Episodes

  • Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow

    Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow
    Jun 21 2026
    Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire.

    Produced by Cecil B. DeMille.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • X Minus One: Protective Mimicry

    X Minus One: Protective Mimicry
    May 29 2026
    Release Date: March 24, 2013

    In the 25th Century, a Treasury Agent seeks to find the truth behind the re-appearance of counterfeit currency.

    Original Air Date: October 3, 1956

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    33 mins
  • Murder Clinic: The Holloway Flat Tragedy

    Murder Clinic: The Holloway Flat Tragedy
    May 22 2026
    Release Date: January 27, 2013

    Max Carrados doesn’t buy an obvious explanation that a man was murdered by the boyfriend of his lover.

    Original Air Date: August 18, 1942

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    35 mins
  • Suspense: Deadline at Dawn

    Suspense: Deadline at Dawn
    May 8 2026
    Release Date: November 17, 2012

    A couple has until dawn to find out who killed a rich socialite or one of them will have to answer to the police.

    Original Air Date: May 15, 1948

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 50th Anniversary of the End of the Golden Age of Radio

    50th Anniversary of the End of the Golden Age of Radio
    Apr 24 2026
    Release Date: September 30, 2012

    The golden age of radio came to an end with episodes of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar and Suspense. In the “Tip-Off Matter,” an ex-con tells Johnny the location of his loot. In “Devilstone,” a rich young Irishman is having trouble renting a house that is rumored to be haunted.

    On September 30th 1962


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man

    Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man
    Apr 12 2026
    Today's Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman's brother who is tied into underworld activity.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950

    Originating in New York

    Starring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint, Miriam Wolfe, Bill Lipton, Joe DeSantis

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    34 mins
  • Lux Radio Theater: Captain Carey USA

    Lux Radio Theater: Captain Carey USA
    Apr 3 2026
    Release Date: June 30, 2012

    A former O.S.S. Officer returns to Italy to locate the person who betrayed him and his compatriots to the Nazis.

    Original Air Date: February 2, 1953

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Suspense: The Crowd

    Suspense: The Crowd
    Mar 27 2026
    Original Release Date: June 16, 2012

    A police lieutenant hunts a murderer whose crimes are always accompanied by a crowd. Original Air Date: September 27, 1950

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    33 mins