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Anthology Drama,Horror · 1936–1947

Lights Out

69 episodes · WENR, NBC, CBS

Play “The Coffin in Studio B”
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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

N

Nathan Davis

3 episodes

J

Jess Pugh

2 episodes

T

Tony Parish

2 episodes

C

Charles Egleston

1 episode

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 — 6 episodes

193719381939194119421943194519461947All years

  1. Ep 19460713

    Jul 13, 1946 · The Coffin in Studio B

    Two actors rehearsing for a radio show called "Lights Out" come upon a mysterious little man selling coffins. One of the actors has a sudden need for a coffin, while he's on the air! The script is similar to the "Quiet Please" story of March 22, 1948 (also written by Wyllis Coope…

    27:52

  2. Ep 19460720

    Jul 20, 1946 · Haunted Cell

    58:52

  3. Ep 19460727

    Jul 27, 1946 · Battle of the Magicians

    Mr. Saladin says that he can bring back the dead.

    29:29

  4. Ep 19460803

    Aug 3, 1946 · Revenge of India

    An Englishman in the East returns to Chicago to revenge the death of his brother. The program opening is very slightly upcut. The story is also known as, "Hindu Revenge."

    28:41

  5. Ep 19460810

    Aug 10, 1946 · Ghost on the Newsreel Negative

    Two newsreel cameramen on an assignment to film a haunted house..succeed. The story is also known as, "The Ghost In The Newsreels." The script was previously used on April 6, 1943 as, "Superfeature" (see cat. #13244).

    29:24

  6. Ep 19460824

    Aug 24, 1946 · The Signal Man

    The last of an eight program "revival" series.

    27:28

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.