farrel, and includes William Frawley as the coach. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast, and gives a salute to…

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…

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…