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Holmes investigates a series of murders involving young women, leading him to disguise himself and hide in a wax museum to catch the killer. | #RetroRadio EP0417Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Love and Death” (March 19, 1976)00:46:41.229 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Esmeralda” (August 30, 198)01:13:04.989 = The Haunting Hour, “No Escape” (September 01, 1945)01:38:16.049 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Blind Courage” (May 31, 1959)02:02:27.609 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Sally Anders Is Murdered” (August 29, 1945)02:25:43.899 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Strange Case of the Murderer In Wax” (January 07, 1946)02:54:17.659 = Incredible But True, “Perennial Guest” (1950-1951) ***WD02:57:56.049 = Inner Sanctum, “The Man Who Couldn't Die” aka “Elixir Number Four” (October 30, 1945)03:27:28.689 = The Key, “Child Murderer” (1956) ***WD03:53:20.589 = Lights Out, “The Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)04:22:57.379 = The LineUp, “Lieutenant Guthrie Kidnapped” (June 19, 1951)04:47:44.635 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0417
A couple's new home reveals a disturbing history when unexplained noises lead them to uncover what was never meant to be found. Hear the story from The Hermit's Cave – “The House With a Past!” | #RetroRadio EP0409Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Infernal Triangle” (March 05, 1976) ***WD00:47:02.859 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)01:12:09.539 = Have Gun Will Travel, “In An Evil Time” (May 24, 1959)01:36:22.039 = The Hermit's Cave, “The House With a Past” (June 27, 1937)02:00:36.439 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Chris Pomeroy” (1947-1948) ***WD02:24:42.139 = Sherlock Holmes, “Strange Case of the Iron Box” (December 31, 1945) ***WD02:52:44.339 = Inner Sanctum, “Corridor of Doom” (October 23, 1945)03:22:09.239 = The Key, “Chicken” (1956) ***WD03:46:40.809 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)04:16:39.229 = The LineUp, “The Harrowing Handball Haggada Case” (June 12, 1951)04:41:31.499 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD05:09:04.466 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0409
An old woman who has always lived in poverty suddenly dies and leaves behind a huge fortune — but unsettling clues suggesting the wealth might not be from this world! Hear the tale from Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0400Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Angel of Death” (February 16, 1976) ***WD00:48:19.869 = Fear on 4, “The Specialty of the House” (March 01, 1988)01:18:17.149 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Radium Murder Case” (Late 1940s)01:23:36.429 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD01:52:42.679 = Gang Busters, “Tennessee Valley Killer” (December 20, 1947)02:16:44.859 = The Green Hornet, “Money In The Meter” (August 15, 1939)02:46:09.669 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD03:10:03.129 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Fool's Gold” (April 04, 1952) ***WD03:35:21.189 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Christina” (August 16, 1980)04:02:06.099 = The Haunting Hour, “People In The House” (August 17, 1945) ***WD04:27:07.079 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Lady Kane, The Silver Queen” (May 17, 1959)04:51:06.698 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0400TAGS: true crime, paranormal, science fiction, old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, retro radio, classic radio
While touring a British castle, an American woman is attacked by a pack of dogs and, after taking shelter with a neighbor, uncovers the dark, haunting history behind the castle's ghostly secrets. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0392Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Castle Kerfol” (January 30, 1976) ***WD00:48:57.809 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (January 08, 1980)01:16:30.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945)01:41:39.009 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Statue of San Sabastian” (May 10, 1959)02:06:12.609 = The Hermit's Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD02:32:10.519 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder The Folsom Point” ***WD02:57:00.909 = Sherlock Holmes, “Second Generation” (December 17, 1945)03:26:50.159 = Inner Sanctum, “Death By Scripture” (October 09, 1945)03:58:03.779 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD04:24:57.079 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD04:54:14.089 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0392TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio
Have Gun Will Travel "So True, Mr. Barnum" 4/10/1960Jack Benny "Jack Gets the House Painted" 4/16/1950Destination freedom "Before I Sleep" 4/17/1948The Adventures of the Falcon "The Shopkeeper's Gun" 4/15/1951Suspense "The Palmer Method" 4/20/1944Dimension X "With Folded Hands" 4/15/1950
A mysterious child is chained in a basement by its parents. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest that the child is not entirely human – its body secretes green fluid, and it moves in unsettling ways. Hear the story “Born of Man And Woman” on Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0383Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” (January 09, 1976) ***WD00:48:04.969 = Five After The Hour, “Light Wife” (October 17, 1945) ***WD01:12:21.859 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Book Case” (Late 1940s)01:19:43.839 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD01:48:31.689 = Gang Busters, “Supersonic Safecrackers” (December 06, 1947)02:15:07.119 = The Green Hornet, “The Lawyer Beats the Law” (August 08, 1939)02:45:17.919 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD03:12:59.309 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Faith, Lime and Charity” (March 21, 1952) ***WD03:39:15.899 = (BBC) Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD04:08:24.529 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945)04:34:21.479 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Gun Shy” (May 03, 1959)04:58:38.119 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0383
Based on Richard Matheson's short story, “Third From The Sun” follows a scientist and his friend who, upon discovering that their planet is on the brink of nuclear war, plan to escape with their families by stealing an experimental spacecraft. Their destination is a distant planet called… Earth. Hear the story in Future Tense!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Can Change Your Life” (December 11, 1975) ***WD00:47:02.579 = Five After The Hour, “Forty Writers” (September 12, 1945) ***WD01:11:24.529 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Death In a Turkish Bath” (Late 1940s)01:16:35.559 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD01:44:07.669 = Gang Busters, “Jersey Butcher Bandits” (November 08, 1947)02:09:19.049 = Green Hornet, “A Racket In The Ring” (August 03, 1939)02:38:43.919 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)03:04:59.339 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Dead Candidate” (February 15, 1952) ***WD (LQ)03:30:52.189 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Decoy” (July 26, 1980)03:59:33.579 = The Haunting Hour, “Unidentified Body” (July 28, 1945) ***WD04:24:34.529 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Gunsmith” (April 26, 1959)04:48:37.219 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0370
Comedy and Westerns on a ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Based on the 1940 American mystery/horror comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Bob Hope. A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.Followed by The Joan Davis Show, originally broadcast April 3, 1948, 77 years ago, Is Joan Married to John Payne? Joan has bragged to her old friend that she's married to John Payne...and now she's got to deliver!Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 3, 1954, 71 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Amber. After Neil Amber is caught stealing seeds from the General Store, Pete Fletcher, a wealthy rancher, accuses Amber's wife of stealing one of his calves.Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 3, 1960, 65 years ago, Shanghai is a Verb. Hey Boy has disappeared from the Barbary Coast. Bubonic plague and a shanghai ensue. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 3, 1942, 83 years ago, RKO Studios Premiere. Here's a suggestion for what to do with the $10,000: everyone in Pine Ridge (including Clark Gable and Grover Cleveland!) wants a new pinball machine! The new Lum and Abner movie ("The Bashful Bachelor") is about to premiere. Find the movie on YouTube here… https://youtu.be/ANsf_axGe6g?si=m_W__6fkvwjv4jwaThanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
A scientist lives in a world where a new type of robot has been developed to take over every aspect of human life – but is that a life worth living? Hear the story, “With Folded Hands” from Future Tense!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Serpent's Tooth” (November 24, 1975) ***WD00:47:12.569 = Five After The Hour, “Primer For Prejudice” (August 29, 1945)01:11:25.579 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD01:39:59.839 = Gang Busters, “Notorious Gang Leader, Part 1” (October 18, 1947) ***WD02:03:17.049 = Gang Busters, “Notorious Gang Leader, Part 2” (October 18, 1947) ***WD02:26:41.069 = The Green Hornet, “Bait For a Burglar” (August 01, 1939)02:55:54.959 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)03:26:02.009 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Earlon Troubled Waters” (February 08, 1952) ***WD03:51:11.209 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dream Woman” (July 19, 1980) ***WD04:18:40.049 = The Haunting Hour, “Uptown Express” (June 17, 1945)04:43:41.829 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Birds of a Feather” (April 19, 1959)05:03:36.530 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0360
A woman is tormented by disturbing visions and sounds that others cannot perceive! Hear the story, “Thought” in The Haunting Hour!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Party Girl” (November 11, 1975) ***WD00:47:03.889 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Pengoes And Kiss” (January 25, 1952) ***WD01:12:32.969 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Walk On The Water” (July 12, 1980)01:38:15.239 = The Haunting Hour, “Thought” (June 10, 1945) ***WD02:03:26.389 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Colonel and the Lady” (April 12, 1959)02:27:29.479 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Black Band” (1930's-1940's) ***WD02:51:48.039 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Stella Dix is Murdered” (October 17, 1947) ***WD03:16:09.419 = Sherlock Holmes, “Case of the Double Zero” (November 19, 1945)03:44:54.139 = Inner Sanctum, “Last Story” (September 11, 1945)04:08:52.009 = The Key, “Woman Murdered” (1950s) ***WD04:33:45.579 = The LineUp, “The Check Killer” (March 06, 1951)04:59:32.675 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0353
Two men become stranded in a remote area and seek shelter in an old house. There, they encounter a mysterious woman and uncover a chilling secret about a vampire's thirst for blood! Hear the tale, “The Vampire's Desire” in The Hermit's Cave!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Storm Breeder” (October 28, 1975) ***WD00:47:34.319 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Double Double Cross” (January 18, 1952) ***WD01:13:06.769 = BBC, Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980)01:41:23.419 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (June 03, 1945) ***WD02:06:34.509 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Maggie O'Banyon” (April 05, 1959)02:30:02.029 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Vampire's Desire” (1937-1945)02:54:56.459 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Mink Coat” (late 1940s) ***WD (LQ)03:18:53.279 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Speckled Band” (November 12, 1945) ***WD (LQ)03:49:05.459 = Inner Sanctum, “Murder Prophet” (September 04, 1995) ***WD04:19:01.199 = The Key, “Window Cleaner” (1956) ***WD04:44:44.887 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0345
Have Gun Will Travel "Montana Vendetta" 3/13/1960Abbott and Costello "v. Blondie and Dagwood" 3/2/1944Lux Radio Theater "One Way Passage" 3/6/1939The Whistler "Danger is a Beautiful Blond" 3/5/1945Inner Sanctum "Black Seagull" 3/7/1943
Mars has been colonized by Earth, but the native Martians—gentle, intelligent beings—are treated as second-class citizens by humans… until the uprising. Hear the tale, “Martian Death March” from Future Tense in this marathon!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “They Shall Stone Them With Stones” (September 09, 1975) ***WD00:47:38.689 = Future Tense, “Martian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD01:15:52.799 = Gang Busters, “Russo Gang, AKA Safecrackers” (May 03, 1947) ***WD01:39:41.729 = The Green Hornet, “War on the Waterfront” (July 18, 1939)02:09:53.749 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Hand of Glory” (January 11, 1952) ***WD02:36:04.219 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “What Was It” (January 02, 1980)03:04:06.199 = The Haunting Hour, “Homicide House” (May 27, 1945)03:29:07.129 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Sense of Justice” (March 29, 1959)03:50:06.189 = The Hermit's Cave, “It Happened On Sunday” (1940) ***WD04:13:33.009 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Phony Husband” (1945-1947) ***WD (LQ)04:36:51.239 = Sherlock Holmes, “Gunpowder Plot” (November 05, 1945)05:06:18.855 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0336
A man travels back in time to prevent a significant historical assassination, only to face unforeseen consequences that challenge his understanding of history and destiny. *** Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon's episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater from September 26, 1975!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Assassination in Time” (September 26, 1975) ***WD00:47:07.739 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Three Scarlet Letters” (1947-1950)00:52:39.849 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD01:14:19.549 = Gang Busters, “Oklahoma Kid” (December 07, 1946)01:44:27.829 = Green Hornet, “Devil's Playground” (July 11, 1939) (LQ)02:10:06.379 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Cherchezla Gem” (January 04, 1952) ***WD02:35:41.149 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Little Girl Lost” (June 21, 1980)03:03:10.509 = The Haunting Hour, “Hands of Mr. Smith” (May 19, 1945) ***WD03:29:15.979 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Five Books of Owen Deaver” (March 22, 1959)03:53:59.209 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Spirits of Vengeance” (March 16, 1947)04:19:18.189 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Arthur Gideon's Memoirs” (1945-1947) ***WD (LQ)04:44:19.659 = Sherlock Holmes, “Murder in the Moonlight” (October 29, 1945)05:12:51.531 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0328
The true events of the Battle of Alcatraz occurred May 2-4, 1946. Inmates attempted an escape by overpowering a guard and seizing weapons, taking hostages, and accessing the prison's dock to steal a boat. This is the true story of how their plan failed miserably – and fatally. Hear the tale, created and produced only one week later, in this Old Time Radio marathons' episode of Gang Busters from May 11, 1946!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Little Old Lady Killer” (September 15, 1975) ***WD00:47:26.949 = Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 03, 1948) ***WD01:15:04.429 = BBC Fear on 4, “Dead Man's Boots” (February 01, 1991)01:45:07.829 = Five After The Hour, “Make Out With a Poem” (July 11, 1945)02:10:24.149 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Best Laid Plans” (1947-1950)02:16:20.299 = Gang Busters, “Alcatraz Prison Riot” (May 11, 1946)02:44:11.369 = The Green Hornet, “Put It On Ice” (July 04, 1939)03:13:48.139 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Shadow People” (September 21, 1953) ***WD03:38:39.809 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Two Is Company” (December 28, 1951) ***WD04:03:27.359 = The Haunting Hour, “The Case of the Lonesome Corpse” (May 12, 1945) ***WD04:18:29.139 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Death of a Young Gunfighter” (March 15, 1959)04:43:05.649 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Search for Life” (1940) ***WD05:07:44.177 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0320
The illegitimate son of a baron, with the assistance of his deceased mother's spirit, seeks to claim his rightful inheritance from his overbearing father. Hear this story in CBS Radio Mystery Theater in this marathon of Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Smile of Death” (September 01, 1975) ***WD00:48:22.649 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942) ***WD01:14:46.519 = The Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD01:40:50.449 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Journey Home” (February 26, 1989)02:10:14.109 = Five After the Hour, “Foxhole Conversation” (July 04, 1945) 02:35:46.189 = 5-Minute Mysteries, “Blood Brothers” (1947-1950)02:41:23.679 = Gang Busters, “Death Mask Killer” (March 16, 1946) ***WD (LQ)03:08:37.469 = The Green Hornet, “Pavement Condemned” (June 29, 1939)03:38:34.549 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD04:06:44.449 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Its Knockout” (December 21, 1951) ***WD04:31:12.319 = The Haunting Hour, “Breakdown” (May 05, 1945) ***WD04:46:09.489 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Monster on Moon Ridge” (March 08, 1959)05:09:50.596 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0312
A Criminal SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 71 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a gang of bank robber to help them with a caper. Read about Jack's forays on Suspense here…https://www.classicradio.stream/2023/01/jack-benny-on-suspense.htmlFollowed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 18, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big String. Mrs. Wagner, the wife of a college professor, has been kidnapped. The professor isn't sure he should have called the cops. Then The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast January 18, 1951, 74 years ago, Old Soldiers Never Die starring Raymond Massey. . An old soldier is left at home when his country goes to war. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 18, 1959, 66 years ago, Three Bells To Perdido. Paladin is hired to ride into "Perdido" and bring back Dave Enderby...alive!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 18, 1949, 76 years ago, Managing The Milk. David tries to read the newspaper.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
After purchasing a strange curio at an antique store, a man and his wife are immediately blessed with good fortune. However, when their child perishes soon after, the woman begins to suspect that a great evil surrounds the supposed lucky charm.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Onyx Eye” (August 01, 1975) ***WD00:47:19.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey's Revenge” (January 10, 1991)01:17:00.319 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945) (LQ)01:41:28.849 = Five Minute Mysteries, “My Pal Patsy” (1947-1950)01:46:35.199 = Gang Busters, “Rumbolt Vault Robbery $3-Million” (January 05, 1946) ***WD (LQ)02:10:27.829 = The Green Hornet, “Pink Lemonade and Tan Bark” (June 22, 1939)02:40:49.719 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD03:04:43.329 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Third Woman” (December 07, 1951) ***WD03:30:01.239 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dead Man of Varley Grange” (March 22, 1984)03:57:16.509 = The Haunting Hour, “A Corpse There Was” (April 21, 1945)04:22:18.719 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Winchester Quarantine” (February 22, 1959)04:46:32.119 = The Hermit's Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD05:10:51.373 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0294
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fateful Reunion” (July 21, 1975) ***WD00:48:21.469 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)01:17:03.129 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “3 Farthings For Your Thoughts” (November 30, 1951)01:43:14.019 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Liberated Tiger” (July 21, 1984)02:10:32.959 = The Haunting Hour, “Ptolemey's Grave” (April 14, 1945) ***WD02:35:36.139 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Return of Dr. Thackery (February 15, 1959)02:59:26.179 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (October 27, 1946)03:24:05.239 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Shots at Curtis' Window” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)03:49:07.339 = Sherlock Holmes, “Eyes of Mr. Leyton” (September 24, 1945) ***WD (LQ)04:17:46.849 = Incredible But True, “The Room Upstairs” (ADU) ***WD04:21:26.909 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead To Rights” (May 22, 1945) ***WD04:51:19.199 = The Key, “The Ghost” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)05:16:04.773 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0287
Have Gun—Will Travel 1959-12-27 (058) About Face
Drama and Westerns on a FridayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast December 27, 1943, 81 years ago, U-Boat Prisoner starring Richard Arlen. An American merchant sailor is torpedoed twice by the Nazis, and then rescued by the submarine which sunk his ships!Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 27, 1949, 75 years ago, The Identical Murder Case. Tommy Orchid has killed a man who looked like Philo Vance and Tommy Orchid doesn't tolerate mistakes!Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 71 years ago, Cora Plummer Quinn. Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast December 27, 1959, 65 years ago, The Marriage About Face. Hey Boy is about to be married to a girl in China...his fiancee since age nine! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Catching a Cold. Mama has a cold. Hot tea is called for.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder Will Out” (July 03, 1975) ***WD00:47:56.299 = Gang Busters, “Al Simeone” (December 22, 1945) ***WD01:11:34.199 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain, by John Metcalfe” (April 22, 1992)01:57:56.879 = Green Hornet, “Not One Cent For Tribute” (June 13, 1939) ***WD02:24:50.799 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House, by Bram Stoker” (April 03, 1947) ***WD02:51:20.779 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Horseplay” (November 23, 1951) ***WD03:16:58.539 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Channel Crossing” (July 14, 1984)03:43:50.259 = The Haunting Hour, “Old Old Man” (April 07, 1945) ***WD04:08:51.979 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Killer's Widow” (February 08, 1959)04:33:04.459 = The Hermit's Cave, “Reflected Image” (ADU)04:58:16.078 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0277
Welcome to Gene-ology, where we explore the earliest TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek! Norman rejoins Earl and Ashley for another look back at Paladin's adventures in five further Gene Roddenberry-written episodes of Have Gun - Will Travel. Was Tuttle redeemable? Was the Golden Toad underplayed? The Les Girls/Mudd's Women debate continues, and much more! Join us as we dig into the Roddenberry archives and discuss how Gene's early writing shaped the groundbreaking worlds he would later bring to our screens. Hosted by Earl Green, Ashley Thomas, and Norman C. Lao
Two great episodes of Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner
Two great episodes of Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin
Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Someday I'll Find You” (May 30, 1975)00:48:17.109 = Ghost Story-BBC, “The Tower” (ADU)01:02:21.469 = The Green Hornet, “Charity Takes It On The Chin” (June 06, 1939) ***WD01:30:54.379 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)02:01:03.659 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime Is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951) 02:26:06.429 = BBC's Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Mists of Memory” (February 18, 1982)02:53:15.639 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (March 24, 1945)03:18:17.969 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Teacher” (January 25, 1959)03:42:21.569 = The Hermit's Cave, “Notebook On Murder” (September 29, 1946)04:07:00.029 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Murder Bound” (ADU) (LQ)04:31:22.919 = Sherlock Holmes, “Limping Ghost” (September 03, 1945) ***WD (LQ)04:58:08.227 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0258
Westerns on the Friday after ThanksgivingFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Sheriff Billy. Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 29, 1952, 72 years ago, Kitty. Marshal Dillon insists on bringing Kitty to a Dodge City dance, despite what the "decent" folk think.We follow that with Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Bitter Vengeance. Paladin travels to Stone's Crossing, and nearly gets hanged for his trouble. And Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast November 29, 1938, 86 years ago, Santa Claus Is Kidnapped. Six-year-old Jonathan follows a moonbeam back to the moon, where along with his teddy-bear named Gus (actually a Koala bear), he helps rescue Santa Claus from kidnappers.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 29, 1948, 76 years ago. . Why is David taking a later train?Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
Drama on the Wednesday before ThanksgivingFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill. A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving. Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast November 27. 1948, 76 years ago, Surprise Play. Frank and Bart inadvertently ruin a deal for a plot of land that Yale wants to buy. They try to make amends but succeed only on the gridiron.We follow that with Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 64 years ago, From Here to Boston. The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston...after narrowly avoiding being poisoned. And the Adventures of Frank Race starring Paul Dubov, originally broadcast November 27, 1949, 75 years ago, The Lady in the Dark. A doctor running a free clinic in Paris is the target of a killer's bullets.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago. Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116555549CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Diamond Necklace” (May 19, 1975)00:48:20.849 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Bells of Perdido” (January 18, 1959)01:12:15.539 = The Hermit's Cave, “House With a Past” (May 04, 1947)01:36:30.279 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Who Killed David Austin?” (1945-1946) ***WD02:00:54.179 = Sherlock Holmes, “Paradol Chamber” (May 21, 1945)02:26:30.179 = Incredible But True, “Veins of Marble” (ADU)02:30:17.209 = Inner Sanctum, “The Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)03:00:22.529 = The Key, “Suicide” (ADU) ***WD03:24:44.459 = LineUp, “The Cop Killer” (November 30, 1950)03:54:00.739 = MindWebs, “Paxton's World by Bill Pronzini” (ADU)04:20:57.359 = Isn't It A Crime, “Speaking Of Murder” (December 14, 1945)04:49:52.352 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0251
Two great episodes of Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin- Enjoy! Catch our brand new show 1001 True Crime From Another Time at www.bestof1001stories.com!
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3fhesr5CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Paradise of the Devil” (May 05, 1975)00:46:46.939 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)01:31:01.089 = BBC Ghost Story, “A Little Place Off The Edgware Road” (ADU)01:43:59.169 = The Green Hornet, “Not a Drop Worth Drinking” (May 09, 1939)02:13:25.559 = Harry Lime, “Every Frame Has a Silver Lining” (October 26, 1951)02:38:16.729 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)03:05:24.419 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (November 13, 1945) ***WD03:24:36.909 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Englishman” (January 11, 1959)03:48:52.789 = The Hermit's Cave, “Buried Alive” (ADU)04:13:26.119 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder In The Ring” (ADU) (LQ)04:37:33.839 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Speckled Band” (May 17, 1945) ***WD05:05:51.464 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0243
Two great episodes of Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner
Does Gene's Paladin line up with Paladin in the rest of Have Gun -- Will Travel? Was Gene writing Paladin as Sam Houston? All three of Gene-ology's hosts - Ashley, Earl, and Norman C. Lao - gather to consider the story so far across Gene Roddenberry's scripts for Have Gun -- Will Travel.
Two great episodes of Have Gun Will Travel with John Dehner as Paladin
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115568186CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bullet Proof” (April 24, 1975)00:47:05.231 = Gangbusters, “John K. Gile – Escape Artist” (September 29, 1945) ***WD01:11:45.408 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)01:56:43.032 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (ADU)02:11:36.595 = Green Hornet, “Debits Versus Credits” (April 18, 1939) ***WD02:41:41.663 = Harry Lime, “Blue Bride” (October 19, 1951) 03:07:17.009 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge's House” (May 01, 1982)03:36:15.417 = The Haunting Hour, “Assignment Death” (ADU) 04:01:58.779 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Helen Abajinian” (January 04, 1959)04:26:56.502 = The Hermit's Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946)04:52:15.466 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Dude Ranch” (ADU) ***WD05:15:58.495 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0236
Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. *** Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nhmsbb3CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Death of Halpin Fraser” (April 10, 1975)00:49:56.049 = Ghost Stories BBC, “Midnight Express” (ADU)01:04:58.437 = Green Hornet, “There Was a Crooked Man” (May 24, 1938) ***WD01:35:48.482 = Harry Lime, “Golden Fleece” (October 12, 1951)02:02:22.025 = BBC's Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Which One” (September 20, 1980)02:30:40.019 = The Haunting Hour, “The Devil's Deep” (ADU)02:59:52.207 = Have Gun Will Travel, “No Visitors” (December 28, 1958)03:25:18.940 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Nameless Day” (ADU)03:51:19.392 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Snowbound” (ADU) ***WD04:17:43.995 = Sherlock Holmes, “Purloined Ruby” (May 07, 1945) ***WD04:48:25.205 = Incredible But True, “Enemy Unknown” (ADU)04:51:58.096 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0228
Westerns and Drama on this FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 71 years ago, Red Lawson's Revenge. Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 65 years ago, 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 request. Then Suspense, originally broadcast October 25, 1955, 69 years ago, To None a Deadly Drug starring Harry Bartell. A druggist gives a small boy the wrong medicine and tries to find him before he kills himself with it. Followed by Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 25, 1950, 74 years ago, Don't Look Down. While in New York City, Dr. Christian tries to talk a suicidal young man from jumping off a building ledge.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 76 years ago. Some serious Yankee cow tradin'.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter
Westerns and Crime on a WednesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 2, 1954, 70 years ago, Matt Gets It. Dan Grat comes to Dodge on the lam from Amarillo. After shooting the sheriff of Amarillo, he faces Marshal Dillon in a gunfight...and shoots him down!We follow that with Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 2, 1960, 64 years ago, Talika The Scoop. The life of Sam Crow, avian companion of Skeeter Hickshaw, is threatened. Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast October 2, 1947, 77 years ago, Miscarriage of Justice. A woman has been murdered twice? How can the killer be tried again after being freed the first time?Next Gangbusters, originally broadcast October 2, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Chicago Tunnel Gang. The gang is going to break into and hold up a check cashing place - by breaking through a wall from the neighboring gift shop. Then they dump the weakest member. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1944, 80 years ago, New Customer Service Policy. Lum and Abner try to be extra polite to their customers. "Keep 'Em Happy." "Service With A Smile." "The Happy Merchants In The Friendly Store."Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113102203CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Velvet Claws” (March 27, 1975)00:48:20.317 = Gang Busters, “Harry Red Bever” (September 15, 1945) ***WD01:18:57.211 = The Green Hornet, “Citizenship Insurances Racket” (May 05, 1938)01:50:59.048 = Harry Lime, “Operation Music Box” (November 05, 1951)02:17:24.071 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Keeping His Promise” (September 13, 1980)02:46:40.494 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Is My Business” (ADU)03:15:05.344 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Hanging Cross” (December 21, 1958)03:40:48.848 = Hermit's Cave, “The Author of Murder” (ADU) 04:08:30.435 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Monica Feels Threatened” (ADU) ***WD04:33:24.011 = Sherlock Holmes, “Unfortunate Tobacconist” (April 30, 1945)04:59:08.151 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0220
Gene-ology examines the Have Gun - Will Travel episode "Alice", a challenging, impressively nuanced Gene Roddenberry script that may be notable for what it avoids saying as much as for what it does say.
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112524663CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dark Closet” (March 12, 1975)00:48:09.559 = Five After The Hour, “Primer for Prejudice” (August 29, 1945)01:14:36.498 = Future Tense, “A Pail of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD01:43:15.140 = Gang Busters, “Costumed Killer” (July 14, 1944) ***WD02:07:11.585 = Harry Lime, “Work of Art” (September 28, 1951)02:34:13.731 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980)03:02:37.902 = The Haunting Hour, “The Mystery of the Southern Star” (ADU) ***WD03:31:10.298 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Outlaw” (December 14, 1958)03:57:01.361 = Hermit's Cave, “The House of Purple Shadows” (ADU) ***WD04:22:43.714 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Wife Poisoned” (ADU) ***WD04:48:49.683 = Sherlock Holmes, “Notorious Canary Trainer” (April 23, 1945)05:15:08.241 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0212
Paladin's next job may require him to do something he finds morally questionable. If he turns it down, innocent people may start dying. Gene-ology covers "El Paso Stage", Gene's only script from season 4 of Have Gun - Will Travel.
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xbk38CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Strange Case of Lucas Lauder” (February 26, 1975)00:56:30.457 = The Haunting Hour, “Nocturne” (ADU)01:24:51.700 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Ella West” (December 07, 1958)01:50:36.505 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Black Band” (ADU) 02:16:05.808 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ticket To Murder” (ADU)02:42:24.339 = Sherlock Holmes, “Viennese Stranger” (April 09, 1945)03:09:39.233 = Incredible But True, “The Woman Upstairs” (ADU)03:15:15.845 = Inner Sanctum, “Color Blind Formula” (December 06, 1944)03:44:18.473 = The Key, “Ninety-Three Year Old Man” (ADU)04:11:07.930 = The Line Up, “The Paradise Murder Case” (July 27, 1950)04:41:56.331 = MindWebs, “The Food Farm” (ADU)05:10:19.301 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0202
Gene-ology gives Gene Roddenberry's "Charley Red Dog" episode of Have Gun - Will Travel a fresh watch and finds the classic Roddenberry elements, messages aplenty for the audience, and a hard-to-ignore casting issue.
Gene's scripts for Have Gun - Will Travel continue with a third season entry that seems to be about the unlikeliest of antagonists: a "Tiger" is loose in Texas! But is it truly a threat, or will someone else show Paladin their real stripes first?
Gene-ology keeps hopping through Gene Roddenberry's scripts for Have Gun - Will Travel, examining "The Golden Toad", a tale dropping Paladin between two families fighting over the rights to what they believe is buried treasure...a treasure they're willing to kill for.
Framed for murder, Paladin walks a tightrope between justice and revenge, and even if he establishes the truth, someone dies at the hands of "The Posse", a grim but much-loved episode of Have Gun - Will Travel written by Gene Roddenberry.
Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those in need. The show, created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and starring Richard Boone, was a critical and commercial success, known for its unique blend of action and moral complexity. It also spawned a successful radio adaptation. The title is a variation on a newspaper personal ad cliché, popularized by the show in the 1950s and 1960s. Set in an unspecified period in the Old West, Paladin, despite his gunfighter skills, is portrayed as a complex character with a strong sense of justice. The show features recurring characters like his loyal sidekick, Hey Boy. "Have Gun - Will Travel" received award nominations and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series in 1960. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Have Gun Will Travel was a popular radio and tv western in the late fifties and early sixties.John Dehner plays the hired gun Paladin, who lives in a swanky hotel in San Francisco and hires out to people truly in need of help or protection.
Have Gun Will Travel was a popular radio and tv western in the late fifties and early sixties.John Dehner plays the hired gun Paladin, who lives in a swanky hotel in San Francisco and hires out to people truly in need of help or protection.