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An insanely jealous orchestra conductor is convinced that his wife is seeing a young artist. The husband's thoughts are heard, as well as his words...an interesting technique.

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Wartime Weeknights

Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

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An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees.

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In a sweltering Kansas heat wave, a Shakespearean actor named Irving Henry becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after he is found near a dead body. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon delves into the case, he uncovers the dark motivations behind Henry's actions.

Ep 18 · Saturday, August 23, 1952 · 30:15

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The John Blackwell Case

Richard Diamond faces a peculiar client who reveals his intention to commit murder. As Diamond navigates this dangerous situation, he must outsmart a small but threatening figure with a gun.

Ep 34 · Saturday, December 17, 1949 · 29:32

The Adventures of Sam Spade

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Sam becomes a chauffeur to enter a wealthy home and discover who's been threatening a woman. "Betty" turns out to be quite deadly, but not for the reason you think!

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Lights Out 1943-06-15 (37) Prelude to Murder.mp3

Lights Out, Episode 19430615

Prelude to Murder

Tuesday, June 15, 1943 · 24:59

Lights Out, Episode 19430615

Prelude to Murder

Tuesday, June 15, 1943 · 24:59

1943

Midwar evenings, full strength.

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The Forties

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The Mel Blanc Show

Trial Separation

Mel and Betty decide to try a separation, prompting Mel to seek out other women. As he navigates his new dating life, he realizes the challenges of being without Betty.

Ep 38 · Tuesday, May 20, 1947 · 25:22

The Devil and Mr O

Shrinking People

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.

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Lights Out

Execution

A well-written drama about a Nazi officer who hangs a woman in revenge for wounding a German soldier. He then hangs the same woman over and over again. A well-written story with

Ep 19430427 · Tuesday, April 27, 1943 · 29:20

That night in history

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  • 1943 — The Holocaust: Germany liquidates the Jewish Ghetto in Brzeżany, Poland (now Berezhany, Ukraine). Around 1,180 Jews are led to the city's old Jewish graveyard and shot.

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  2. Lights OutPrelude to MurderCurrently listeningEpisode 19430615
  3. SuspenseLast NightEpisode 46