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Ken Niles

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Boris Karloff

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Leith Stevens

Lurene Tuttle

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1947

Peak postwar network polish.

24 episodes

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Inner Sanctum Mysteries

Death for Sale

A seven-year insurance scheme is delayed by two complications... a blackmailer and his wife. The script was previously used on, "Inner Sanctum," on October 30, 1945.

Ep 515 · Sunday, July 13, 1952 · 24:51

Have Gun — Will Travel

When in Rome

Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual reque

Ep 49 · Sunday, October 25, 1959 · 24:29

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Matter of the Medium, Well Done - Ep 5

The conclusion of the story. A bit of heartbreak for a very chastened girl. The system cue has been deleted, the program is apparently otherwise complete.

Ep 395 · Friday, May 18, 1956 · 14:36

Suspense

The Tip

A woman is held captive in her home by a man seeking revenge against her husband. As they wait for the husband to return, tensions rise and her love for him is put to the ultimate test.

Ep 559 · Tuesday, July 6, 1954 · 30:06

Broadway Is My Beat

The Barbara Hunt Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the attempted murder of Barbara Hunt, a once-famous dancer found shot in her apartment. As he delves into her past, he uncovers secrets and connections that reveal the darker side of Broadway.

Ep 165 · Saturday, May 16, 1953 · 29:32

Let George Do It

The Forgotten Murder

George Valentine investigates a fifteen-year-old murder at the request of a desperate woman. The case leads him to South America and a millionaire who may hold the key to the truth.

Ep 292 · Monday, April 14, 1952 · 29:36

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (lights-out-1943-04-20-29-kill). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Lights Out 1947-07-16 (2) Death Robbery.mp3

Lights Out, Episode 19470716

Death Robbery

Wednesday, July 16, 1947 · 29:03

Lights Out, Episode 19470716

Death Robbery

Wednesday, July 16, 1947 · 29:03

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The opening words of the program ("Lights Out") are off-mike. A scientist brings his wife back from the dead...with pretty gruesome results. Lurene Tuttle romps through her part, leaving Boris in the dust.

The Forties

A whole decade on the dial.

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Victory & After

1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.

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Lux Radio Theatre

Goodbye, My Fancy

Ep 773 · Monday, January 14, 1952 · 55:06

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Hail Farewell Caper

The last show of the series. A strange little man tries to kill himself while Willie Johnson is scheduled to die at San Quentin tonight. He was framed. A well-done finale to a f

Ep 245 · Friday, April 27, 1951 · 29:49

Lights Out

Visitor from Hades

One day, the devil calmly walks in and sits down in the living room...to watch. The program name is also known as, "Arch Oboler's Plays."

Ep 19430713 · Tuesday, July 13, 1943 · 20:21

Lights Out

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

Ep 19380323 · Wednesday, March 23, 1938 · 30:03

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1947 — Korean politician Lyuh Woon-hyung is assassinated.
  • 1947 — Prime Minister of the shadow Burmese government, Bogyoke Aung San and eight others are assassinated.

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