Herb Butterfield

Ep 856

A beautiful story about a strict school headmaster who is retiring with his secret grief. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." The story was subsequently produced on The Lux Video Theatre on April 7, 1955.

Ep 855

Two trees, owned by an ordinary family, start growing money instead of leaves! AFRTS program name: "Radio Theatre." The story was produced subsequently on The Lux Video Theatre on March 17, 1955.

Ep 854

A contrived, but nonetheless interesting drama involving a flood, a group of nuns, a halfwit, and a beautiful murderess who is to be executed in the morning. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 523

'Dutch Schultz' presents a gripping portrayal of the infamous gangster's life during the turbulent 1930s. As Schultz learns of a secret meeting among rival crime bosses, he realizes that his authority is being challenged. The episode captures the tense atmosphere of organized cri…

Ep 520

In this episode, a man wakes up to a troubling numbness down one side of his body, which he fears may signal the onset of a serious health issue. As he navigates his day, he reflects on the implications of his condition and the prospect of living as an invalid. After confiding in…

Ep 519

In Hellfire, a struggling wildcat oil driller finally strikes oil, only to have his fortune turn when the well erupts into flames. With stockholders growing impatient and financial ruin looming, he resolves to extinguish the fire on his own. As he battles the inferno, he must con…

Ep 518

In The Empty Chair, a young teen named Bobby Morrison drives recklessly, showcasing a blatant disregard for traffic safety. After a serious accident involving his classmate David Cooper, Bobby is left to confront the reality of his actions and the empty chair that symbolizes the…

Ep 845

A mysterious woman from Italy turns out to be a devil, or perhaps an angel? AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 838

A classic tale of terror, every bit as good as the Hitchcock movie. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 173

In The Harry Brian Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is drawn into the dark underbelly of Broadway when boxer Harry Brian is discovered beaten and dying. His last fight ended in tragedy, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. As Clover investigates, he…

Ep 168

In The John Nelson Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is called to the Ruxton Hotel, where John Nelson has been discovered dead, stabbed in his room. As Clover investigates, he learns that Nelson had no apparent means of support and finds a newspaper clipping about a famous husb…

Ep 511

Part one of Othello introduces the audience to a web of deceit and manipulation in Venice. Iago, who harbors deep resentment towards Othello for promoting Cassio over him, conspires to ruin Othello's marriage to Desdemona. As Iago stirs trouble by alerting Desdemona's father, Bra…

Ep 825

A good two-fisted newspaper yarn. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 509

In this gripping episode of Suspense, a man named Phil Penn finds himself accused of robbing a store, a crime he vehemently denies. The twist comes when the husband of a murder victim, Mr. Tyler, steps into the picture as his public defender. As the investigation unfolds, it beco…