Lux Radio Theatre was a drama anthology radio show that featured adaptations of successful Broadway plays and films. The program was broadcast on multiple radio networks and offered hour-long presentations performed live before studio audiences. Lux Radio Theatre's episodes included a mix of drama, comedy, and action, often featuring the original stars of the adapted movies and plays. The show provided a record of some of the most important entertainment events in American theatre and film during its run.
The show was broadcast from 1934 to 1955, spanning 21 seasons and airing a total of 927 episodes. It aired on the NBC Blue Network, CBS Radio Network, and NBC Radio. The broadcast transitioned from New York to Hollywood in 1936, marking a shift from adapting Broadway plays to focusing on film adaptations. Lux Radio Theatre was also notable for its sponsor, Unilever, which promoted its Lux brand of soap during the shows. The program's hosts included Cecil B. DeMille, William Keighley, and Irving Cummings, and featured notable actors such as Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable. Lux Radio Theatre later continued on television as Lux Video Theatre until 1957.
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