Old Time Radio Classics

Lux Radio Theatre - "The Awful Truth" (1939)

Old Time Radio Classics

Show Notes

Lux Radio Theatre presents “The Awful Truth,” episode 228, originally broadcast on CBS on September 11, 1939. This adaptation of the 1937 film stars Cary Grant, reprising his role as Jerry Warriner, alongside Claudette Colbert as Lucy Warriner.

A sophisticated couple on the verge of divorce finds their separate romantic prospects complicated by jealousy, suspicion, and a sharp comic rivalry. Adapted from Arthur Richman’s story, with Vina Delmar credited as writer and Ted Bliss as director, this sparkling screwball comedy launched Lux Radio Theatre’s 1939–40 season.

Old Time Radio Classics presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 01:00:28 Closing

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