Product ID: HWRTDR
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Hollywood Radio Theater 27 Episodes
Hollywood Radio Theater was a premier old-time radio anthology series that presented lavish adaptations of popular motion pictures, often featuring the original stars from the films. Known for its stellar casts, high production values, and faithful retellings of major cinematic works, the series brought the glamour of Hollywood into American living rooms with each weekly broadcast. Though closely associated with its earlier incarnation as Lux Radio Theater, the program was rebranded in its later years as Hollywood Radio Theater, continuing the tradition of star-studded storytelling under a new name.
A blend of movie magic and dramatic artistry, Hollywood Radio Theater delivered prestige entertainment and cinematic escapism through the golden medium of radio.
The Stars
The series featured a who’s who of Hollywood royalty, including:
– James Stewart
– Barbara Stanwyck
– Cary Grant
– Olivia de Havilland
– Humphrey Bogart
– Elizabeth Taylor
– Clark Gable
These stars often reprised their film roles, bringing familiar performances to a new format, while others took on fresh parts in alternate adaptations of well-known stories.
Key Dates
• Hollywood Radio Theater was the renamed version of Lux Radio Theater beginning in 1950, continuing its run until the series ended in 1955.
• The show aired on CBS Radio, and later moved to NBC.
• During its Hollywood Radio Theater years, the program maintained a weekly one-hour format, typically broadcast on Monday evenings.
Other Information
The rebranding to Hollywood Radio Theater reflected a slight modernization and shift in sponsorship, though the format remained largely the same: a full-length radio play adapted from a major film, preceded by a host’s introduction and often followed by behind-the-scenes or star interviews.
The show maintained a polished, cinematic atmosphere, with lush orchestral scores, vivid sound effects, and dialogue that closely mirrored the original screenplays. The hosting duties during this era were handled by personalities such as Lionel Barrymore and producer-director Irving Cummings, both of whom added a sense of gravitas and Hollywood credibility to each broadcast.
Even as television began to overtake radio in popularity, Hollywood Radio Theater remained a benchmark for audio drama excellence, appealing to loyal fans of both radio and film.
Today, Hollywood Radio Theater is remembered as the final phase of one of radio’s most celebrated anthology series. It preserved the legacy of Lux Radio Theater while adapting to the changing media landscape, offering classic film storytelling with the intimacy and elegance that only radio could provide.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $12.49
Mice Price: $9.69
Length: 12.5
Width: 27
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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