Dwight Weist
Alan Devitt
Barbara Weeks
Everett Sloane
Karl Swenson
Goldie Originals that include this night
The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
21st Precinct
A man named Fred is wanted for the murder of his wife, and his brother John fears for his safety. The police must track down Fred, who is armed and possibly unstable, before he can harm anyone else.
Ep 27 · Wednesday, January 13, 1954 · 30:18
The Shadow
A mad musician threatens the city with his, "Symphony Of Silence." The system cue has been deleted. This program being syndicated, the date above is subject to correction.
Ep 149 · Sunday, December 4, 1938 · 28:46
Suspense
During a prestigious boat race, a man plots to marry a wealthy woman for her fortune, but complications arise when her cousin joins the crew, threatening his plans.
Ep 809 · Sunday, July 5, 1959 · 18:23
X Minus One
Astronomers on Mars face a crisis when fireworks disrupt their research. They must convince local casino owners to stop the displays before it's too late.
Ep 43 · Wednesday, March 21, 1956 · 27:24
Cloak and Dagger
An OSS operative embarks on a perilous mission in Siam to rescue an American pilot held by the Japanese, navigating enemy territory and unexpected challenges. The stakes are high as he must rely on local allies to succeed.
Ep 8 · Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 29:30
Casey, Crime Photographer
Casey recounts a tale from his great grandfather Patrick's youth in Ireland, where procrastination leads to supernatural consequences on the eve of Halloween. The stakes rise as Patrick must confront his laziness and fulfill his obligations to marry Molly McBride.
Ep 209 · Thursday, October 30, 1947 · 29:57
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
An oriental idol promises riches and wealth in return for a murder. There is about three seconds of another broadcast in the middle of the program.
Ep 400 · Monday, December 13, 1948 · 23:41
A man returns from the grave to kill Aunt Edna, who cheated him out of his land.
Ep 427 · Monday, June 20, 1949 · 25:07
A woman's sister has returned from the dead to kill once again.
Ep 435 · Monday, August 15, 1949 · 24:20
A woman graduates from poisoning pigeons to learning that she is the latest in a long line of murderers. "That was no lady...that was my knife!"
Ep 256 · Tuesday, January 29, 1946 · 29:44
The first show of the series. A woman calling the police is shot while she's on the phone. But she was really killed two hours earlier!
Ep 1 · Tuesday, January 7, 1941 · 25:16
A man is killed when his car explodes...or does he? He confronts his unfaithful wife a strange request.
Ep 418 · Monday, April 18, 1949 · 25:30
A seedy reporter tries to save the brother of a beautiful girl, about to be excecuted for murder. The show has a good surprise ending. The body of the show only.
Ep 442 · Monday, October 3, 1949 · 26:20
Inner Sanctum Mysteries, Episode 439
The Vengeful Corpse
Monday, September 12, 1949 · 28:09
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A woman burned as a witch returns to enact revenge.
Victory & After
1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.
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The Mercury Theatre on the Air
The first show of the series, which is also known as, "FirstPerson, Singular."
Ep 1 · Monday, July 11, 1938 · 55:46
The Devil and Mr O
In Shrinking People, Mr. O explores a tense love triangle involving Peter Stransky, his wife Ellen, and her lover John. As emotions run high, dark secrets and supernatural elements begin to surface.
Ep 26 · Friday, March 10, 1972 · 28:30
A strange tale of insanity and sadism in a New York mansion.
Ep 415 · Monday, March 28, 1949 · 25:55
A retired artist in need of cash sells his brain to the evil Dr. Tarleton, who dies under strange circumstances that very day! The AFRS system cue has been deleted. The story is
Ep 521 · Sunday, August 24, 1952 · 25:17