
Old-time radio actor · 1917–1987
Fay Baker
Guest roles on radio's Escape and Lux Radio Theatre.
We have her in 19 episodes of 8 series, 1940 to 1954, and 8 of our live channels play them around the clock, free.
- 19episodes
- 8series
- 8live channels
- 1940–1954years on our shelves
About Fay Baker

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Fay Baker was born Fay Schwager on January 31, 1917, in New York City. Source: Wikipedia
Her first professional acting experience came in radio soap operas. Source: Wikipedia
RadioGOLDINdex lists her in four Escape recordings: "The Sure Thing" (1949, and again in January 1950), "Incident in Quito" (1952) and "The Invader" (1953). Source: RadioGOLDINdex
On The Lux Radio Theatre she was in "The Dark Corner" (November 10, 1947) and "The Star" (April 19, 1954). Source: RadioGOLDINdex
In The Cavalcade of America broadcast "Kitchen Scientist" (September 8, 1947) she is credited as doubling, playing more than one part. Source: RadioGOLDINdex
Her indexed radio credits run from 1943 to 1961 and include The Adventures of Philip Marlowe ("The Long Rope" and "The Green Flame", 1949) and The Whistler ("The Rawhide Coffin", 1949). Source: RadioGOLDINdex
On screen she received star billing in The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) and guest-starred in about 30 TV series. Source: Wikipedia
After a back problem ended her acting, she turned to writing, publishing the memoir My Darling, Darling Doctors (1975) and a novel, The Whipping Boy, as Beth Holmes. Source: Wikipedia
She died on December 8, 1987, in Sleepy Hollow, New York, at 70. Source: Wikipedia
Listen live: the channels that play Fay Baker
Free 24/7 stations. These play the episodes below, in rotation with the rest of their shows.



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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe
2 of her episodes: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe (2)
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1 of her episodes: Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1)
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Mixed channel
Opening Night
11 of her episodes: Lux Radio Theatre (4), Screen Guild Theater (3), Cavalcade of America (3), Words at War (1)
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Mixed channel
Gumshoe
3 of her episodes: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe (2), Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1)
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Fay Baker’s shows on Stupid Potato
| Series | Years | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Escape | 1949 to 1953 | 4 |
| Lux Radio Theatre | 1940 to 1954 | 4 |
| Cavalcade of America | 1946 to 1948 | 3 |
| Screen Guild Theater | 1943 to 1945 | 3 |
| The Adventures of Philip Marlowe | 1949 | 2 |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1950 | 1 |
| The Whistler | 1950 | 1 |
| Words at War | 1943 | 1 |
Fay Baker episodes: 5 free to hear
Each one names Fay Baker on the air, in its cast list or in the show itself. Each title opens the episode’s page: what happens, the transcript from the moment she is named, and listens from any line.
- They Call It PacificWords at War · July 10, 1943 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
- 080- The Sure Thing -William ConradEscape · October 15, 1949 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
- 094- The Sure Thing -Anthony Ross- -1Escape · January 17, 1950 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
- 160- Incident in Quito -2Escape · December 7, 1952 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
- 176- The InvaderEscape · March 29, 1953 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
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All 19 Fay Baker episodes, by show
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Escape 4 episodes, 1949 to 1953
- 080- The Sure Thing -William ConradOctober 15, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
- 094- The Sure Thing -Anthony Ross- -1January 17, 1950 · Episode guide · Free
- 160- Incident in Quito -2December 7, 1952 · Episode guide · Free
- 176- The InvaderMarch 29, 1953 · Episode guide · Free
Lux Radio Theatre 4 episodes, 1940 to 1954
- Our TownMay 6, 1940 · Potato Plus
- The Dark CornerNovember 10, 1947 · Potato Plus
- My Six ConvictsOctober 20, 1952 · Potato Plus
- The Glass MenagerieMarch 8, 1954 · Potato Plus
Cavalcade of America 3 episodes, 1946 to 1948
- With Cradle and ClockSeptember 2, 1946 · Potato Plus
- Danger - Women at WorkSeptember 9, 1946 · Potato Plus
- Home to the HermitageOctober 11, 1948 · Potato Plus
Screen Guild Theater 3 episodes, 1943 to 1945
- Only YesterdayDecember 6, 1943 · Potato Plus
- Holy MatrimonyDecember 13, 1943 · Potato Plus
- Three Is a FamilyJanuary 15, 1945 · Potato Plus
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe 2 episodes, 1949
- The Long RopeFebruary 5, 1949 · Potato Plus
- The Green FlameMarch 26, 1949 · Potato Plus
Richard Diamond, Private Detective 1 episode, 1950
- To Guard A SealFebruary 5, 1950 · Potato Plus
The Whistler 1 episode, 1950
- Escape to Skull IslandJanuary 15, 1950 · Potato Plus
Words at War 1 episode, 1943
- They Call It PacificJuly 10, 1943 · Episode guide · Free
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