“Two Sharp Knives” was adapted from the short story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, which was first published in Colliers, January 13,1934. Stories for Men: an Anthology (1944), also published the story. John Dickson Carr, a staple of the Suspense radio drama adapted this story for radio. As the story begins, early in the morning a […]
Category Archives: Old Time Radio
January
23
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – “The Origin”
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Imagine being able to watch a person’s memories like a television? Buck Rogers was ahead of it’s time when it first talked about this possibility. In this “Origin” episode of Buck Rogers, it gets quite technical with a ton of gobbly gook that a tech nerd will love. Such an experiment is performed on Buck […]
January
10
“Courtesy” – X Minus One
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“This is the story of the second expedition to the planet of Landor. I’m recording it for any future expeditions which might land on this God forsaken sphere in the hope that they may learn from our tragic example. As I write there are two of us left – just two out of the original […]
January
09
“The Silent Hands” – Inner Sanctum Mystery
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Police reports of a woman in white are appearing around town on a murderous rampage! “The Silent Hands” – Inner Sanctum Mystery – May 13th, 1944
December
04
The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent Captured by The Wolf”
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“The Wolf” captures Clark Kent and redoubles his effort to make “The Silver Clipper” vanish! The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent Captured by The Wolf” – February 2nd, 1940
October
31
Halloween Edition: “Mercury Theater – Dracula”
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Requires no introduction! Everyone either remembers or have heard about the War of the Worlds scare that happened back in the 1930’s when Orson Wells rocked the country with his martian excursion into terror. But before that, he shocked the world with his portrayal of Dracula. To this day it is probably one of the best-produced […]
October
24
Halloween Edition: “Whence Came You?” – Quiet, Please
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An archaeologist is being tailed by a mysterious woman of almost supernatural beauty. He moves through the streets of Cairo in an attempt to unearth an ancient and terrible horror. Quiet, Please isn’t as prolific as other radio drams in terms of pure horror, however, this episode is a masterpiece in using all the well-known […]
October
19
Halloween Edition: Escape – “How Love Came to Professor Guildea”
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Professor Guildea is probably one of the most intelligent people on the planet. He calculates that the human penchant for Love is a weakness. However, something non-human decides to fall in love with him and becomes obsessed. This episode of Escape is one our personal favorites in the series. Escape – “How Love Came to […]
October
18
Halloween Edition: Escape “Evening Primrose”
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“You are groping in the midnight dimness of a gigantic department store and suddenly you realize that you are not alone, but a hundred eyes are glaring at you from the shadows and a hundred hands are reaching for your throat and your most urgent desire is to … escape!” Escape – “Evening Primrose” November 5, […]
October
17
Halloween Edition: Suspense – “Ghost Hunt”
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Think the “Found Footage” genre is new? Think again, Suspense had that in the bag back in the 40’s and it was way scarier than Blair Witch Project. In Ghost Hunt, a radio host decides it would be a great idea to spend the night in a haunted house that is infamous for being haunted. Needless to say, he […]
October
16
Halloween Edition: Suspense – “The Dunwich Horror”
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Suspense brings to life one of H.P. Lovecraft’s most memorable and frightening stories. Wilbur Whateley, the village weirdo, desperately needs to get his hands on the local Miskatonic university’s ultra-rare book, the Necronomicon. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Suspense – “The Dunwich Horror” November 1st, 1945
October
12
Halloween Edition: Columbia Workshop – “Carmilla”
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J.S. LeFanu’s famous vampire novel is brought to life by a master of horror scriptwriter Lucille Fletcher. Voiced by Jeanette Nolan, she places a wicked sexy voice to the vampire and will seduce your cute little ears as you give it a listen. Just be sure not to let her get too close right? Columbia […]
October
11
Halloween Edition: Lights Out – Valse Triste
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Two women go on vacation to get away from it all. Relaxation isn’t on the itinerary however when a psychopath with a talent for playing the violin falls in love with one of them and decides that he must marry her! Of course, he has to kill the friend. Arch Oboler is absolutely terrifying in this […]
October
10
Halloween Edition: Lights Out – “The Dream”
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What if Boris Karloff, Legendary Master of Horror, keeps having a recurring dream about committing murder? Lights Out – “The Dream” – March 23rd, 1943
October
05
Halloween Edition: The Witch’s Tale – “The Devil Doctor”
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“The Devil Doctor” is a fun story that goes old school. Insert scary story and then a warlock who has a penchant for sacrificing hundreds of people to Satan. Then sprinkle about a group of non-believers who open his tomb and you have one hell of a spooky romp through an ancient town. The Witch’s Tale […]
October
04
Halloween Edition: Nightfall – “A Glimpse of Eternity”
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Two friends discover that they can reanimate the dead! All in the name of medical science! Of course the obvious happens but it is still scary as hell! Nightfall – “A Glimpse of Eternity” May 21st, 1982
October
03
Halloween Edition: The Shadow – “Death Rides a Broomstick”
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A witch trial was held in the Scottish Highlands in the year 1741 and a woman was put to death by burning at the stake. The witch put a curse on the judge, the head of the McCavery clan. Two hundred years later, the curse would return to end the bloodline of the McCavery for […]
October
02
Halloween Edition: The Vampire’s Desire (The Hermit’s Cave)
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It’s a stormy night and Mr. Winton and John have lost their way and drenched to the skin they go to a nearby house for shelter. However, the old woman who answers tells them that they are not welcome and slams the door on them. John puts his foot in the door and they enter […]
September
28
The Shadow – “The Silent Avenger”
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An inmate who’s about to go to the electric chair convinces his bother to seek revenge on those who put him on death row. The Shadow – “The Silent Avenger” March 13th, 1938
September
27
Suspense – “Til Death Do Us Part”
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Being married for over seven years, Paul had once loved his wife. He had loved her as no other man could love her. Now when he sees her he is disgusted and is agitated at the very sight of her. It grinds his gears even being near her. What happened? 10 months ago Paul had […]
September
21
X Minus One – “Almost Human”
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“Have you heard of the new science called cybernetics? It concerns mans efforts to develop a perfect thinking machine a robot electronic brain that will not only do mans work but will even think for him. A robot that is almost human…” X Minus One – “Almost Human” by Robert Bloch – August 11, 1955
September
20
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “The Melody of Death”
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A newlywed is warned by a violin playing gypsy that she has been cursed. She must never listen to a special melody or it would forever haunt her! Inner Sanctum Mystery – “The Melody of Death”– April 22, 1944
September
19
The Adventures of Superman – “Keno’s Landslide”
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“The Wolf” and Keno Carter attempt to sabotage “The Limited” by starting landslide onto the tracks. The Adventures of Superman – “Keno’s Landslide” February 16, 1940
September
18
The Shadow – “The Bride of Death”
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Lamont Cranston finds himself in a fishing village where a mysterious cult partakes in the sacrifice of human beings. The leader of the cult live extravagantly and is lead by an old woman who may have murdered the village preacher. The Shadow – “The Bride of Death” March 6, 1938
September
14
Suspense – “The Bride Vanishes”
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A married couple must solve a mystery involving a disappearing bride and a haunted sea cave. Suspense – “The Bride Vanishes” by John Dickson Carr. December 1, 1942.
September
12
Flash Gordon – Pit of Death
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Flash Gordon – “Pit of Death” September 21, 1935
September
11
X Minus One – “The Veldt”
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Based on Ray Bradbury’s story “The Illustrated Man”, the retelling of a story about an odd completely automated nursery that takes care of all of the child’s needs. However; something is never what it seems. X Minus One – “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury. August 4, 1955
September
07
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “The Skull that Walked”
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Ever feel like digging up a creepy haunted skull from an old Indian burial ground? Only fun could happen right?! Inner Sanctum Mystery – “The Skull that Walked” April 15, 1944
September
06
The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent, Mild Mannered Reporter”
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Superman must accompany Commander Richards to prevent “The Shark” from sabotaging the “Y-Boat”. The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent, Mild Mannered Reporter” February 14, 1940
September
05
The Shadow – “The Plot Murder”
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A hypnotist hijacks a flying torpedo then uses it to destroy the head quarters of the war department! The Shadow – “The Plot Murder” February 2nd, 1938
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