SATURDAY MATINEE: DOUBLE FEATURE
Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, July 16, 1977
LUX RADIO THEATRE (6-8-36) “The Thin Man” starring William Powell and Myrna Loy recreating their screen roles in this radio version of the 1934 motion picture. Cast includes Barbara Luddy and Bret Morrison. Lux Toilet Soap. (15:10; 23:30; 22:00)
LOUIS-SHARKEY FIGHT (8-18-36) From Yankee Stadium, blow-by-blow coverage as Sharkey, the “It Man” and Louis, the “Brown Bomber” square off! Ted Husing hosts. (8:35; 8:15; 10:20)
NEWS (8-20-38) Radio coverage of the arrival of Douglas (Wrong Way) Corrigan in Chicago as he is welcomed by Mayor Kelly. Durwood Kirby describes the Parade in Corrigan’s honor. (8:40; 14:25)
LUX RADIO THEATRE (10-28-40) “Strike Up the Band” starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in their first appearances on the Lux program. Radio version of the 1940 Busby Berkley musical with John Scott Trotter as Paul Whiteman! Lux Toilet Soap. (21:05; 19:30; 17:50)
Updated: 7/14/26 9:08 PM C.S.T.
Coming Next Week – “RADIO’S FAMILY HOUR“ – July 23, 1977
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