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August 22

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 13: Turjun, The Panthan” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER XIII TURJUN, THE PANTHAN The face of Carthoris of Helium gave no token of the emotions that convulsed him inwardly as he heard from the lips of Hal Vas that Helium was at war with Dusar, and that fate had thrown him into the service of the enemy. That he might utilize this opportunity […]

August 22

The Adventures of Superman – “The North Star Mining Company”

June Anderson has given proof of the North Star mine fraud to her brother on a freighter. Dr. Ambrose visits the daily planet to question Kent on his progress but things aren’t what they seem. Bud Collyer plays superman in this week’s installment.

August 21

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 12: “To Save Dusar” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER XII TO SAVE DUSAR Thuvia of Ptarth, battling for more than life against the lust of Jav, cast a quick glance over her shoulder toward the forest from which had rumbled the fierce growl. Jav looked, too. What they saw filled each with apprehension. It was Komal, the banth-god, rushing wide-jawed upon them! Which […]

August 21

The Shadow – “The Voice of Death”

A crazed scientist, and an old college friend of Lamont Cranston’s plans to exchange a cat’s vocal cords with those of Margot Lane. Bret Morrison as The Shadow and Marjorie Anderson as Margot Lane

August 16

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 11: “Green Men and White Apes” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER XI GREEN MEN AND WHITE APES A Torquasian sword smote a glancing blow across the forehead of Carthoris. He had a fleeting vision of soft arms about his neck, and warm lips close to his before he lost consciousness. How long he lay there senseless he could not guess; but when he opened his […]

August 16

Suspense – “The Dead Sleep Lightly”

Another classic from John Dickson Carr. The mystery does not give you enough clues to solve on your own however the ending and overall story is still entertaining. Susan Hayward guests stars on this week’s episode of Suspense! “A tingling ghost story about a rich old man and the ghost of his long-forgotten wife. + […]

August 15

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 10: “Kar Komak, The Bowman” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER X KAR KOMAK, THE BOWMAN As Carthoris moved through the forest toward the distant cliffs with Thuvia’s hand still tight pressed in his, he wondered a little at the girl’s continued silence, yet the contact of her cool palm against his was so pleasant that he feared to break the spell of her new-found […]

August 15

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Dr. Huers Fruitless Trip to Omaha

The plot is in the title folks.

May 25

The Origin of Commander Victory Part One

The Origin of Commander Victory – Part One – October 7th, 1944 -22:13- Major General James Doolittle, the new commander of the 8th Air Force, ordered many fighter pilots to stop flying in formation with the bombers and instead attack the Luftwaffe wherever it could be found. The aim was to achieve air supremacy. Mustang groups were sent far […]

February 18

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 9: The Battle in the Plain” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER IX THE BATTLE IN THE PLAIN The distance from the bottom of the funnel to the floor of the chamber beneath it could not have been great, for all three of the victims of Tario’s wrath alighted unscathed. Carthoris, still clasping Thuvia tightly to his breast, came to the ground catlike, upon his feet, […]

February 18

Inner Sanctum Mystery – “No Coffin for the Dead”

The insane sone of a housekeeper supposedly kills Peter Frame.  However; he was shot while making an attempt to escape from the mental asylum and was left lame.  So who really killed Peter Frame? Inner Sanctum Mystery – “No Coffin for the Dead” – February 20th, 1945

February 11

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 8: The Hall of Doom” – By Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER VIII THE HALL OF DOOM As Thuvia of Ptarth saw Carthoris depart from the presence of Tario, leaving her alone with the man, a sudden qualm of terror seized her. There was an air of mystery pervading the stately chamber. Its furnishings and appointments bespoke wealth and culture, and carried the suggestion that the […]

February 11

The Adventures of Superman – “The Stabbing of June Anderson”

The only witness of the Sterling Tower fire is recuperating in the hospital.  Clark Kent takes it upon himself to investigate the dastardly attack that could have harmed hundreds. The Adventures of Superman – “The Stabbing of June Anderson” – March 6, 1940

February 07

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “The Phantom Bowmen” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER VII THE PHANTOM BOWMEN As Jav leaped toward him Carthoris laid his hand upon the hilt of his long-sword. The Lotharian halted. The great apartment was empty save for the four at the dais, yet as Jav stepped back from the menace of the Heliumite’s threatening attitude the latter found himself surrounded by a […]

February 07

The Shadow – “Aboard the Steamship Amazon”

February 05

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 6: The Jeddak of Lothar” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER VI THE JEDDAK OF LOTHAR The girl looked her incredulity. “They lay in piles,” she murmured. “There were thousands of them but a minute ago.” “And now,” continued Carthoris, “there remain but the banths and the carcasses of the green men.” “They must have sent forth and carried the dead bowmen away while we […]

February 05

Suspense – “Customers Like Murder”

A hard-working writer of detective stories and his sassy secretary are abducted by a gun-wielding thug who mistakes him for a doctor. Things only get worse from there as our victims must outwit the gang while using the knowledge of their professional talents. Can the writer outwit the gang of murderous thugs?

February 04

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “CHAPTER V THE FAIR RACE” By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Chapter 5:  The Fair Race Downward along a smooth, broad floor led the strange tunnel, for such Carthoris was now convinced was the nature of the shaft he at first had thought but a cave. Before him he could hear the occasional low moans of the banth, and presently from behind came a similar uncanny […]

February 04

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Gathering Destructive Weapons”

The action is in the description folks! Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Gathering Destructive Weapons” – April 26th, 1939

November 15

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 4: A Green Man’s Captive” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER IV A GREEN MAN’S CAPTIVE When the light of day broke upon the little craft to whose deck the Princess of Ptarth had been snatched from her father’s garden, Thuvia saw that the night had wrought a change in her abductors. No longer did their trappings gleam with the metal of Dusar, but instead […]

November 15

X Minus One – “Hello, Tomorrow”

The year is 4195.  After the third atomic war mankind was forced to eke out its existence underground in tightly controlled communities.  Hundreds of years have passed and a geneticist finds something startling. X Minus One – “Hello, Tomorrow” –  February 29, 1956  

November 14

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 3: Treachery” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER III TREACHERY The day following the coming of Vas Kor to the palace of the Prince of Helium great excitement reigned throughout the twin cities, reaching its climax in the palace of Carthoris. Word had come of the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth from her father’s court, and with it the veiled hint that […]

November 14

Inner Sanctum Mysteries – “Death in the Depths”

Steve, a deep-sea diver is being blackmailed into performing a job for some shady characters.  Steve must conquer his fear as he is lowered into the deep dark depths of the sea where he remembers events from his past that forced him out of retirement. Inner Sanctum Mystery – “Deth in the Depths” – February 6, […]

November 13

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 2: Slavery” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER II SLAVERY As the ruler of Ptarth, followed by his courtiers, descended from the landing-stage above the palace, the servants dropped into their places in the rear of their royal or noble masters, and behind the others one lingered to the last. Then quickly stooping he snatched the sandal from his right foot, slipping […]

November 13

The Adventures of Superman -“Fire in the Sterling Building”

A fire breaks out in the Sterling Building.  A young woman is left to die and Superman rescues her but why was she left there to die? The Adventures of Superman – “Fire in the Sterling Building” – March 4th, 1940)    

November 09

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 1: Carthoris and Thuvia” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

  CHAPTER I CARTHORIS AND THUVIA Upon a massive bench of polished ersite beneath the gorgeous blooms of a giant pimalia a woman sat. Her shapely, sandalled foot tapped impatiently upon the jewel-strewn walk that wound beneath the stately sorapus trees across the scarlet sward of the royal gardens of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth, […]

November 08

The Shadow – “The White God”

  Over a dozen large ships have simply vanished mysteriously.  The Shadow and Margot are off to investigate the strange occurrences. The Shadow – “The White God” – May 1st, 1938

November 08

The Warlord of Mars – “The New Ruler” by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Final Chapter)

THE NEW RULER The flier upon whose deck Dejah Thoris and I found ourselves after twelve long years of separation proved entirely useless. Her buoyancy tanks leaked badly. Her engine would not start. We were helpless there in mid air above the arctic ice. The craft had drifted across the chasm which held the corpses […]

November 07

Suspense – “Will You Walk Into My Parlor”

Unfortunately, only about 15 minutes of this program exists.  It’s even an honor to have these old gems preserved, even if only in a piece.  If you have any information where we could get our hands on the entire episode, the Old Time Radio fandom will be eternally grateful to you! Suspense – “Will You […]

November 05

Buck Rogers and the 25th Century – “Willie Crash Lands His Rocket Roadster”

The plot is in the title folks!  🙂 Buck Rogers and the 25th Century – “Willie Crash Lands His Rocket Roadster” – April 24th, 1939