Radio Mystery Theater Favorites

"CBS Radio Mystery Theater" was an old-time radio show with a cast was made up of voice actors. The show relied on sound effects and musical underscoring to create its atmosphere.

"Radio Mystery Theater" was a popular old-time radio show that ran from 1974 to 1982 and was well received by audiences during its time on the air.

Some of the critical reception of the show:

Nostalgia Today: Many fans of the show look back on it with fondness and appreciate it as a classic example of old-time radio.
Suspenseful storytelling: Critics have praised the show for its suspenseful and well-crafted stories, which often drew on classic works of mystery and horror literature.
Atmosphere: The show's use of sound effects and musical underscoring was noted for its ability to create a spooky and suspenseful atmosphere that effectively set the mood for each episode.
Acting: The show's cast of voice actors was also well-regarded for their performances, which were able to bring the stories to life through their delivery of dialogue and sound effects.

"CBS Radio Mystery Theater" is remembered as a classic example of old-time radio, and its well-crafted stories and atmospheric sound design continue to captivate audiences today.

"The House on Chimney Pot Lane" based on the Suspense episode, "The House in Cypress Canyon" - A young woman inherits a mysterious old mansion in the hills of Los Angeles and moves in, only to find that strange and eerie things start happening.
"House of the Voodoo Queen" - A man inherits a cursed estate in the Louisiana bayou that is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a voodoo priestess.
"The Tell-Tale Heart" - A retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story about a man who is driven to madness by guilt after he murders an old man and tries to hide the body under the floorboards.
"The Phantom of the Opera" - A retelling of the classic Gaston Leroux novel about a mysterious and disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House.

1946 Great Crepitation Fart Contest

Not for the faint of heart, here is the remarkable 1946 Crepitation (Fart) Contest (part of the 1946 News Broadcasts Collection ). You'll enjoy the fart-off between champion Englishman Lord Windsmear, and challenger, Australian Paul Boomer who had stowed aboard a cabbage freighter. The hilarious comedy recording was apparently created a spoof by two Canadian radio sportscasters in 1946, but this 15 minute recording definitely has some gems in it. Apparently they made several copies, but it was not for distribution. The recording was copied again and again on disc and reel to reel tape. It was distributed underground and played in dark rooms and back alleys around the world. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element This recording is available with many other delightful treats on Random Rarities #7 available on MP3 CD , Audio CD , and instant download .

January 27, 1948: Wire Recording introduced the 'Wireway'

January 27, 1948: The first magnetic tape recorder was introduced by Wire Recording Corporation of America. ‘Wire Way,’ as it was called, had an integrated oscillator and was sold for $149.50 at the time.

December 25, 1942: 'Victory Parade's Christmas Party of Spotlight Bands' Hit The Airwaves

December 25, 1942: All day long, Coca-Cola sponsored Victory Parade's Christmas Party of Spotlight Band s, transmitted on NBC Blue Network. The long-winded broadcast was picked up by more than 142 radio networks. In an attempt to make itself a network to reckon with, the NBC Blue Network collaborated with Coca-Cola Company to broadcast Victory Parade's Christmas Party of Spotlight Bands . The show was an unusual one in that it was broadcast throughout the entire day, making it the longest broadcast of a commercially-sponsored program on the radio. The marathon broadcast was aired over more than 142 radio networks.

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