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Drama X Theater

duane Old Time Radio
Hollywood
Gunsmoke
Cecil B. Demille
Christmas
Dodge City
Lux Radio Theater
Lux Radio Theatre
Hollywood Star Playhouse
Matt Dillon
Barbara Stanwyck
Bromo Seltzer
Love
A Star Is Born
Little Women
My Man Godfrey
A Farewell To Arms
It's a Wonderful Life
Sweepstakes
Columbia Workshop
Academy Award Theater

Radio adaptations of classic Hollywood movies and original scripts written by some of Tinseltown's top writers. Features many of Hollywood's biggest and most famous actors of the time: Marlene Dietrich, Clark Gable, Betty Davis, Ida Lupino, Spencer Tracy, and many more. Programs include Lux Radio Theater, The Ford Theater, Academy Award Theater and more. New episodes published weekly. For FREE you... more

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Latest Episodes

Skippy Hollywood Theatre || (52) Return to America (Ginger Rogers) | October 3, 1947

The Skippy Hollywood Theatre was a popular weekly syndicated and transcribed anthology series produced by C.P. MacGregor. Running from roughly 1942 to 1951, the pro... more

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Lux Radio Theatre || Alias Jimmy Valentine (Pat O'Brien, Madge Evans) || Conversation Piece (Lily Pons, Adolphe Menjou) || November 9, 1936; November 11, 1936 //

01:11 ... Alias Jimmy Valentine -- A good story about a safe-cracker trying to go strai... more

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Lux Radio Theatre || Saturday's Children (Robert Taylor, Olivia de Havilland) | October 26, 1936

A couple in love who don't live happily ever after...or do they?

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You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into ... more

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Screen Directors Playhouse || The Trouble with Women | It's A Wonderful Life || May 1, 1949; May 8, 1949

01:22 .. The Trouble With Women (Ray Milland, Mary Jane Croft, Frank Lovejoy) -- A pompous psychology professor who publishes controversial theo... more

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Recent Guests

Sidney Landfield
Director of The Trouble with Women
Screen Directors/Paramount
Episode: Screen Directors Playhouse || The Trouble with Women (Ray Milland) | It's a Wonderful Life (James Stewart) | 1949
Ray Milland
Actor starring in The Trouble with Women
Paramount
Episode: Screen Directors Playhouse || The Trouble with Women (Ray Milland) | It's a Wonderful Life (James Stewart) | 1949
Frank Capra
Director of It's A Wonderful Life
Paramount/Capra
Episode: Screen Directors Playhouse || The Trouble with Women (Ray Milland) | It's a Wonderful Life (James Stewart) | 1949
Jan Miner
Mrs. Leon Jax in Long Distance, guest performer
Radio City Playhouse
Episode: Radio City Playhouse || Of Unsound Mind | Long Distance || 1948
Joe E. Brown
Star of Elmer The Great
Lux Radio Theater
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre || Elmer, the Great (Joe E. Brown) || The Curtain Rises (Ginger Rogers) || 1936
Victor Young
Musical director guest
Hollywood composer/conductor
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre || The Plutocrat (Wallace Beery) | 1936
Walt Disney
Creator of Mickey Mouse and prominent guest
Disney Studio
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre || The Plutocrat (Wallace Beery) | 1936
Anne Baxter
Award-winning actress featured in the drama
Hollywood Star Playhouse
Episode: Hollywood Star Playhouse || A Question of Time || 1950
Harry Bartell
Actor credited as Duck in the performance
Hollywood
Episode: Hollywood Star Playhouse || A Question of Time || 1950

Host

Dwayne Old Time Radio
Primary on-air presenter seen in intro segments for Drama and Theater; combines hosting with classic radio program narration

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • So much fun

    I love these old time radio plays. It’s refreshing to slow down and close my eyes and listen to a play read by actors from Hollywood’s golden age. Excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lanikaigal12
    United States8 months ago
  • Fun

    So much fun listening to the golden age actors- the stories are amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imtifflish
    United States2 years ago
  • All of’em.

    I listened to every one, sad its over, but wanted to take time out to thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    monique schulz
    United States2 years ago
  • a gift

    wonderful little plays. a joy. a triumph!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tn19177
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!!

    Thank you so much, Duane!

    I love this podcast. It’s a blast from the past but it’s so lovely to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leahhh:D
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The mix of drama and behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes is described as entertaining and informative.
Listeners praise the nostalgic, high‑production feel and the sense of stepping back into Hollywood's golden era.
Fans appreciate the focus on star power and classic sponsor reads that evoke period authenticity.
Some listeners note episodes can be a slow burn, but reward fans of period radio with strong performances.
Overall, reviews highlight warmth, charm, and a well-curated slate of guests and titles.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#239
United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#89
South Africa/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#101
New Zealand/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#116
Singapore/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#222
South Africa/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lux Radio Theatre || Snow White | 1938
Q: What is the secret to bringing fairy tales like Snow White to the screen?
Walt Disney explains that it is important to connect with that innocent, unspoiled part within everyone, which resonates regardless of age or background.
Chesterfield Show | with Bing Crosby, Carole Richards, JimmyStewart | 1949
Q: How did you really build yourself up to ask Gloria that?
A fella can't propose all alone. You need a girl.
Chesterfield Show | with Bing Crosby, Carole Richards, JimmyStewart | 1949
Q: What made you decide to get married?
I think I just couldn't pass up those odds.

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This program features radio adaptations of classic Hollywood films and original scripts from prominent writers, performed by leading stars of Hollywood's golden era. Episodes blend dramatic readings with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, sponsor reads, and period-accurate production details, creating a nostalgic tour through mid-20th‑century cinema and radio. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on star power and studio-era lore, with frequent host commentary that ties performances to Hollywood history and brand sponsorships. Potential listeners can expect high‑production drama, legendary guest appearances, and an accessible entry point to vintage radio theater and classic film culture.

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2. Ray Milland
3. Frank Capra
4. Jan Miner
5. Joe E. Brown
6. Victor Young
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8. Anne Baxter

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