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Lux Radio Theatre

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"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 for radio, allowing listeners to experience condensed versions of popular stories.
• Star Power: What made "Lux Radio Theatre" truly special was its ability to attract A-list Hollywood talent. Stars like Cary Grant, Claudette Colbert, Bing Crosby, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Judy Garland, and many more, appeared on the show, often earning significant fees (up to $5,000 per appearance).
• Hosts: Initially, the show adapted Broadway plays from New York. In 1936, it moved to Hollywood to leverage movie talent and popular films, and renowned director Cecil B. DeMille took over as host, a role he held until 1945. Subsequent hosts included William Keighley and Irving Cummings.
• Cultural Impact: "Lux Radio Theatre" was a massive success, becoming one of the most popular dramatic programs on radio for over two decades. It played a significant role in the Golden Age of American radio, bringing the magic of Hollywood directly into people's homes.
• Notable Episodes: The show adapted a vast array of films and plays. Some famous adaptations include:
• The Thin Man (with William Powell and Myrna Loy)
• It Happened One Night (with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert)
• Casablanca (with Alan Ladd, Hedy Lamarr, and John Lodar)
• The Wizard of Oz (with Judy Garland)
• Rebecca (with Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh)
• Miracle on 34th Street (with Maureen O'Hara and Edmund Gwynn)
• The Day the Earth Stood Still
• Wuthering Heights
• Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur)
• Suspicion
• The Maltese Falcon
• It's a Wonderful Life

"Lux Radio Theatre" was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989, a testament to its enduring legacy in broadcasting history. Its success even led to a television counterpart, "Lux Video Theatre," which aired from 1950 to 1957.

Drama chart
#172
Episodes
215
Releases
Daily
Typical length
56 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
7 hours ago

Episodes

215 episodes, newest first

  1. Lux Radio Theatre - The Stratton Story

    29 min

  2. Lux Radio Theatre - California

    56 min

  3. Lux Radio Theatre - I'll Be Yours

    57 min

  4. Lux Radio Theatre -,,,, Mr Belvedere Goes to College

    56 min

  5. Lux Radio Theatre - Sorry, Wrong Number

    53 min

  6. Lux Radio Theatre - The Bishop's Wife

    1 hr

  7. Lux Radio Theatre - Key Largo -

    1 hr

  8. Lux Radio Theatre - Sorrowful Jones

    48 min

  9. Lux Radio Theatre - Mother Wore Tights

    58 min

  10. Lux Radio Theatre - High Wall - 110749

    56 min

  11. Lux Radio Theatre - Portrait Of Jenny

    58 min

  12. Scudda Hoo, Scudda Hay

    58 min

  13. Mother Was a Freshman

    54 min

  14. Mister Blandings Builds His Dream House

    55 min

  15. It Happens Every Spring

    58 min

  16. Emperor Waltz

    59 min

  17. Green Dolphin Street

    1 hr 4 min

  18. Lux Radio Theatre - Deep Waters

    1 hr 2 min

  19. Lux Radio Theatre - June Bride

    55 min

  20. Lux Radio Theatre - Rope of Sand - 053155, episode 925

    Show notes

    Lux Radio Theatre, sometimes spelled Lux Radio Theater, a long-run classic radio anthology series, was broadcast on the NBC Blue Network (1934–35) (owned by the National Broadcasting Company, later predecessor of American Broadcasting Company [ABC] in 1943 /1945); CBS Radio network (Columbia Broadcasting System) (1935-54), and NBC Radio (1954–55). Initially, the series adapted Broadway plays during its first two seasons before it began adapting films.

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    51 min

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