LUX RADIO THEATER -- "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" (3-10-47)

[@redeem8ble88]

After seeing the movie so many times listening to it on the radio you can see it in mind so clear , it's pretty cool.

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤

[@debrawright1587]

So true 😊

[@rocketscientisttoo]

Isn't it amazing how much we enjoy this classic using only our ears and imagination? Who needs a video feed.

[@hattiecadwell6605]

There was no swearing or violence like today in films.

[@JohnDonovanProductions]

💯 but it’s also because it’s still relevant. Sad that it is… but it’s something that still gives us hope

[@joce11Xme]

This is my dad's favorite movie. We love far apart now and life seems really rough but listening to this makes it a little better. It's Christmas Eve tonight and I hope everyone is safe, happy, and healthy 🧡

[@davestelling]

Thank you, Joce. Merry Christmas...

[@eetoved1758]

Joce, I hope you're looking forward to a good Christmas this year.

[@donnacousparis2781]

This is not a play of the movie, it is the original actors voicing the movie in a radio studio. This is much appreciated!

[@Redmenace96]

It is Christmas Day, 2022. Don't have access to my DVD and player. Far from U.S. and in a pickle. This radio drama just slayed me. Thank you for posting. Liked and subscribed. Greatest Movie Ever Made.

[@nata3467]

I watch this movie whenever I face obstacles that seem insurmountable . Reminds me of how our life can be extraordinary even in the ordinary.

[@christystaples2558]

Hello from Cool, CA. It's Dec. 3rd, 2023 at 11:27 pm. The best part of the story is having the original actors. How wonderful! To everyone listening, I wish you all a very merry Christmas! 🎅 🎄 ❤️

[@magispence4822]

This is perfect... I'm in bed with my dog and it's starting to snow. Thank you, a perfect Christmas Eve...

[@Kat-wo9tv]

I'm not crying, you are!! LoL I love this story. We watch the movie every Christmas Eve. I found the book a few years ago and I found this little gem by accidentally tapping it while listening to a totally different radio program. Luv it!!!

[@dinacallahan990]

My children and I listen to this story year round. Such a good message for all.

[@noobie1890]

My dad just recently passed away and this was one of his favorite movies

[@hunterolaughlin]

Your dad must have truly lived a wonderful life as well! May he be your guardian angel to help guide you through life. And a merry Christmas.

[@cha5]

My Dad hated this movie, Me and my Mom never understood why he did, it was always one of our Christmas favorites.

[@magispence4822]

Then enjoy and sleep well..

[@fletchkeilman2205]

@@PinkyPuff69 oh Melanie! Hang in there! I know it is easier said than done, but just know you can always reach out and chat. This year is horrible, and losing your mother must be painful to say the least. So....that being said....if you need to chat or someone to talk with during the holidays, you are welcome to do so with myself and my family. Hang in there

[@fletchkeilman2205]

@@PinkyPuff69 no worries. Right now, the least we can do for each other is try and help one another laugh oh, and right now especially. Hope you and your family are well, and that you will be able to heal in time. Again, if you ever feel like shooting the breeze with anybody else on here, you're cordially invited to our house for cyber Christmas and cyber turkey hahaha

[@MichaelYoder1961]

This story always gets me teary - even at 59. Thanks for posting the radio version and Merry Christmas!

[@johnmh1000]

And to you Michael, from December 2021.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

@@johnmh1000 Merry Christmas 🎄 12/2021

[@johnmh1000]

@@anidiquaojala1804 Thank you and best wishes for the season and at the turning of the year.

[@stevewilson111]

Yeah sure do.

[@dionst.michael1482]

These classics mean more to me than they ever did at 53. I find myself immersing myself in them more and more the more mainstream television continues to embrace the fake-ass, phony, woke, joke it continues to become which is why I got rid of it and my local provider in the first place. Going on 8 yrs now. Most of my entertainment comes from these old radio and television classics online now. They have become a godsend to me. It's the only good thing I can think of when it comes to the digital age as a whole to be frank. Otherwise they could stuff THAT where the sun don't shine too for all I care.

[@stevencohn922]

Our local theater showed this movie on the big screen recently and after watching the movie about 15-25 times in my 60 years I still shed tears when George was at the end of his rope!

[@christinedavies8372]

Watched this film over and over again one of the best films ever

[@rickdavies6982]

I agree what a film and brilliant audio

[@Houzehead]

I searched this out after I read a book about Its a Wonderful Life. The book mentioned the radio show. So happy someone shared it. Great to listen to.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Hadn't heard the radio version of this story & am loving it now. Merry Christmas!⛪🎄⛪ 🎅🔔🎅🔔🎅 ❄⛄❄⛄❄

[@raygallagher4507]

Thank you, one of a couple of true Christmas traditions

[@debniesel7995]

What a gem! I absolutely love listening!

[@Spokenfan]

I’m so thrilled 😄🎄❤️ This is and always will be my all time favorite Christmas 🎄✝️ movie. And Jimmy Stewart and Clint Eastwood have always been my favorite actors. Thank you for sharing 👏 I shall treasure this. Stay safe healthy and happy ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@PinkyPuff69]

I forgot to listen to this last night, I've had a bad cold since Saturday. But, I'm listening to this before bed on Christmas Day 2023 🤧🤧🤧

[@DrAnnieErewhon]

Always a favorite movie, and recently I re-listened to it via these amazing Lux Radio Broadcasts- which I love. Imagine my surprise when I realized that this program was broadcast on the very day I was born! How cool is that? !

[@davezimmerman8854]

1951 St. Louis cardinals

[@elijahvincent985]

I love that Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed reprised their roles for this. I miss lovely radio plays like this, and I've never had a proper experience with being able to listen to a real radio drama live since I'm only 27m

[@michaeloram6957]

These radio broadcast a lot better than the movies will ever be these are the originals and I appreciate them I love them because I remember him on the radio and I was too young they're the best you have to use your imagination to which is a good thing Merry Christmas to everybody and a Happy New year God bless you

[@SpeccyHorace]

I think you'll find the movie came first.

[@feralbluee]

Thank you so much for posting this radio verssion. it's well - wonderful :) Jeez, i was lucky growing up when i did - these kinds of movies and books are not made or written anymore. they are about people as they are - they help each other, they have loving families and they care! We don't have that kind of zeitgeist any longer. and, Wow, what an actor Jimmy Stewart was - and Donna Reed - so many wonderful people worked on this film and others like it (Mr. Deeds Goes to Washington). (Ward Bond was in the film before he was in "Wagon Train".) this radio production was so well done - - the rewrite got it all. it's been a particularly hard month (Nov. - Dec.) with the lockdown, the election, and it's been like 9 months now. i wasn't in the mood for the holidays at all, but this show and Jimmy Stewart have revived the spirit i used to have. Have a wonderful Holiday Time - call people, Zoom people. Decorate your place with red and green, or blue and white, or whatever and put up lots o' twinkling lights - have a special dinner even if it's your favorite pizza. and Keep safe. Enjoy as much as you can. . . :}

[@traviscummings728]

Merry Christmas Alexa!!

[@gracemartin3855]

I could imagine myself, Sitting on the couch in the living room of a warm house, with my Husband Jim sitting beside me on the couch, a warm big throw blanket covering our legs, our four children, our 5-year-old youngest son named Ben, our 6-year-old next youngest daughter named Zoe, our 7-year-old next oldest son named Tyler, and our 9-year-old oldest son named Liam, would be sitting on the floor, We would be listening to this on TV, the fire in the fireplace would be burning, the four stockings with the kids names on them would be hanging by the fireplace, The Christmas Tree Decorated up in Christmas Ornaments, Lights, Christmas Star would be in the corner of the room, outside our house would be decorated up in Christmas Lights, and The Christmas Lights would be on, Outdoor Christmas Decorations would be out on our Front Yard, Then Just when the movie was about to end, the kids would be fast asleep, My Husband Jim and I would be putting them to bed.

[@waltman333]

"Listening to this on the TV? I think you're making up a story!

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

Merry Christmas 2020/10/03

[@DanaPrice]

Beautiful sentiment, 💕

[@shari4375]

🎄🎅🤶🎄 That's lovely.

[@fromthesidelines]

I think she meant, "listening to this on the big radio in the middle of the room". 😊

[@Tonkaclassics1961]

Now it actually feels like Christmas! My All-Time favorite Christmas movie ---- it shows that "we all have a divine purpose in this life" especially with all that is going on in the world, it is just GREAT to be inspired! Happy Holidays to the owner and all of the subscribers of this Channel 🎄

[@PinkyPuff69]

Listening before bed on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day 2022 💫🌟

[@christystaples8271]

Such a wonderful job they did! They didn’t leave much out. Thank you for sharing!

[@josephconsoli4128]

I always loved this movie. Only Jimmy Stewart could've done this role. One can only dream life was like this. That good triumphs. Let's just say that there's always hope.

[@strawberryredz1997]

This is my favorite Christmas movie. This popped into my recommends. Love old radio programs. Love, love the movie. I hope they never remake this. It’s a tradition in my family and now my kids, and hopefully it lives long. Merry Christmas 2022

[@edjo487]

Amazing find! To think Jimmy is in this as well! I cannot ever see another George Bailey. The best! Donna Reed as well! Wow!

[@LordZontar]

Lux Radio Theatre did a number of radio adaptations of feature movies in that era, often managing to get most if not all of the original movie casts for the radio versions as well and if not a cast of some of the biggest Hollywood and radio stars of the day to do the parts.

[@johncampbell643]

This was wonderful! I'm so glad it has been made available.

[@PinkyPuff69]

Listening before bed on Christmas Eve 2018 ♥️

[@aprilkrypcian5817]

2019 ♥

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

Still listening on 2020-05-08

[@TheBobbymcd]

god bless hope you have many many more good and happy times

[@scottavery1751]

2020

[@littlefarmlover]

Christmas Eve 2020.

[@gayleadams7236]

I second that emotion! That's what OTR does-it makes us think. It's a lot better than being spoon-fed junk. Welcome to the "theater of the mind!" We need to visit this quite often these days.

[@eetoved1758]

Merry Early Christmas 2023. I'm designing my Christmas cards listening to this. I also like to listen to the radio version of Miracle on 34th St ❤ while I make or wrap gifts. Wishing you all peace and goodwill.

[@igorromanyuk8467]

The first time I saw this movie back in the 90s when I was 12 years old now I'm 40 still watching this is the greatest movie I ever seen. The story happened with George it reminds my life little bit.

[@michaelwhite8031]

God bless you. His angel is watching over you !

[@feralbluee]

Hi Igor - so many of us are caring people - when i see this movie, i often wonder what would have happened to my friends and family! it's really impossible to imagine though, we touch so many people's lives. i do hope you are okay now. Keep safe and enjoy the holidays however you can. . . :}

[@igorromanyuk8467]

@@feralbluee thanks for reading my comments. I think God tok George to the some serious test to show him what is important in life. If you are believer thank you know what I mean. Blessings

[@GildaLee27]

We can get through this thing alright but we've got to stick together. We've got to have faith in each other. Amen.

[@shari4375]

Thank you. I truly like these. When I hear them. I think of Sunday drives around Colorado with my mom, and sister. 🎄🎅🤶🎄

[@kyolover16]

We have on CD, but I love listening to this even though Thanksgiving hasn't happened yet. I'm already wanting to watch this movie.

[@waltman333]

This program aired march 10th 1947, staring James Stewart & Donna Reed. These radio theaters were our TV & Internet of the day, radio was the only entertainment most folks could afford back then. Walt in Miami

[@stevencohn922]

I’m not old enough to imagine only having radio for entertainment but old enough to remember only having a black/white Tv til we got a color tv console for Hanukkah 1975

[@stevencohn922]

Grandma Walton Ellen Corby made her appearance in the bank scene Jimmy Stewart kissing her on the cheek!

[@cliffwelden9531]

FOUND THIS THE SAME WEEK I VISITED Seneca Falls for their celebration of the 75th anniversary of the movie.

[@joegreen7616]

I can just imagine Jimmy Stewart’s family…Father…Mother…and his other relatives sitting in the living room around the radio in Indiana Pa on 03-10-47…Listening to this program.

[@joyjosephjoseph3682]

Very good story 👌 and always will be made before I was born and will be a classic long after I,am gone

[@Merzy-k9u]

What a gem despite the new era in which I still have trouble adapting. This brings me back to my senses. Thank you & Blessed be. 😇🙏🏾💛

[@marianpurtscher3131]

I love Lux Radio Theater. Thanks for posting these!

[@WeFindSimpleSolutions]

This is Great ! I love Johnny dollar, dragnet and Suspense they led me to this

[@ericmarquis7729]

Amazing!!! I wish there was more audio like this on You Tube!!!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

Me to

[@alanmoline7958]

If you folks like mysteries there's Wayne's old time radio on you tube. Johnny Dollar is an Insurance dectivtive who always solves the case...great listening pleasure. There's also loads of Dragnet with Jack Webb the same guy who played Sgt. Joe Friday on the TV version.

[@waltman333]

Look under "OTR" (old time radio)

[@HenryRaeburn367]

There are plenty of lux theatre on KZbin I've listened to soo many, Africa Queen, lost horizon, key largo

[@allenraysmith6885]

Thank you for posting this. Really enjoyed it!

[@ElenaAshe]

The commercials are so politically incorrect!! I love it!!!!

[@Dimensioneer88]

Love James and Donna's chemistry.

[@tommyboy049]

was listening to this on XM while driving home. Missed the first ten minutes. Near the end I was wondering which one came out first. At the end they said it came out 3 months after the movie. dang

[@richardpryor4975]

I watch it every year. Great Christmas show.

[@mathonamoore123]

The movie of this is great too. 25th of September 2021 from Ireland x

[@cflo1386]

This is fantastic.

[@shawnmalone9711]

Merry Christmas 2020! 🎄🎄🎅🎅🎁🎁

[@victorwadsworth821]

The old folks use to say in those good old days they use to watch the radio.

[@nataliya2641]

Thank you. Subscribed.

[@TheJohnSmith1963]

What a great adaptation! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas.

[@bradjohn3139]

I love this movie

[@hikerx9366]

New Subscriber and elated I just found your channel.

[@DVPOldTimeRadio]

Thanks!

[@Yak1986]

Delicious such good writing 🙃 x

[@gracemartin3855]

My Top 40 All Time Favorite Christmas Movies That I would Watch Over And Over and Over Again Is, 40. The Grinch - 2018. 39. The Star - 2017. 38. Bad Santa 2 - 2016. 37. Christmas Incorporated - 2015. 36. One Christmas Eve - 2014. 35. The Mistle-Tones - 2013. 34. A Christmas Story 2 - 2012. This Movie is So Funny. 33. Arthur Christmas Animated Movie - 2011. 32. The Search For Santa Paws - 2010. 31. Santa Buddies - 2009. 30. A Muppet's Christmas Letters To Santa - 2008. 29. Fred Claus - 2007. 28. The Nativity Story - 2006. 27. The 12 Dogs Of Christmas - 2005. 26. The Polar Express Animated Movie - 2004. 25. Eloise at Christmastime - 2003. 24. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas - 2002. 23. Prancer Returns - 2001. 22. How The Grinch Stole Christmas - 2000. 21. A Christmas Carol - 1999. 20. An All Dogs Christmas Carol Animated Movie - 1998. 19. Annabelle's Wish Animated Movie - 1997. 18. Elmo Saves Christmas - 1996. 17. A Holiday to Remember - 1995. 16. Miracle on 34th Street - 1994. 15. The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1993. 14. The Muppet Christmas Carol - 1992. 13. All I Want For Christmas - 1991. 12. The Nutcracker Prince Animated Movie - 1990. 11. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - 1989. 10. Ernest Saves Christmas - 1988. 9. Lethal Weapon - 1987. 8. The Christmas Toy - 1986. 7. Santa Claus The Movie - 1985. 6. Gremlins - 1984. 5. A Christmas Story - 1983. 4. The Snowman - 1982. 3. A Christmas Carol Animated Movie. 2. Mickey's Christmas Carol Animated Movie. 1. The Night They Saved Christmas. here's my Honorable mentions. One Magic Christmas, Nutcracker The Motion Picture (1985), Babes In Toyland (1985), A Smokey Mountain Christmas, Christmas Comes To Willow Creek, Scrooged, A Very Brady Christmas, Die Hard, Care Bears: Nutcracker Suite animated movie, Prancer, Home Alone, A Mom For Christmas, In The Nick Of Time, Mrs. Santa Claus, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Muppet Family Christmas, Elmo's Christmas Countdown, Frosty The Snowman, Frosty Returns, Frosty's Winter Wonderland, The Life and Adventures Of Santa Claus, Jesus Of Nazareth, Mary Mother Of Jesus, Mary Of Nazareth, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas In July, Nestor The Long Eared Christmas Donkey, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, The Little Drummer Boy, The Little Drummer Boy Book 2, etc. etc.

[@nicolenewsome4863]

Gremlins is not a Christmas movie and neither is die hard. And did you ever watch A Christmas movie not the sequel?

[@mj6962]

A beauty product with the word “TOILET” in its name! I love it! LOLOLOLOL. May you all have a Merry Terlit Christmas! 🙏🏼🎄🕊

[@kmbpookyify]

Women also used to use “toilet water” a watered down version of cologne.

[@anaderol5408]

Because the English language is a combination of numerous languages - toilet derives from toilette (French) - as Karen states "toilet water" or originally - eau de toilette. Further the word toilette also refers to "the process of washing oneself, dressing, and attending to one's appearance".

[@nicolenewsome4863]

Lol. I remember when I first heard of this commercial I started laughing.

[@redchojnowski7159]

I sure missed out on much. My Dearest Mother was born in 1940. I came along too late - I was born in 1980. One actor I liked very much was Lionel Barrymore. But he passed on over twenty years before I was born. My Dearest Mother was so lucky to have been born in 1940. Damn.......the envy!!!!!!!

[@superadp1]

Thank you so much for posting these.

[@stevencohn922]

Donna Reed was a beauty queen too bad she passed away almost 40 years ago

[@kimberleyaultman1676]

My clock ⏰ says 4:44 Yes it's a wonderful life ❤

[@williampayne5002]

Love these thanks for putting on

[@brynn_luv_gaza39]

Lux toilet soap, for a better complexion. My daughter thought that was hilarious.

[@dianaantu8227]

great story.

[@Quincy_Morris]

This is a fascinating tool for writers. Cut down it’s a wonderful life into a 1 hour broadcast, what do you keep? What do you change? Very cool

[@bobbyh2019]

I love this one! Thanks for uploading it!

[@pistolpete5845]

Never caught my ear as a child... but she said, " he's making violent love to me mother" 😮

[@shawnmalone9711]

Merry Christmas 2021! 🌲🌲⛄⛄🎅🎅

[@jaznm7195]

love it, not a line missed.

[@johnzeszut3170]

After George Bailey was gone the town really got to cooking!

[@d.o8616]

What a gem!

[@bobmac4282]

really great - THANKS!

[@55bigyin]

Donna Reed what a beautiful woman she was

[@RonGallagher]

Beautiful.

[@corrimava2740]

Perfect!🎄🎄🎁

[@landrovervideos1182]

It seems in today’s world George Bailey failed and we are in potterville`s

[@GenevieveThornton]

I know it feels that way, especially lately. Especially when families are supposed to be together, but many of us are struggling. I just want you to know that even though it feels like Pottersville to many of us now, in our hearts for many of us still, it’s still Bedford Falls. And I hope we all soon feel genuine relief and joy. Hold onto hope ❤️

[@Lurker1979]

I actually prefer this over the Movie that its based on.

[@billymcmillin8754]

Love this move all ways. like this move

[@inkadinkadoodle]

i've always loved this movie, and i always will! and i love this Lux adaptation of it, too! there was another adaptation of it on KCET (channel 28, in Southern CA) called "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bailey." it featured Bill Pullman, among others, who i really like, too. :)) GOOD STUFF! cheers, my friend!

[@altheadickerson4771]

But I'm going to rent it , anyway ‼️😊🙆🏾🤗🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️😏

[@mathonamoore123]

Hello everybody, I'm back again! Greetings from Ireland. It is the 8th of November 2022 @5.38 pm.

[@stevencohn922]

I just can’t accept the fact that Potter got away with keeping George’s $8000!

[@mariauribe5656]

My favorite movie.

[@55bigyin]

Just as good as the movie fantastic

[@jeffreybailey5756]

Beautiful

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

Can anyone find the one with Bronson Pinchot?

[@davidlrattigan]

Starring Truman Capote as Clarence the Angel.

[@louisbrugnoni7639]

I’m surprised they could do this in an hour!

[@dongordo63]

Interesting that this was originally aired in March.

[@lisasheba4615]

Ooooh my fav!!!t y!

[@JohnDonovanProductions]

Where’s the building and loan company of today???

[@JacobYaw]

Wow, those poor women with the gun to their heads being made to say they ONLY use Lux soap. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clarencemorris2726]

Awesome!

[@robbiereilly]

Wonderful!

[@mj6962]

I wonder who voiced the other characters...

[@marks.8823]

It sounds to me that Victor Moore is playing the angel Clarence.