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Host

D

Dan Seymour

Cast›

Alfred Shirley

E

Edgar Barrier

E

Elliott Reid

E

Eustace Wyatt

F

Frank Readick

Orson Welles

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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Suspense

The Hitch-Hiker

A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.

Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

The Shadow

Revenge On The Shadow

A crime boss (with a marked foreign accent) plans to kill the Shadow, with the help of his old enemies and by using Margo Lane! The show being syndicated, the date above is subjec

Ep 131 · Sunday, July 31, 1938 · 29:33

Lux Radio Theatre

Pickup on South Street

A good story about a pickpocket who lifts stolen microfilm from a Communist spy in the subway. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 886 · Monday, June 21, 1954 · 52:20

Cavalcade of America

Dr Franklin Goes to Court

In Dr. Franklin Goes to Court, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams navigate the complexities of early American diplomacy during a crucial peace conference with British forces. Their mission is fraught with challenges as they seek to secure support for the struggling colonies.

Ep 200 · Wednesday, November 13, 1940 · 29:31

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Paradise Lost Matter

Johnny enters the Mackley Home For The Aged, near Kingston, New York. He's there to investigate four sudden deaths, in each case, the Mackley Home was named as insurance beneficia

Ep 699 · Sunday, August 14, 1960 · 20:59

Have Gun — Will Travel

Shanghai Is a Verb

Hey Boy has disappeared from the Barbary Coast. Bubonic plague and a shanghai ensue. See cat. #62984 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 72 · Sunday, April 3, 1960 · 24:13

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

The Man Who Was Thursday

Announced as the ninth and last show of the series. A most confusing and wonderful show and story. Exciting, dramatic, puzzling, a second hearing is wanted immediately. This ser

Ep 9 · Monday, September 5, 1938 · 57:25

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

The Count of Monte Cristo

Eighth show of the series. The favorite story about a young lad who enters a dungeon, and years later emerges as the fabulously wealthy Count. The series was also known as, "Firs

Ep 8 · Monday, August 29, 1938 · 59:00

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

Around the World in 80 Days

An original adaption by Orson Welles of the story of Phileas Fogg, the eternally punctual Englishman.

Ep 16 · Sunday, October 23, 1938 · 57:03

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

War of the Worlds

The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey.

Ep 17 · Sunday, October 30, 1938 · 51:25

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

Dracula

The first show of the series, which is also known as, "FirstPerson, Singular."

Ep 1 · Monday, July 11, 1938 · 55:46

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

Treasure Island

Second show of the series. An excellent adaptation of the classic adventure tale. This program is also known as, "First Person, Singular."

Ep 2 · Monday, July 18, 1938 · 63:54

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (TheMercuryTheatreontheAir). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

Mercury Theater 1938-11-20 - 20) Pickwick Papers.mp3

The Mercury Theatre on the Air, Episode 20

Pickwick Papers

Sunday, November 20, 1938 · 61:21

The Mercury Theatre on the Air, Episode 20

Pickwick Papers

Sunday, November 20, 1938 · 61:21

R

Ray Collins

Network›

C

CBS net

Network

Announced as the twentieth show of the series. Very English and very 19th century stories of jolly olde England.

Orson Welles on the Dial

Mercury Theatre energy.

24 episodes

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Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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X Minus One

Protection

A Columbia University student receives protection from an invisible alien named Durg, but he must avoid a mysterious action called 'lessenorizing' to stay safe. As he navigates this bizarre situation, he faces unexpected dangers and strange warnings.

Ep 93 · Wednesday, March 20, 1957 · 22:16

Fort Laramie

Squaw Man

Will Granby, a squaw man, warns Captain Quince that the Arapaho are off the reservation and desperate for food. Tensions rise as the cavalry must decide how to handle the impending conflict.

Ep 3 · Sunday, February 5, 1956 · 29:33

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

The Thirty Nine Steps

A spy story based on the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock movie. See cat. #10630 for a rehearsal recording of the program. This series is also known as, "First Person, Singular."

Ep 4 · Monday, August 1, 1938 · 62:52

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

A Tale of Two Cities

The third show of the series. Orson Welles subsequently played the same role on The Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of March 26, 1945 (see cat. #10444). This series is also known as,

Ep 3 · Monday, July 25, 1938 · 59:33

That night in history

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  1. The Jack Benny ProgramToo Hot to HandleEpisode 311
  2. The Mercury Theatre on the AirPickwick PapersCurrently listeningEpisode 20
  3. The ShadowDeath Is BlindEpisode 147