Episode 440: Wonder Man

Today we have an unusual episode for you. We’re taking a swing back into Hollywood’s golden age with the biggest radio show adapting popular movies at that time, Lux Radio Theater. This episode features a rehearsal recording (never broadcast) of the radio adaptation of Wonder Man, a comedy/fantasy starring Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo. There’s lots of goofing around here, along with those Lux Soap commercials that kept mid-century America’s underthings so dainty. After that, we bring you a collection of some rare behind-the-scenes recordings we found deep in the vaults, including producer William Keighley’s 1945 audition to replace Cecil B. DeMille as host, a 1947 interview with him, and a recording for a 1948 Lever Brothers banquet featuring Greer Garson, Margaret O’Brien, and Jimmy Durante. A fun, interesting peek behind the curtain of a legendary radio program. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD