Moonlight Audio Theatre

Chapter One- The First War That Arthur Had and How He Won The Field King Arthur– Chandler Walpole Merlin– Blair Palmerlee Narrator: Nicola Branch Queen Anna Morgause: Olivia Steel Sir Kay: Thomas McCutchen Sir Ector: David Kendall King Lot: Greg Clancy Cormack: Seth Binderup King Ban: Wesley Gainey Euphemia: Lindsey Smith Knight: Justin Sowell

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon was one of the greatest juvenile adventure radio series ever - part of a trinity of kids' shows that originated from Station WXYZ in Detroit. (The other two were The Green Hornet and most famously, The Lone Ranger.)  For 16 years on the radio airwaves, Preston the Mountie and his dog Yukon King maintained  law and order in the wilds of the frozen Northwest, racking up hundreds of red-blooded audio dramas before he and his huskies trekked to television. Project Audion has located a MISSING episode's script that originally aired on May 25, 1955 -- just two weeks before show ended its run. What's more, we are delighted to feature 94-year-old Chuck Daugherty, who was actually heard in some of the original Preston series episodes during his time at WXYZ over 70 years ago. He's part of a terrifically talented coast-to-coast cast for this episode, recorded live via Zoom. OUR CAST: Vincent Caruso in New York Chuck Daugherty in Detroit, Michigan Hunter Adkins in Salisbury, Maryland Kyle Bonn in the wilds of Oregon Frank Guglielmelli in Philadelphia Glenn Hascall in Dodge City, Kansas Craig Wichman in New York and Larry Groebe (woof!) in Dallas, Texas

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 50: Sherlock Holmes Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 50, our Season 5 premiere! Pete, Paul and Patte welcome Essential Listener Andy, who has suggested an episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Gielgud and Richardson, entitled "The Final Problem." Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our fiftieth number (but 1st official episode of S5), this episode of Sherlock Holmes, from 4-17-55. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Patte's pick again, and she, being a Neighbour from the North, will finally bring us a Canadian example of OTR, an episode of Wayne & Shuster! Join us then, won't you?

GRAY AREA PRODUCTIONS Presents "The Yellow Wallpaper" From Edward Champion, creator of The Gray Area audio drama series, comes this exciting modernization of the classic 1892 story, “The Yellow Wallpaper“, from Charlotte Perkins Gilman. When a woman is captivated by the patterns of the wallpaper in her home, a powerful testament in psychological terror is the result!

Bat-Supe! Episode 35: Is There Another Superman Part 9 abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Superman believes he spotted his impostor flying high above Lordville! Flying off to confront him, he left Batman and Robin behind to wait and worry. Suddenly, they spotted their friend walking through town. Or was it? Fearing the imposter defeated Superman, the Dynamic Duo watches helplessly as another bank robbery unfolds before them! Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll have another visit from our old pal Superman himself! Part 9 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 8, 1946

A PROJECT AUDION EXTRA: The Adventures of Stan Slade, "The Burmese Penguin Caper"   What do you do if you grew up listening the classic dramatic series on the radio, then found a career writing TV comedy for Bob Hope, and now, decades later, you still harbor fond feelings about those radio shows of your youth? Well, if you're Robert L. Mills, you write shows like the one you're about to hear.  It's a takeoff of a certain famous detective whose name sounds awfully similar to OUR show's hero, named Stan Slade. The original "Adventures of Sam Spade" was broadcast in the late 1940s and early '50s. It starred Howard Duff as the detective created by Dashiell Hammett. It was a fun show that never took itself entirely seriously. Mr. Mills has nudged his tribute a little further into the tongue-in-cheek -- or should I say tongue in beak? -territory, reuniting the detective with his old adversaries from the Maltese Falcon movie, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Everyone in our cast gets to have some fun with this adventure of Stan Slade, Detective, entitled "The Burmese Penguin Caper". 

MISFITS AUDIO: The Lone Ranger, ep. 11 "Smoke Over Missouri" The Lone Ranger helps prevent the sabotage of a riverboat bound for St Louis that is carrying damning evidence against a crew of crooked fur traders. Jon Specht as The Announcer Bobbie Owens as Lola Larry Phelen as Earl Medbury Paul Lavelle as Jeff Strider Pete Lutz as Skinner Fleet Mike Hennessy as Pete Marvin Pete Lutz as Indians 1 and 2 Glenn Hascall as Prince Totowaiku Bill and James Smagata as the Dock Hands Tom Chalker as the Sheriff With Capt. John Tadrzak as Tonto And Jim Patton as Lone Ranger Commercial Written and Produced by John Bell Art and Direction by Jim Smagata  

It's a double-feature from Classic Radio Road Show, performed before a live audience.  Gunsmoke represents the rarest of phenomena in the annals of radio and television. It not only ran for decades, but it also introduced to the public a cast of characters that gradually took on mythic proportions and forever became part of the popular consciousness. SuZanne and Gabor Barabas, the authors of the preeminent book on the history of both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke, were on hand at this live performance to talk afterward about the series and answer questions. Frontier Gentleman was one of several "adult westerns," along with Gunsmoke and others, that appeared on radio and television in the early 1950s. The genre was described as "grittier, more realistic", and clearly intended for an older audience.   Cast of Gunsmoke:  Elaine Steelman as Kitty Marcia Finn as Edna Michael Bürgi as Chester Brian Hotaling as Mitt Dillon Anthony Aversano as Doc Duane Noch as Hans Gruber Sheldon Fallon as Mr. Jonas Cast of Frontier Gentleman:  Michael Bürgi as Announcer and C.B. Brian Hotaling as Kendall Marcia Finn as Black Anthony Aversano as Charlie Duane Noch as Beljoy Sheldon and Roberta Fallon as Mr. & Mrs. Willis Laurie Noch as Mercy Day Elaine Steelman as Mrs. Beljoy  

Bat-Supe! Episode 34: Is There Another Superman Part 8 abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Clark Kent has made a deal with Inspector Henderson to keep him from releasing the evidence against Superman: he'll produce the real bank robber in 24 hours, or he'll make sure that Superman turns himself in! The pressure is on for Superman, Batman, and Robin to get to the bottom of the bank robberies! Plus, in today's Important Message, thugs and criminals couldn't take down Superman. Could Bat-Supe be the secret to your success? Part 8 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 7, 1946!    

EPISODE 3 - AL'S PREGNANT Welcome. Welcome to Mutant County! Lady Finger is a small town like any other. Nestled in the heart of a small county, the denizens are, for the most part, just like you and me. In fact, they could be you and me except for one important detail… or two. Lady Finger and the surrounding hamlets that make up Clover County will – in the not too distant future – suffer massive nuclear fallout from a sudden reactor leak.  Soon they will be quietly wondering if the radioactivity created the abominations that besiege their little community or indeed merely attracted them – perhaps from some unspeakable interdimensional rift. By the time the Cultists take over the local graveyard and mysterious government agents impose an invisible barrier around the entire county “for their safety”, Clover County will be no more, and Mutant County will stand, festering, in its place.  And yet the good people of the county remain, and they'd like to welcome you to their little village… be it ever so humble. Episode 3: “Al's Pregnant” was written and performed by Michael P. Thiessen and Peter Church.

Radio Icebox Season 01, Episode 03 “To Catch a Ghost” An attempt to exorcise the ghost haunting the station's attic goes horribly wrong. JJ: .Jeffrey Adams Abby: Aela Mackintsoh Barb: Victoria Olson Cody: Cody Boyer Jennifer: Scotta Turner Dr. Graves: Douglas Skief  

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Inspector Henderson has announced that he has evidence that Superman is behind the bank robberies! Will Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne be able to convince Henderson that it wasn't Superman? The stakes are higher than ever! Plus, in today's Important Message, there's a special surprise underneath the labels of your specially marked cans of Bat-Supe! Part 7 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 6, 1946!

AUDIO GROOVE CATS present: X-Minus-One, The C-Chute The Amigos and Audio Groove Cats present Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction tale, The C-Chute. In their remake of a classic X-Minus One episode, the passengers on a spaceship are taken prisoner--will they go quietly, or will they garner the courage to set themselves free? Cast  NBC/Announcer: JOHN BELL Stuart: LOTHAR TUPPAN Voice   : JEFF BILLARD LeBlanc: LARRY GROEBE Colonel: DAVID AULT A. Polyorketes: JOHN BELL D. Polyorketes: PETE LUTZ Mullen: JACK WARD Kloro: JOHN BELL  

A Twelve Chimes Chat - The Inspiration of “Lights Out” Join us now for a discussion on the topic of Twelve Chimes' main inspiration, the old-time radio show "Lights Out," with Twelve Chimes creator/director/producer Aimee Pavy and actor, filmmaker, and podcaster Brett Stillo.

"Tuntemus' Strange Journey" ~ S1 E3 of the Dungeons & Damsels fantasy adventure series   Running errands for a peculiar lord in Gardur, Tuntemus takes an unexpected journey into a strange realm.   Written and performed by David Ian

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Superman is running out of options. But Batman is convinced that there's another Superman behind it all. Desperate for answers, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent explain Superman's situation to Dr. Halper, an expert in atomic exposure. And what an answer they get! Plus, in today's Important Message, the wait is over as we reveal the next Swell Prize! Part 6 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 5, 1946!  

Barnaby Druthers, London's second favorite detective, investigates mysteries with his intellectual partner, Harper Thorne. The “Classic Druthers” stories take place in Victorian London. The “Modern Druthers” stories take place in modern day America.  The Barnaby Druthers Audio Theater program and the Barnaby Druthers Mystery Hour are programs that are broadcast on community radio stations across the United States, in Canada and New Zealand. The Tales of Mystery and Adventure are selected short stories formatted specifically for Moonlight Audio Theatre. Ep 2 The Cotswold Spectre When an unusual ghost frightens the local community, Harper Thorne is invited to the Cotswolds to investigate. A midnight visit to the cemetery where the ominous spirit allegedly resides may spell her doom!  

EPISODE 2 - Edgemont Springs Welcome. Welcome to Mutant County! Lady Finger is a small town like any other. Nestled in the heart of a small county, the denizens are, for the most part, just like you and me. In fact, they could be you and me except for one important detail… or two. Lady Finger and the surrounding hamlets that make up Clover County will – in the not too distant future – suffer massive nuclear fallout from a sudden reactor leak.  Soon they will be quietly wondering if the radioactivity created the abominations that besiege their little community or indeed merely attracted them – perhaps from some unspeakable interdimensional rift. By the time the Cultists take over the local graveyard and mysterious government agents impose an invisible barrier around the entire county “for their safety”, Clover County will be no more, and Mutant County will stand, festering, in its place.  And yet the good people of the county remain, and they'd like to welcome you to their little village… be it ever so humble. Episode 2: “Edgemont Springs” was written and performed by Michael P. Thiessen & Peter Church, and features Anna Dagleish as Lynn Rinalynn with Weather.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Superman fears that he's the mysterious bank robber that's been robbing banks around Metropolis. Working with Batman and Robin to catch the robber in the act, the team splits up to cover more ground. But when the Dynamic Duo are faced with the criminal and can't reach Superman, it looks bad! Are they about to face off against their friend, or is there another Superman? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy's back for more keen Shell Game fun! Part 5 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 4, 1946!  

TWELVE CHIMES IT'S MIDNIGHT Episode 2: The Darkness Join us now for "The Darkness," play 2 of the new-old-time radio/audio drama, Twelve Chimes It's Midnight. Old houses often make strange noises. Sometimes it's just the house settling … sometimes it's a problem with the pipes … sometimes it's something more sinister.  CREDITS: Writer/Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy Narrator: Josh Horowitz John: Aaron Seymour Becky: Aimee Pavy Cover Art: Jeff Heermann Logo Design: Michael Dern

DUNGEONS AND DAMSELS: Skeyo's Ability   Tavern server Skeyo, from Sylvanwood, tells her companions at the campfire how she discovered that her innate talent reveals to her unexpected things, and brings unexpected danger.   Voice of Skeyo was Dani Baldwin Written and directed by David Ian  

RADIO ICEBOX S1 E2: The Birthday One Romance is in the air and everyone at the station is totally hopeless at it. JJ: Jeffrey Adams Abby: Aela Mackintsoh Barb: Victoria Olson Cody: Cody Boyer Jennifer: Scotta Turner  

AUDIO GROOVE CATS: 10538 In a society that controls its people, one woman has the courage to try and free herself. An original audio drama. CAST: 10538: VANESSA BENOIT 10676: JONNA-LYNN ALONSO AI VOICE: ANGELA YOUNG

Barnaby Druthers, London's second favorite detective, investigates mysteries with his intellectual partner, Harper Thorne. The “Classic Druthers” stories take place in Victorian London. The “Modern Druthers” stories take place in modern day America.  The Barnaby Druthers Audio Theater program and the Barnaby Druthers Mystery Hour are programs that are broadcast on community radio stations across the United States, in Canada and New Zealand. The Tales of Mystery and Adventure are selected short stories formatted specifically for Moonlight Audio Theatre.  Ep 1 Secrets in the Coffin After receiving a mysterious letter in the post, Barnaby reflects on an event from his youth, which was the first "case" he ever investigated.  This special story was the 100th Barnaby Druthers tale ever presented on community radio.

CLASSIC RADIO ROAD SHOW: Lights Out, Knock at the Door This episode of Lights Out, called "Knock at the Door", by Arch Oboler, was originally titled "The Mother-In-Law". An overbearing mother is murdered by her son's girlfriend, but the mother's ghost keeps haunting whenever her son is at home.  She knocks at the basement door, the location of her demise! John Bell as the Announcer Laurie Noch as Ella Gwen Ricks-Spencer as Mother Duane Noch as Jay and Father's Voice

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 49, the 12th installment of Season 4 (and our Season Finale)! Pete, Paul and Patte present Paul's pick , an episode of Dangerous Assignment, entitled "Investigate Flying Saucers"!  Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our forty-ninth number (but 12th official episode of S4), this episode of Dangerous Assignment, from 4-17-50. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Pete's pick again, and he, along with Essential Listener Andy, will bring us an episode of the classic series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes! Join us then, won't you? NARADA RADIO COMPANY

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  After suffering from headaches and bouts of sleeping he can't explain, Superman is becoming convinced that he's the mysteriously super-strong bank robber and contemplates turning himself over to the police! But Batman is convinced there is another Superman! Will our heroes find the answers? Plus, in today's Important Message, there's a brand new clue in the Shell Game. Can you decipher it and figure out what our next Swell Prize will be? Part 4 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 1, 1946!

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 48, the 11th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present Patte's pick , an episode of On Stage, entitled "Heartbreak"!  Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our forty-eighth number (but 11th official episode of S4), this episode of On Stage, from 2-17-54. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Paul's pick again, and he'll bring us an episode of the exciting adventure series, Dangerous Assignment! Join us then, won't you? NARADA RADIO COMPANY

What makes The Great Gildersleeve a great radio comedy? Historically, it was the first-ever spinoff series, and its classic sitcom characters were more deeply and warmly drawn than its parent show Fibber and McGee and Molly, but no less funny. Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve was the unforgettably blustery Water Commissioner of Summerfield, portrayed with a famous laugh full of innuendo by Hal Peary (and later Willard Waterman). Gildy's interactions with his nephew Leroy and niece Marjorie; friends like Judge Hooker, Peavey the druggist, and Floyd the barber; and his romantic entanglements with Leila Ransom and others delivered laughs every week. All the regulars are here in this new script penned by Robert L. Mills and recreated by some of Audion's most talented voices: Trevor Rines, in Ontario Canada Julie Hoverson in Washington State Pete Lutz in Texas Mel Rose in Pennsylvania and Randy Kerdoon in Washington State The script was penned by Robert L. Mills in California The production was supervised by Larry Groebe in Texas

RADIO ICEBOX S1E1: Welcome to Town The wacky characters of Radio Icebox are introduced as they try to mount yet another radio play. JJ: .Jeffrey Adams Abby: Aela Mackintsoh Barb: Victoria Olson Cody: Cody Boyer Jennifer: Scotta Turner  

PIGEON HOLE PROD. & PROJECT X Present: Red Wine for Red Meat "I am in the ascendant! I am death!" From her grand country house, the Lady Elizabeth commands devotion. She has the power, the land, and the secrets. Even Edgar Lockwood, historian and archaeologist, is in her thrall. But now she has a challenger, Miss Selina Temple, who has secrets of her own. Tonight, there will be a reckoning. And blood will be spilled. CAST: Fiona Thraille – Lady Elizabeth Nicky Whichelow – Miss Selina Temple Cliff Chapman – Edgar Lockwood and Servant Written by Paul Spencer Direction and Sound Design by Neil Jones Music composed by Tom Rory Parsons Cover art by Josephine Rowe A Pigeon Hole Production. First heard as part of 2023's 11th Hour Audio Challenge.

EPISODE 1 - Meltdown Welcome. Welcome to Mutant County! Lady Finger is a small town like any other. Nestled in the heart of a small county, the denizens are, for the most part, just like you and me. In fact, they could be you and me except for one important detail… or two. Lady Finger and the surrounding hamlets that make up Clover County will – in the not too distant future – suffer massive nuclear fallout from a sudden reactor leak.  Soon they will be quietly wondering if the radioactivity created the abominations that besiege their little community or indeed merely attracted them – perhaps from some unspeakable interdimensional rift. By the time the Cultists take over the local graveyard and mysterious government agents impose an invisible barrier around the entire county “for their safety”, Clover County will be no more, and Mutant County will stand, festering, in its place.  And yet the good people of the county remain, and they'd like to welcome you to their little village… be it ever so humble. Episode 1, “Meltdown” was written and performed by Michael P. Thiessen & Peter Church.

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS: Story Time at the Inn In the Nurmi region, tavern entertainer Tarin uses magic to create illusions to tell his stories for coin, and finds he unwittingly auditioned for a different kind of gig.   Written and performed by David Ian

12 CHIMES IT'S MIDNIGHT EP 1: SÉANCE GAMES The pilot play of the new old time radio/audio drama Twelve Chimes It's Midnight. Seance Games is the first of many original "radio" plays of mystery, suspense, and horror! CREDITS: Writer/Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy Narrator: Josh Horowitz Ginny/Mrs. Scarpelli: Aimee Pavy Victoria Ghant: Beth Abdallah Dr. Drayson/Mr. Stevens/Mr. Conway/Mailman: Aaron Seymour Henry Ghant/Andrei: Brett Stillo Madame Sala: Audra Wolfmann Cover Art: Jeff Heermann Logo Design: Michael Dern

The Amigos and Audio Groove Cats present Ray Bradbury's Mars is Heaven, a re-imagining of the classic X-Minus One episode where humans land on Mars for the first time and…well, you won't believe what they find. (Originally released in 2020.) CAST: Captain Black: PETE LUTZ Dr. Horst: LOTHAR TUPPAN Hinkston: CHRISTIAN FERRIS Lustig: TANJA MILOJEVIC Masters: JEFFREY BILLARD Old Woman: SARAH GOLDING Grandma: LISA MICHAUD Grandpa: JOE STOFKO Mom: JANET DIDUR Dad: BOB BOCK Edward: JACK WARD

Welcome (again) to Moonlight Audio Theatre -- UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Pardon our dust as we add new, exciting audio to our already existing structure of quality dramas! Each week we plan to put out a teaser, such as this one, which will tell you the new (to you, we hope) audio productions we'll be launching a few days hence. For example, on June 22nd, we'll be bringing you eight shows from eight different creators! There'll be comedy, horror, mystery, suspense, sword & sorcery, and much more! Listen to this exciting teaser and make plans to join us on 6/22/25! 

No Soap Radio - X Minus One: The Parade Our 11th NO SOAP RADIO production created in April, 2025. This is a recreation of The X MINUS ONE radio episode..."THE PARADE". This episode introduces two new actors to the No Soap family: Andy Hartson-Bowyer, and Pete Lutz of the Narada Radio Co. The show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit.  CAST: Andy Hartson-Bowyer as Sid Ryan Paul Patterson as Luchar Annette Bochenek as Ada Shackley John Bell as Ken Dailey Zach Eastman as Oliver Victoria Gordon as The Telephone Operator and Parade Watcher Larry Groebe as Adolph Paul Kovit as Sammy Sorrell Tony Semczuk as Commissioner Patrick and Sgt. Cassidy Pete Lutz as Marty Sanford Laura Mirsky as Gloria Montez John Henderson as The Announcer The Henderson Kids as Parade Watchers

No Soap Radio - The Shadow: The Long Arm of Death Our 9th NO SOAP RADIO production created in September, 2024. This is a recreation of "The Shadow radio episode..."The Long Arm of Death". The original broadcast took place on November 7, 1954. There is no surviving recording of the original broadcast so this your chance to hear what it might have sounded like back in the day. This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. CAST: Zach Dillinger as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow Victoria Gordon as Margo Lane Zach Eastman as The Announcer Annette Bochenek as Grace Randolph Tony Semczuk as George Randolph Paul Patterson as Doctor Low Laura Mirsky as Jennie

No Soap Radio - Jack Benny Visits the Apollo 11 Launch Our 7th No Soap Radio production is based on an original script written by Craig Shemin.  This Jack Benny Radio Show takes place in 1969.  Jack is invited to attend the launch of Apollo 11 which resulted in the first men walking on the moon.  All of the usual cast of characters make appearances including Mary Livingston, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Rochester, Don Wilson, Frank Nelson, and Sheldon Leonard.   This production had its premiere at the 4th annual Jack Benny Convention in February, 2024. It was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit.  CAST:  Jack West as Jack Benny  Annette Bochenek as Mary Livingston  Paul Patterson as Rochester  Tony Semczuk as Frank Nelson and Sheldon Leonard  Zach Eastman as Dennis Day (talking) and Michael Collins  Robert Creighton as Dennis Day (singing)  Zach Dillinger as Phil Harris  Victoria Gordon as The Airline Clerk  John Henderson as Don Wilson and Buzz Aldrin  Paul Kovit as NASA Gate Officer, Airport Announcer and Countdown Announcer  Matthew Merback as Kodak Spokesman and Neil Armstrong  

No Soap Radio - Fibber McGee & Molly: The 6th Anniversary Show (1941) Our 8th NO SOAP RADIO production created in July, 2024.  As always we're presenting this show exactly as written in 1941 for historical accuracy.  We don't condone every attitude expressed in the show.  You might recognize the voice of the actor playing Fibber.  It's none other than Larry Groebe of Project Audion fame.   This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit.  Paul also managed to decipher the four part hamonies of The Kings Men.  He then was able to recreate their song, “Let's Get Away From It All” using singers who were scattered throughout the U.S. We hope you like the results. CAST:  Annette Bochenek as Mrs. Uppington  Zach Dillinger as Harlow Wilcox  Zach Eastman as The Old Timer  Victoria Gordon as The Little Girl  Larry Groebe as Fibber McGee  Anne O'Sullivan as Molly  Paul Patterson as The Oculist  Tony Semczuk as Throckmorton Gildersleeve & Wallace Wimple  Paul Kovit, Tony Semczuk, Mark Saunders, Alexander Rynerson as The Kings Men

Project Audion 69 - Suspense: Deadline Project Audion kicks off its sixth season by once again returning to that all-time classic audio drama, Suspense.  We've again accessed a script from one of the very few lost episodes of the show, and are bringing back many of the actors from Audion's very first show in 2020 to recreate it.  This episode, titled "Deadline," was originally broadcast in June 1950 with Broderick Crawford. It is a powerhouse story of a newspaper editor whose fast-breaking stories on the Chicago underworld increase his paper's circulation beyond his wildest dreams... but which may also prove to be the stuff of his nightmares. It is indeed a classic tale "well-calculated to keep you in..." SUSPENSE!   Pete Lutz in Texas Doug Fain in Kentucky Richard Huitema in Florida Scott McKinley in New Jersey Patte Rosebank in Toronto Canada Craig Wichman in New York Production, direction, music and sound patterns by Larry Groebe

Project Audion 68 - Wayfaring Men Larry Groebe wanted to do a "very special episode" for the finale of the fifth season. Starting with recreating what is not only a lost episode, but an entirely lost show from some of the earliest days of network radio.  "Wayfaring Men" is pretty much an unknown, undocumented show... a dramatic 1933 summer serial from CBS about the lives of the hoboes, tramps, and bums who were so numerous during the Great Depression. Not a single recording of the show exists, and there's almost no background information either, but Project Audion came upon a handful of the original mimeographed scripts, and has selected an episode dated June 26 1933 to bring back to life.

Project Audion 67 - Our Miss Brooks Project Audion presents the delightful mid-century classic sitcom "Our Miss Brooks." Back in the 1950s, the character of Connie Brooks was everyone's favorite high school English teacher - sassy and smart, but starry-eyed in her unrequited desire for biology teacher Mr. Boynton. Actress Eve Arden's portrayal was so iconic she made the jump to television four years after the radio version launched in 1948 - and even filmed a movie adaptation in 1956. Robert L. Mills, comedy writer for Bob Hope, has crafted a fresh episode of the show just for Project Audion that matches the original radio episodes, laugh for laugh. We had a great time recording this one, and you'll have a great time listening to it!

Project Audion 66 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Project Audion brings you "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," recreating an episode which has remained unheard for eighty years. There's no more famous detective, real or imagined, than Holmes. His creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, pretty much defined the mystery-detective story, and 138 years later Holmes and Watson are still part of popular culture. In 1945, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce portrayed them weekly on the Mutual Radio network. Our selected script (which aired only once, on January 15, 1945) "The Curse of Doctor Anselmo," carries its own mystery - the secret identity of the man who co-wrote it pseudonymously. Will you discover whodunnit? Will Holmes fall under Anselmo's curse? Will the Petri family take the time to bring you good wine? All will be revealed in this delightful half hour audio drama, faithful to the original series' sound and spirit.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Having uncharacteristically taken a long nap, Clark Kent was awakened to a phone call from Bruce Wayne informing him of another bank robbery 50 minutes away in Groveton. Wasting no more time, Superman and Batman flew to the scene to learn what happened. A pair of eyewitnesses tell their story, but what they have to say isn't exactly helpful. Will Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne be able to unravel it all before the next robbery? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy shows us just how challenging the Shell Game is! Part 3 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on January 31, 1946!  

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Not only is someone posing as Superman to commit bank robberies and then giving the money to charity, but Batman and Clark Kent have discovered that the imposter's handwriting matches that of Superman himself! Furthermore, Batman suspects that Kal-El wasn't the only survivor of the destruction of Krypton! Could he be right? Did someone else survive the Kryptonian cataclysm? And why is Clark Kent suddenly having debilitating headaches? Will there be answers? Find out in today's episode of Bat-Supe! Plus, in today's Important Message, it's the first clue in The Shell Game! Part 2 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on January 30, 1946!

The air is thick with the scent of damp stone and the echoes of laughter from the fading carnival. But beneath the revelry lies a sinister plot. Step into the chilling darkness of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." Betrayal, revenge, and a descent into the catacombs await. Join us in this Moonlight Audio Theatre exclusive as abVoices uncorks this classic tale of calculated horror, narrated by Andy Hartson-Bowyer.  

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  There have been a string of bank robberies and according to eyewitnesses the bank robber rips bank vaults open with his bare hands and wears a costume just like Superman! What's more, the stolen money is always given to charity! Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent are investigating, but they soon learn that it isn't just the costume that's like Superman's. It's the beginning of a new adventure and the stakes are as high as they can get! Plus, in today's Important Message, we begin the countdown to our next Swell Prize, and you'll need to put on your thinking caps for this one!  Part 1 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on January 29, 1946!

NO SOAP RADIO - Our Miss Brooks: Student Government Day Our 5th NO SOAP RADIO production created in April, 2023. This is a recreation of the 1949 Our Miss Brooks program, “Student Government Day”, starring Eve Arden. This was a dream come true for No Soap member Zach Eastman. He had been working on a Walter Denton imitation for years and finally had a chance to show it off. This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. If you'd like to see a video version of this show check out our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/ While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on YouTube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production. CAST: Adrienne Jones as Martha Conklin John Henderson as The Show Announcer Victoria Gordon as Harriet Conklin Paul Kovit as Osgood Conklin Zach Dillinger as Phillip Boynton and Luster Creme Spokesman Laura Mirksy as Margaret Davis and Palmolive Soap Spokeswoman Annette Bochenek as Connie Brooks Tony Semczuk as Honest Jim and Palmolive Shaving Cream Spokesman Paul Patterson as Mayor Rimson Zach Eastman as Walter Denton Matthew Merback as The Police Officer, Palmolive Soap Spokesman and Luster Creme Singer Jon Delfin as The Tuberculosis Spokesman

NO SOAP RADIO -- Suspense: The Whole Town's Sleeping Our 6th NO SOAP RADIO production, created in September, 2023. This is a recreation of the 1955 Suspense program - "The Whole Town's Sleeping". In this show our production values took a leap forward. This was our first time incorporating a green screen into the video production, allowing us to place our performers into our own graphic backgrounds and simultaneously remove all microphones from the shot.  This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. Paul also recreated many of the original music cues in GarageBand using instrument samples from the app. These cues were surreptitiously blended with some of the original cues. Also, Larry Groebe of Project Audion provided a bunch of foley work for this production. We hope you like the end result. If you'd like to see a video version of this show check out our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/ While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. If you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on YouTube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production. CAST: Annette Bochenek as Lavinia Nebbs Zach Dillinger as The Narrator Victoria Gordon as Francine John Henderson as The Announcer Adrienne Jones as Helen Laura Mirksy as Mrs. Hanlon Matthew Merback as The Police Officer Paul Patterson as The Detective Tony Semczuk as The Druggist

NO SOAP RADIO presents: The Shadow, "The Silent Avenger" Our 3rd NO SOAP RADIO production created in September, 2022. This is a recreation of the 1938 episode of The Shadow entitled "The Silent Avenger” and was our first attempt at something besides comedy. The show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. Paul also recreated the original music cues using the organ samples in GarageBand, and arranged the Shadow theme music under the end credits. If you'd like to see a video version of this show checkout our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/ While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on YouTube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production. CAST: Ian Oberg as The Announcer, a policeman, and Mr. O'Hara Victoria Gordon as Margo Lane and the little girl Paul Kovit as Danny Brecker Zach Dillinger as Lamont Cranston and The Shadow Annette Bochenek as Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Brecker Tony Semczuk as Judge Wilson, The Prison Guard, and The Commissioner Paul Patterson as Joe Brecker Zach Eastman as The Court Bailiff, Harvey, and The Paper Boy