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Lux Radio Theatre

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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
High Wall
It Happens Every Spring
Scudda Hoo, Scudda Hay
Mother Was a Freshman
Portrait Of Jenny
Baseball
Poynter College
Lux Radio Theatre
Vienna, Austria
Eben Adams
Mule Training
Jenny Appleton
Indiana
Phonograph
Lux Toilet Soap
Emperor Franz Josef
Home Construction
Abigail Fortitude Scholarship
Family Conflict

"Lux Radio Theatre" was an iconic American radio show that ran from 1934 to 1955, primarily on CBS Radio. It was renowned for its weekly, hour-long adaptations of popular films and Broadway plays, often featuring Hollywood's biggest stars reprising their original roles.Here's a closer look at its significance:

Format: The show would adapt current or upcoming movie attractions and Broadway plays f... more

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Sheila Graham
Hollywood columnist and radio commentator
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre - High Wall - 110749
Cary Grant
Actor who stars as Jim Blandings in the radio adaptation.
Episode: Mister Blandings Builds His Dream House
Irene Dunne
Actor who stars as Muriel Blandings in the radio adaptation.
Episode: Mister Blandings Builds His Dream House
Ray Milland
Actor who stars as Professor Vernon Simpson
Paramount Pictures
Episode: It Happens Every Spring
Colleen Townsend
Actress who stars as Debbie Greenleaf
20th Century Fox
Episode: It Happens Every Spring
Bridget Carr
Guest actress featured in Lux Radio Theatre episode
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Episode: Green Dolphin Street
Vera Miles
18-year-old guest star introduced as tonight's special guest
20th Century Fox (guest actress)
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre - Deep Waters
Betty Davis
Screen star featured in the adaptation
Warner Bros. (studio)
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre - June Bride
James Stewart
Screen star featured in the adaptation
Studio system
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre - June Bride

Host

William Keighley
Radio and film director and producer who hosted dramatic broadcasts.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Screamingly loud ads

    Up until this week this fantastic podcast has been a godsend to me. I listen to it at bedtime and when I wake up in the middle of the night. It cured my insomnia! But this week they added ads. I don’t actually mind that there are ads - I accept that they need to pay for the podcast - but the ads are screamingly loud and wake me up. It totally defeats the purpose. Please turn the volume down on the ads so I can sleep at night.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Susan10128
    United States2 years ago
  • Ok but not 5 star

    I would normally give 5 stars to any broadcast I listen to but besides posting episodes and asking for donations there is no added value. No dates. No insights. No context in history. Nothing that a 5 star podcast production would provide. But they all can’t be 5 stars can they? And so thanks for this 3 star production and I can add all the value myself If I care to in one place. The internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MGP Terps
    United States4 years ago
  • The Steel Trap

    Thanks for posting this vintage broadcast. One in particular, The Steel Trap, is excellent; very suspenseful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeegha
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    This is fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JOHNNY:DOLLAR
    United States5 years ago
  • I Love Lux Radio

    Thanks to my Mom I know many of these old movies adapted to radio.

    I think TV is over rated nowadays and prefer radio shows now.

    I especially love the Disney classics on here with the original actors voicing their characters like Jimney Cricket,Peter Pan and Wendy,Alice, Snow White and Pinocchio.

    Perfect for longer drives and as bigger kid bedtime stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRIT76
    United States5 years ago

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Several listeners praise the dramatic storytelling, calling particular broadcasts suspenseful and the collection entertaining.
Some listeners want more historical context and production information alongside the recordings.
One listener reports that loud advertisements disrupt quiet or bedtime listening.
Listeners value the vintage broadcasts and familiar classic stories, with some enjoying them as alternatives to television.
The recordings work well for relaxed listening at home, bedtime and longer drives.

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Apple Podcasts
#149
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#221
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#205
Australia/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#178
Ireland/Fiction/Drama

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It Happens Every Spring
Q: What happened to Vernon's pitching career after the World Series?
His hand injury means he can no longer pitch, but the college receives funding for a research laboratory and offers him its directorship.
It Happens Every Spring
Q: What is the chemical doing to the baseball?
Vernon finds that the treated ball repels wood, causing it to jump and evade bats when he pitches.
Lux Radio Theatre - High Wall - 110749
Q: Could you strangle someone in just one second?
Anne says it could not be done. Kennet then realizes that he blacked out almost immediately after putting his hands around Helen's throat and concludes he did not kill her.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lux Radio Theatre

What is Lux Radio Theatre about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly dramatic adaptations bring popular films and stage stories to radio, with romance, comedy, suspense, family drama and adventure among the recurring ingredients. Performances by well-known screen actors give listeners a chance to hear familiar stars in scripted roles, while introductions, guest appearances and previews add a live-broadcast feel. The format also incorporates period product advertising, a distinctive part of these productions.

Regular host William Keighley introduces the dramas, which pair polished radio performances with stories drawn from popular entertainment. The combination of recognizable actors, self-contained narratives and vintage commercial segments suits listeners interested in classic Hollywood, radio histo... more

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Recent guests on Lux Radio Theatre include:

1. Sheila Graham
2. Cary Grant
3. Irene Dunne
4. Ray Milland
5. Colleen Townsend
6. Bridget Carr
7. Vera Miles
8. Betty Davis

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