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Lux Radio Theatre

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.

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Episodes
  • Lux Radio Theatre - 13 Rue Madeleine - 102047, episode 586

    Lux Radio Theatre - 13 Rue Madeleine - 102047, episode 586
    Jan 7 2023
    Lux Radio Theatre, sometimes spelled Lux Radio Theater, a 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. These hour-long radio programs were performed live before studio audiences. The series became the most popular dramatic anthology series on radio, broadcast for more than 20 years and continued on television as the Lux Video Theatre through most of the 1950s. The primary sponsor of the show was Unilever through its Lux Soap brand.

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    36 mins
  • Lux Radio Theatre - A Blueprint for Murder - 032954, episode 874

    Lux Radio Theatre - A Blueprint for Murder - 032954, episode 874
    Jan 7 2023
    Lux Radio Theatre, sometimes spelled Lux Radio Theater, a 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. These hour-long radio programs were performed live before studio audiences. The series became the most popular dramatic anthology series on radio, broadcast for more than 20 years and continued on television as the Lux Video Theatre through most of the 1950s. The primary sponsor of the show was Unilever through its Lux Soap brand.

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    59 mins
  • Lux Radio Theatre - A Doll's House - 060638, episode 179

    Lux Radio Theatre - A Doll's House - 060638, episode 179
    Jan 7 2023
    Lux Radio Theatre, sometimes spelled Lux Radio Theater, a 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. These hour-long radio programs were performed live before studio audiences. The series became the most popular dramatic anthology series on radio, broadcast for more than 20 years and continued on television as the Lux Video Theatre through most of the 1950s. The primary sponsor of the show was Unilever through its Lux Soap brand.

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    1 hr
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