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Anthology Drama,Horror · 1936–1947

Lights Out

69 episodes · WENR, NBC, CBS

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About this show

Lights Out is a anthology drama,horror radio series (1936–1947) on WENR, NBC, CBS. Hosted by Arch Oboler.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Mercedes McCambridge

8 episodes

Boris Aplon

5 episodes

Lou Merrill

5 episodes

Bea Benaderet

2 episodes

Byron Kane

2 episodes

Hans Conried

2 episodes

B

Boris Karloff

2 episodes

N

Nathan Davis

3 episodes

C

Cathy Lewis

2 episodes

J

Jess Pugh

2 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

A

Arch Oboler

3 episodes

F

Frank Martin

2 episodes

B

Bob Lemond

1 episode

B

Bob Murphy

1 episode

K

Ken Niles

1 episode

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

I

Ironized Yeast

20 episodes

E

Energine Shoe White

9 episodes

E

Energine Cleaning Fluid

3 episodes

M

Molle Shaving Cream

2 episodes

S

Schick Pens

1 episode

S

Schick Razors

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

C

CBS net

40 episodes

N

NBC net

11 episodes

NBC

1 episode

A

ABC net

1 episode

Episodes

Cataloged so far — 69 episodes · page 1 of 5

193719381939194119421943194519461947All years

1936

  1. Ep 19361014

    Oct 14, 1936 · The Fast One

    22:28

  2. Ep 19361209

    Dec 9, 1936 · Nobody Died

    An old woman is about to die. She calls for Dr. Miller, who really can help her. A hypodermic needle starts the cure. She becomes a young girl! This treatment has a military application as well. The sound effect of the woman's breathing adds to the genuine chills. A good story an…

    27:51

1937

  1. Ep 19370310

    Mar 10, 1937 · Chicken Heart

    19:54

  2. Ep 19370623

    Jun 23, 1937 · Happy Ending

    25:02

  3. Ep 19371222

    Dec 22, 1937 · Uninhabited (Christmas Story - 1918)

    A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before? Are they wise men? Well-written.

    30:10

1938

  1. Ep 19380323

    Mar 23, 1938 · The Dream

    The series' fourth anniversary broadcast. An accused murderer has never dreamt in his entire life, until a beautifully shaped woman, with a face from hell, appears to him and says only one word..."kill"! The show features lots of screaming and mayhem. A script with the same title…

    30:03

  2. Ep 19380406

    Apr 6, 1938 · Cat Wife

    The script was used on the program previously. The story was voted by listeners "the best" "Lights Out" story. A man's cat-like wife goes too far. The show features a fine performance by Karloff and an even better one by the "Cat Wife," who receives no billing.

    29:17

  3. Ep 19380511

1939

  1. Ep 19390426

    Apr 26, 1939 · The Devil's Due

    Mitchell Rozinsky and his henchmen use knives, needles and broken bones while committing murders. In need of a hideout, a new "partner" reviews their many accomplishments.

    30:01

1941

  1. Ep 19410217

    Feb 17, 1941 · Special To Hollywood

    25:03

1942

  1. Ep 19421006

    Oct 6, 1942 · What the Devil

    The first show of the series on CBS. A woman leaves her husband and child to find danger in Mexico, from a hostile truck driver.

    21:41

  2. Ep 19421013

    Oct 13, 1942 · Revolt of the Worms

    A good horror thriller with excellent sound effects. Giant worms and a testy scientist. Pity the wife. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." A "Lights Out" opening has been added by a well-meaning fool.

    22:17

  3. Ep 19421020

    Oct 20, 1942 · Poltergeist (Gravestone)

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FAQ

Can I stream Lights Out free on Goldie?
Yes. Lights Out episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Lights Out episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 69 playable Lights Out episodes cataloged so far — a partial set of surviving recordings (multi-part serials may still be incomplete on this hub). More episodes appear as cataloging continues; this count is not the full historical run.
When did Lights Out originally air?
Lights Out originally aired 1936–1947 on WENR, NBC, CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Lights Out?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.

  • Ep 19371229

    Dec 29, 1937 · The Dark

    7:21

    • May 11, 1938 · It Happened

    A young woman visiting Paris is kidnapped by a man claiming that her father owes him $150,000. Her adventures in the sewers of Paris include a madman who makes jewelry from the bones of the dead bodies floating past.

    29:11

    How'd you like to have your head squashed flat by a tombstone? The story is also known as, "Gravestone." The program closing has been deleted.

    26:23

  • Ep 19421027

    Oct 27, 1942 · Mungahra (The House Is Haunted)

    23:37