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This episode was originally released on 10/1/2018. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes beginning with this episode on the birth of radio. ___________ In Breaking Walls Episode 84, it's the Simple Art of Macabre, to your ears from the mouths of some of the best who ever produced radio's stuff of nightmares. Highlights: • Why Do We Like To Be Scared? • What pre-dated the radio horror program in the United States of America? • The Witch's Tale • Cooper, Oboler, and Lights Out • Orson Welles, Himan Brown, and Bill Spier • Macabre Programming during World War II • How Transcription Advanced the radio mystery program • Escape, The Saint, and Vincent Price • ABC and The Clock • Quiet Please and Crime Classics • The Decline of the American audio drama in the 1950s • Attempts at horror revivals • Where we are today The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers The reading material used in today's episode was: • The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio - by John Dunning • The Witch's Tale: Stories of Gothic Horror from the Golden Age of Radio - by Alonzo Dean Cole • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater Handbook by Martin Grams Jr's and Gordon Payton • Forecast: Is there a Sponsor in a House by Martin Grams Jr. • The Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio - by Christopher H. Sterling • Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran's Golden Age of Radio programs can be found at goldenage-wtic.org • John Dunning's Interviews can be found through the Old-Time Radio Researcher's Library at OTRRLibrary.org. • Chuck Schaden's interviews can be found at his site, SpeakingofRadio.com Selected Music featured in today's Episode was: • Seance on a Wet Afternoon composed by John Barry and rerecorded by Nic Raine * I've Got You Under My Skin - by Frank Sinatra
In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Lara Oboler, NYC Cardiologist, to discuss how vital heart health is for overall health. While external (visible health like skin quality, musculature, etc.) is extremely important, Oboler mentions the fact that someone can look incredibly healthy on the outside but have pressing issues on the inside. Holistic health is essential to a healthy lifestyle.Listen to learn about some easy ways to improve your heart health throughout your day to make a lasting positive difference on your overall health throughout the course of your life. Beauty Bosses Podcast RSS
In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Lara Oboler, NYC Cardiologist, to discuss how vital heart health is for overall health. While external (visible health like skin quality, musculature, etc.) is extremely important, Oboler mentions the fact that someone can look incredibly healthy on the outside but have pressing issues on the inside. Holistic health is essential to a healthy lifestyle.Listen to learn about some easy ways to improve your heart health throughout your day to make a lasting positive difference on your overall health throughout the course of your life. Beauty Bosses Podcast RSS
This week we continue with radio shows featuring the work of the legendary actor, Jimmy Stewart. The story recounts Pilot Tom Greer's transformation from an isolationist college student to a military enlistee after meeting a refugee. The play highlights themes of American identity, sacrifice, and the moral imperative to fight against tyranny during World War II, and shows a transformation in Oboler's own work, from leaning isolationist in the late 1930s to a sharp pro-war turn when the United States entered the war. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Brought back to life after nearly 90 years buried at the Library of Congress, Project Audion recreates the very first script Arch Oboler created for NBC's famous late night horror drama "Lights Out." Lights Out stories gave the listener free rein to imagine the worst. And in the hands of a master storyteller like Oboler, the worst could be terrifying indeed - like a good campfire ghost story, reinforced with sound effects. "Burial Services" took a simple, horrifying premise - being buried alive - and wrapped a moody story around it, one whose shock value comes as much from hearing the private thoughts of the attendees as what happens to the person in the coffin. When "Burial Services" aired June 3, 1936 it upset so many listeners that it was never produced again - but it launched Arch Oboler on a long and highly successful career. Only the original script of "Burial Services" survived, resting in peace in the archives of the Library of Congress. Project Audion was able to unearth the script, and our transcontinental cast (even including a licensed mortician) performs the episode in its original as-broadcast form for the first time in nine decades. Listen with the lights out...if you dare... Featuring: Holly Adams, New York Patte Rosebank, Canada John Mauldin, Tennessee Grace Wagner, Illinois Doug Fain, Kentucky Greg McAfee, California Sharon Grunwald, New Jersey Vincent Caruso, New York Production, direction, and sound patterns were by Larry Groebe, Texas.
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for its chilling stories and sound effects. The show often explored the darker side of human nature, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. The show's sound effects were particularly noteworthy, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. Creator: The show was created by Wyllis Cooper, a radio writer and producer. Cooper was known for his work on other horror and suspense radio programs, such as "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, Arch Oboler took over as the show's creator and producer. Oboler was a prolific radio writer and producer, and he is best known for his work on "Lights Out" and "The Twilight Zone." Popularity: "Lights Out" remains popular among old-time radio enthusiasts and horror fans due to its innovative use of sound and often disturbing storylines. The show's sound effects were particularly groundbreaking, and they helped to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror that was unlike anything else on radio at the time. The show's stories were also often disturbing and thought-provoking, and they explored the darker side of human nature. Notable Episodes: some of the most famous "Lights Out" episodes include "Chicken Heart," which tells the story of a young woman who is trapped in a house with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," which tells the story of a man who is married to a woman who is actually a cat. These episodes are just a few examples of the many chilling and suspenseful stories that were told on "Lights Out." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
This Friday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Friday Night Noir," we bring back chills and thrills with two classic horror shows. Our first feature is the spine-tingling episode "Poltergeist" from the iconic "Lights Out" radio series, originally aired on October 20, 1942. In this eerie tale, three women face the supernatural wrath of objects seemingly moving by themselves, culminating in a deadly supernatural encounter that promises to leave listeners on the edge of their seats. This episode starred Miriam Wolfe, Betty Winkler, and Alice Frost, under the masterful direction of Arch Oboler. Oboler's penchant for pushing the boundaries of radio horror is vividly showcased here, making "Poltergeist" a memorable broadcast that has haunted the airwaves for decades. Following that, we dive into the mysterious "The Haunting Hour," featuring the episode "Tapping on the Window," which first chilled spines in 1946. In this gripping narrative, a late-night encounter leads to a ghostly revelation. The precise cast details for this episode remain somewhat obscured by time, but like many episodes of "The Haunting Hour," the production was renowned for its atmospheric tension and expert pacing, characteristics that made the series a staple of vintage radio horror. Tune in this Friday for an unforgettable journey into the past, where the eerie and the unexplained come to life through the magic of radio.
2 + Hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 11, 1944, 80 years ago, The Visitor starring Eddie Bracken. A young boy who was thought dead returns home. Or does he? Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 68 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts.Then Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1943, 81 years ago, Murder in the Script Department. Two typists are haunted at a radio network. Don't ever complain about Mr. Oboler's scripts! Then Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast May 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Dean's First Chairmanship. Senator Dean Edwards has been made chairman of the Sesquecentennial Committee for the celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 76 years ago, An Appointment in New York. A visit to Dr. Roland.Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
This Friday on "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio, we'll journey back into the shadowy corners of classic radio drama with two chilling episodes that have kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades.First up, we delve into the eerie world of "Murder at Midnight" with the episode "The Dead Hand," originally broadcast in 1946. This gripping tale weaves a narrative around a strange and macabre discovery—a man's severed hand, which becomes the centerpiece of a dark and twisted murder investigation. As detectives dive deeper, they uncover a story of revenge, betrayal, and a curse that haunts those who come into contact with the dead hand. While specific cast information from this era can be elusive, "Murder at Midnight" episodes typically featured voice talents like Raymond Morgan, who also served as the announcer, with music by Charles Paul enhancing the spine-tingling atmosphere. This episode, like many from the series, is a masterpiece of suspense and horror that embodies the essence of noir.Following "The Dead Hand," we'll switch off the lights for "Lights Out," presenting the episode titled "The Author and The Thing" from September 28th, 1943. This story brings us into the world of Arch Oboler, the creative force behind "Lights Out," both as its writer and director. In this self-referential tale, Oboler dramatizes his own struggle with writer's block in a uniquely horrifying way. The episode centers around an author, presumably a stand-in for Oboler himself, who is tormented by a monstrous creation of his own imagination. The creature, intended to be the subject of his next horror tale, takes on a life of its own, threatening to escape the confines of fiction and enter the real world. The cast for this episode included well-known voices of the era, such as Frank Lovejoy, Mercedes McCambridge, and Arch Oboler himself, providing a meta-commentary on the nature of creation and the power of the mind. "The Author and The Thing" stands out for its inventive storytelling and its blurring of the lines between creator and creation.Both "The Dead Hand" and "The Author and The Thing" are exemplary instances of vintage radio drama that continue to thrill and engage listeners with their atmospheric storytelling and unforgettable characters. Join us this Friday on Vintage Classic Radio for a night of mystery, horror, and suspense that will transport you back to the golden age of noir radio drama.
On Ron's Amazing Stories we extend The Month Of Spooky 2023 yet another week. My crack staff has found another behind the scenes horror story from the OTR series Lights Out. This time Arch Oboler begs the question: What happens when a coffin salesman comes to the recording studio during a broadcast of the show? You won't believe the answer! I am pretty sure you have never heard one like this before. Also on the show, we review the audiobook 50 Real Ghost Stories Of First Responders, and we have a new edition of These Are Your Stories. Featured Story - The Coffin In Studio B Our creepy story for today is called The Coffin In Studio B and as you might have guessed comes from Arch Olober and the series Light's Out. I had never heard this before. It is another behind the scenes look at the show with some extreme horror thrown in for good measure. Oboler and company face a coffin salesman in a recording studio. Sounds crazy? Well, which would you pick, gold or silver handles for your mahogany casket? This amazing story first aired on July 7, 1946. Other Stories Include - The Door With No Number, Review - 50 Real Ghost Stories of First Responders, A Cleaning Horror, Reflections Of Me, The Swamp Orb, and The Coffin In Studio B. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
More scary stuff on the show this week as we continue The Month Of Spooky 2023. We have another Lights Out story from Arch Oboler. This time it is a traditional ghost story. A family rents an old mansion for two months for only a hundred dollars. That should send up red flags! To say this one a freaky adventure is an understatement. Also on the show we have more of your stories including another installment of These Are Your Stories - Special Edition. Featured Story - The Organ Our featured story comes from Arch Olober and his old time radio series Lights Out. A family rents a ghostly old Victorian mansion from Service Supreme for two months. The cost is only 100 hundred dollars. Cheap even in the 1930s. But what will be the real cost? And what does the Oboler sense of horror have in store for us? You won't believe the result. It is titled simply, Organ, and it first aired on May 12, 1937. Other Stories Include - Monsters Under My Bed, It Sounded Like A Puppy, The Flames Of Ghosts, The Organ, and Ghost In Cascadia State Park Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
The Spooky continues this week with a story about Arch Oboler and his battle with writer's block. How scary can that be? Oboler was the man that came with a warning, these stories are not for the timid soul. Ron reviews the audiobook Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness. This anthology of stories has some of the most frightening tales you'll ever hear. We will continue the scary stuff with a collection of your stories guaranteed to send chills down your spine. Also, on the podcast 12 year-old Rhonda Elliott from San Antonio shares her own Halloween story in a work of fiction titled, Out Of Gas. So why not press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Author And The Things Our featured story ties in with last week. On that podcast () we looked at the copywriter's of Lights Out. This time we head into the very mind that created the show and what happens to him. Arch Oboler not only produced and directed the radio plays, but he wrote them as well. In fact he wrote (or maybe a better word is experienced) the story you'll hear. It's a tale of writer's block turned into horror and first aired on September 9, 1943. Other Stories Include - Out Of Gas, Ghosts Goblins Murder & Madness - A Review, The White Cat's Bones, My Beloved Black Cat, Author And The Thing, and A Ghoul's Accountant Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
The Month Of Spooky 2023 continues with a special story from Curtis Henry. He encounters what can only be described as BigFoot. The problem is that Curtis is not from the states. This is a special story and one of the most frightening sasquatch adventures we have ever had on the show. Also, we revisit a series of These Are Your Stories from October of 2019. We have a haunted lighthouse, The Ghost Bride of Haynesville Road, and more! Finally, our featured story has been rated one of the creepiest of the golden age of radio. It is titled We Dug It Up and it reminds us that it just might be better to leave things underground. Featured Story - Our featured story is unique, creepy and comes from one of the superstars of old time radio Arch Oboler. The series Lights Out was created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Oboler. He took the series to new heights and made some of the creepiest and scariest tales to ever be told on radio. Including the infamous classic Chicken Heart. You can listen that one on episode . What we have is titled We Dug It Up and it reminds us that it just might be better to leave things underground. It first appeared on Lights Out, February 9, 1943 Other Stories Include - The Hag, True Ghost Stories and Eerie Legends - Review, The Netherlands Bigfoot, We Dug It Up, The Seguin Island Horror, Ghost Bride of Haynesville Road, and The Wall Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
It's the final pick in our brief series examining the diverse work of radio writer/director Arch Oboler. We've explored just about every type of script Oboler did, from fantasy, horror, drama, comedy, and pulp. Today we are going back to 1938, when Arch Oboler wrote a comedy sketch for a primetime radio variety show that infamously caused such a fervor, it almost destroyed hundreds of network radio stations. John takes a fresh look at the show that got Mae West banned from radio, to see if it's as scandalous today as it was 85 years ago. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
We continue to explore the innovative work of radio writer/director Arch Oboler. This series would not be complete without an Oboler fantasy play. The oddly named story "The Word" appeared on Lights Out!, but it was not as Oboler points out at the beginning a horror story. It's about a man and a woman visiting the Empire State Building when everyone in the world suddenly and inexplicably vanishes. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Tommy Cook is back with us this week. Tommy is just turning 93 years old, and his memories of working with Arch Oboler as a child actor are still extremely vivid. Today we also hear Tommy at age 15 performing in a humorous, light-hearted Oboler script about a boy corresponding with a Chinese "pen pal." Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Actor Tommy Cook is our special guest today. Tommy was the youngest member of Arch Oboler's stock company during the 1940s. Today Tommy joins us to talk about Arch Oboler, and also his own prolific radio and movie career. We hear Tommy in his first leading role (and his amazing performance!), on Oboler's "Everyman's Theater." Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Today we are back to Arch Oboler's series "Lights Out!" This show is interesting, because it's about two network radio typists preparing scripts for Lights Out! when strange things begin to happen. Arch Oboler's stream of consciousness technique of using continuous repetitive dialogue is put to good use here. Also one of Oboler's favorite actresses, Mercedes McCambridge, gives a stellar performance. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
During the 1930s, Arch Oboler became very famous for his serious plays, many of which had anti-fascist undertones. When war was declared, Oboler's occasional story with hints of isolationist views went away, and he became one of the strongest pro-war writers on the air. Today we hear a beautifully written story starring Raymond Massey, about a single dad who sees his two children go off to war. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Arch Oboler's career was sparked in the early days in horror radio when he was brought on to replace Wyllis Cooper on the series "Lights Out!" Oboler discovered that very late night radio could be used to experiment with unusual techniques in writing and sound effects. Today we hear another episode from the later revival series of Lights Out! with a dark story of a newspaper tyrant, and the ghost who serves his revenge. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
We are taking out an entire month to look briefly at the prolific body of work of Arch Oboler. The 1930s saw Oboler in a position of prominence in radio with his own series "Arch Oboler's Plays." Today we hear the most dramatic of these, with an riveting production of Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny Got His Gun," starring James Cagney as the blind and deaf soldier with no arms, and no legs. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
This week, we have Poltergeist, an episode of Lights Out, written by Arch Oboler. This episode aired over CBS on October 20, 1942. Lights Out was created by Wyllis Cooper in 1934, first airing over WENR in Chicago. The show went national in 1935, broadcast over NBC. Oboler took over as the show runner in 1936. He left the show in 1938 and NBC cancelled the program in 1939. It was revived by CBS from 1942-43 with Oboler back at the helm. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/.
This week, we have Cemetery, an episode of the Devil and Mr. O, written by, of course, Arch Oboler. The Devil & Mr. O was a revival of Oboler's Lights Out series from the golden age of radio, using the same stories featured in the original series. Find more about The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast May 24, 1945, 77 years ago, An Exercise in Horror starring Peter Lorre. Complaining that there have been no horror stories on the series thus far, Peter convinces Arch Oboler to "cause goose bumps on a bowling ball." The show is of not-very-good quality but to here Lorre and Oboler together in a basically satirical episode is hard to pass up.
This week, we have The Sea, an episode of Lights Out, written by Arch Oboler. This episode aired on March 2, 1943. Lights Out was created by Wyllis Cooper in 1934, first airing over WENR in Chicago. The show went national in 1935, broadcast over NBC. Oboler took over as the show runner in 1936. He left the show in 1938 and NBC cancelled the program in 1939. It was revived by CBS from 1942-43 with Oboler back at the helm. Find more about The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
Enjoy two horror episodes of Lights Out! w/ Boris Karloff A) 4/26/39 The Devil's Due w/ Arthur Kohl B) 7/16/47 Death Robbery w/ Boris Karloff Lights Out! was the brainchild of Wyllis Cooper. Originating out of the studios of WENR in Chicago, Cooper presented a late-night horror program - heard only in the Midwest - seething with vampires, invisible monsters, evil beings, and survivors of an atomic apocalypse. Several fan clubs sprang up and in 1935, NBC decided to expand its coverage nationwide. A year later, Wyllis Cooper went to Hollywood to pursue a screenwriting career, leaving the program in the capable hands of playwright Arch Oboler. Oboler wrote, directed and hosted the series confining most of the casts to two or three players. His favorite cast members included Lou Merrill, Bea Benaderet (who would later voice “Betty Rubble” on The Flintstones), Joseph Kearns, Mercedes McCambridge and Hans Conried. Oboler employed elaborate sound effects with the stark reality of no music, using only a gong sound for scene transitions. Under Oboler's guidance, the show broadcast psychological chillers with stream-of-consciousness narrative, each featuring an element of classic horror – from giant worms and haunted houses to monsters from outer space. Announcer Frank Martin would often banter with Oboler after the story inquiring as to Oboler's motivation for writing it. The Sterling Drug company was the sponsor (Ironized Yeast tablets and Energine Shoe polish) for the 1942-43 seasons, hosted by Oboler from Hollywood. In the summers of 1945, 1946 and 1947, Wyllis Cooper returned to the fold. His career in Hollywood never really panned out, so he chose to return to his roots. Lights Out! made a transition to television in 1949 hosted by Frank Gallop as a disembodied head introducing and closing each creepy episode.
This week we spoke to Dr. Andre Oboler, the founder of the Online Hate Prevention Institute, about a decade of fighting hate online.
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This week, we have Johnny Got His Gun, an episode of Arch Oboler's Plays. It was written by Oboler and based on the book by Dalton Trumbo. It first aired on March 3, 1940, over NBC. Find more about The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pulpaudiocast/support
On August 5th, 1976, Chuck Schaden was a guest at Arch Oboler's home for a conversation about the noted writer and director's career (full interview here - http://www.speakingofradio.com/interviews/oboler-arch/). Throughout the course of the conversation, Mr. Oboler told a funny story about Boris Karloff being afraid of children.
The newly elected President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Dr Andre Oboler resigned unexpectedly after just 5 weeks in the position, citing differences of approach over Governance issues with members of the Executive of the JCCV and affiliated members.Israel’s Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn signed Malka Leifer’s extradition order to Victoria, to be tried here on 74 charges of sexual abuse of children when she was the Principal of the Adass-Israel ultraorthodox school in Melbourne, before fleeing to Israel in 2008.The Australian daughter of Holocaust survivors, Dr Ann Drillich, has won a major legal battle in her 11 year campaign to have her family’s confiscated estate in Poland restored to her.Sign-off: Farewell and wishes for healthy and peaceful new year 2021,
Dr Andre is the new president of the JCCV. Dr Oboler been a member of the JCCV Executive and one of Victoria’s Councillors on the Executive Council of Australian Jewry throughout the last 6 years.For the latest from the Jewish community around Australia with Shane Desiatnik senior journalist at the AJN
Mr Arch oboler was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, producer, and director who was active in radio, films, theater, and television. He generated much attention with his radio scripts, particularly the horror,series Lights Out, and his work in radio remains the outstanding period of his career. Praised as one of broadcasting's top talents, he is regarded today as a key innovator of radio drama. Oboler's personality and ego were larger than life. Radio historian John Dunning wrote "Few people were ambivalent when it came to Arch Oboler. He was one of those intense personalities who are liked and disliked with equal fire." But mr oboler when on later on his career writing two novels. But mister Arch oboler comes to this show tonight to chill our spines with his horror radio classic show lights out. In this first episode a man tries frantically to help his wife who has literally turned into a cat the title of that episode it's called cat wife. And in the second episode a doctor named dr. Miller find a cure for people who are elderly and infirm. That brings back their youth. And the title of that episode is called nobody died. I hope you guys enjoy mister Arch obolers show tonight as we celebrate famous writers, producers and directors this month. Please stay tuned as we welcome in the coming weeks Miss Lucille Fletcher ,Mr anton m leader and Mr Orson Welles to the show. And also mark your calendar for September 8th as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of mr. Alfred Hitchcock's movie psycho. I hope you guys enjoy mister oboler on the show for tonight please comment and subscribe and enjoy the show guys thanks.
content: May 13, 2020 Audio (MP3): 20201305 - Of course I can run an elevator Video (MP4): 20201305 - Of course I can run an elevator I was softly clanging around on the MIDI keyboard the other night and came up with a couple of melodies. I couldn’t really find any words to go with them so I decided to look up what was in the public domain. Old time spoken word radio has always plucked my heart strings and I came across Lights Out, an old 1930s program. The Sub-Basement episode caught my ear so I chopped up the couple's underground struggle and mixed their real story in with my keyboard melodies. Related links: archive.org/.../Lights_Out_43-08-24_047_Sub-Basement_Going_Down.mp3 oldtimeradiomagic.com/4.html en.wikipedia.org/.../Lights_Out_(radio_show) en.wikipedia.org/.../Chicago_Tunnel_Company From the wikipedia: Oboler met the demand by adopting an unusual scripting procedure: He would lie in bed at night, smoke cigarettes, and improvise into a Dictaphone, acting out every line of the play. In this way, he was able to complete a script quickly, sometimes in as little as 30 minutes, though he might take as long as three or four hours. In the morning, a stenographer would type up the recording for Oboler's revisions. I tell ya, dictation is the way to go for capturing one’s thoughts. This episode brought to you by Ironized Yeast tablets, for glorious pep and strength and needed pounds regained. #lightsout #diariespodcast #diariesvideo Mitchell · May 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm interesting and abstract I like it $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 13, 2020 at 9:22 pm Thanks man! I like musical abstraction 😊 $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; jimi hindrance experience · May 14, 2020 at 12:16 am When they say “you can’t get out here’… $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 14, 2020 at 9:18 am The guy that wrote/performed the show was Arch Oboler. Laying in bed, smoking cigs, and writing Lights Out radio in his head. I can relate 😊 $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; jimi hindrance experience · May 14, 2020 at 12:16 am What were you drinking? $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; jimi hindrance experience · May 14, 2020 at 12:16 am Brown liguid in clear cup. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; jimi hindrance experience · May 14, 2020 at 4:25 pm No, serious, it didn’t look like coffee and I wondered if you drank cherry cokes or something. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 14, 2020 at 4:37 pm Oh… I thought you were talking about something in the audio. It’s just iced tea with sugar and spoon. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; jimi hindrance experience · May 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm coolio $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; threecrates · May 14, 2020 at 12:11 pm Incredible! I love stuff like this. Perhaps we shall record something together someday.✌🏻❤️ $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 14, 2020 at 12:28 pm Send me some audio files (mp3s, wavs) and I’ll mix something up. It’ll be a covid quarantine collaboration! 🎼 $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Dusk Clan · May 14, 2020 at 4:13 pm Nice! $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 14, 2020 at 4:34 pm Thanks! $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Kurtz · May 15, 2020 at 6:48 pm What? 15 hours ago $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 15, 2020 at 9:51 pm Exactly $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Sophia · May 16, 2020 at 3:09 pm What is this $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · May 16, 2020 at 6:52 pm I would say it’s solid gold but I don’t think that’d be fair 😊 $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Sophia · May 16, 2020 at 7:07 pm I’m not hating I’m just confused good job tho $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Add a comment! Got 30 seconds? Take the super duper, quick and easy podcast survey! Please. 😊 Love the show? Make a donation! Because you're the best. 💖 tcrbang.com · Instagram · Facebook · YouTube View original
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On August 5th, 1976, Chuck Schaden was a guest at Arch Oboler's home for a conversation about the noted writer and director's career (full interview here - http://www.speakingofradio.com/interviews/oboler-arch/). Throughout the course of the conversation, Mr. Oboler told a funny story about Boris Karloff being afraid of children.
Ariana Ruiz sits down in front of a live audience with three esteemed Latina/o/x Studies scholars — Suzanne Oboler, Jillian Báez, and Julie Minich — to talk about how they came to the field, what it offers a host of audiences, and what Latina/o/x students at PWIs should keep in mind as they move through college.
Debuting in 1934, "Lights Out" was radio's premier horror series. Wyllis Cooper was the original writer of the series and sought to produce grisly stories, matched with the appropriate acting and sound effects aired a midnight. In June of 1936, Arch Oboler took over the series which had garnered 600 Fan Clubs. He followed Cooper's basic example but added more streams of conscious narration and sometimes political themes. Cooper and Oboler understood that radio drama is an art form... and they used their skills with incredible stories that were carried via electromagnetic waves to millions upon millions of listeners via their radios until the summer of 1947. Enjoy "We Dug It Up" Hear more "Lights Out" episodes on our Horror/Suspense Playlist.
We love stories of women who were motivated by their own medical struggles to overcome and to help legions of other people then overcome similar challenges—especially when those pioneers are also women physicians! Our guest today, Dr. Lara Oboler is an interventional cardiologist and the co-founder of MD Concepts, a company which produces a product to support male erectile health. Previously, Dr. Oboler co-founded PregPrep, a nutraceutical company focused on products related pregnancy and conception.
Sisters!! We have an amazing episode for you today! As you may know, we are OBSESSED with all things PregPrep and today we are blessed to have PregPrep’s co-founder, Lara Oboler, on the show to talk all things enhancing your fertility. I firmly believe PregPrep was a major part and key factor to my own fertility journey and that is why I am so passionate about sharing this amazing company with all my trying to conceive mamas! If you or someone you know is trying to conceive or simply want to begin enhancing your own fertility for when you are ready, PregPrep is for YOU!! Enjoy this educational and encouraging episode, mama. XOXO
Jim reflects on a film that is generally acknowledged to be the first movie to cover the end of the world by nuclear holocaust with Arch Oboler's 1951 classic "FIVE," staring William Phipps, Susan Douglas, Charles Lampkin, James Anderson and Earl Lee. In this bleak, lonely world world, only five remain after the bombs fall. A poignant discussion leads the way on this episode of "Monster Attack!"
Welcome back! If you've been here for the three previous weeks, you know that we're re-releasing our four 2018 "Sonic Summerstock Playhouse" festival offerings. We hope you enjoyed last week's presentation "ESCAPE: THE ADAPTIVE ULTIMATE". And now it's time to enjoy our fourth and final one, an episode of the "Arch Oboler's Plays" series, entitled "Rocket From Manhattan". Originally broadcast on September 20, 1945, I believe on NBC. The play and the point of view was written and cast all-male. I decided to go against type and cast every single role with a woman. I changed the genders in the dialog as well, for the most part (except when they spoke of "mankind"; I left that alone). I believe it works very well this way, and further, that Mr. Oboler would approve. CAST: Announcer 1: Ele Matelan Announcer 2: Alisha Strand-Mueller MAJOR RUSSELL: Geri Elliff DOCTOR CHAMBERLAIN: Lori Bryant LIEUTENANT REYNOLDS: Victoria Fancki Produced & directed by Pete Lutz
In Breaking Walls Episode 84, it’s the Simple Art of Macabre, to your ears from the mouths of some of the best who ever produced radio’s stuff of nightmares. Highlights: • Why Do We Like To Be Scared? • What pre-dated the radio horror program in the United States of America? • The Witch’s Tale • Cooper, Oboler, and Lights Out • Orson Welles, Himan Brown, and Bill Spier • Macabre Programming during World War II • How Transcription Advanced the radio mystery program • Escape, The Saint, and Vincent Price • ABC and The Clock • Quiet Please and Crime Classics • The Decline of the American audio drama in the 1950s • Attempts at horror revivals • Where we are today The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers Special thanks to our Sponsors: • Twelve Chimes, It’s Midnight https://twelvechimesradio.blogspot.com • The Fireside Mystery Theatre https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com • The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society http://www.ghoulishdelights.com/series/themorls/ The reading material used in today’s episode was: • The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio - by John Dunning • The Witch's Tale: Stories of Gothic Horror from the Golden Age of Radio - by Alonzo Dean Cole • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater Handbook by Martin Grams Jr’s and Gordon Payton • Forecast: Is there a Sponsor in a House by Martin Grams Jr. • The Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio - by Christopher H. Sterling Today’s episode of Breaking Walls could not have been done without the interviews by Dick Bertel, Ed Corcoran, John Dunning, SPERDVAC, and Chuck Schaden. • The Society To Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety and Comedy will be having their next convention this coming November 1st through 3rd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 3131 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa, CA. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com • Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran’s Golden Age of Radio programs can be found at goldenage-wtic.org • John Dunning’s Interviews can be found through the Old-Time Radio Researcher’s Library at OTRRLibrary.org. • Chuck Schaden’s interviews can be found at his site, SpeakingofRadio.com Selected Music featured in today’s Episode was: • Seance on a Wet Afternoon composed by John Barry and rerecorded by Nic Raine * I’ve Got You Under My Skin - by Frank Sinatra A Special Thank you to: Ron Baron Ryan Kramer Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Rebecca Shield WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers URL - thewallbreakers.com Online Store - jamesthewallbreaker.com/shop/
Tonight we conclude Sonic Summerstock Playhouse with a double feature from Narada Radio Company and "Rocket from Manhattan", Pete Lutz producing a classic Arch Oboler play, and The Amigo Audio Collective with "The Stars are Styx" an X-Minus One presentation produced by Jeffrey Billard. Thank-you EVERYONE who made this summer season such a success!
Jeffrey Billard, Lothar Tuppan, and Jack Ward greet our final guest in the parlour this summer. Craig Robotham joins us from Weird World Studios to talk about one of his favourite Arch Oboler plays from the Dalton Trumbo novel Johnny Got His Gun starring Jimmy Cagney. Apologies for the poor sound quality...
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Northwestern University professor of Sound Studies Neil Verma joins me for a segment we call GOING DEEP. This week, we're exploring the classic horror of Arch Oboler's Lights Out, in a 1943 episode called "Murder in the Script Department". After the feature, Professor Verma teaches me about what was going on in this period of audio drama, I learn about how Oboler was a scriptomaniac man-about-town, and how voice actress Mercedes McCambridge (of EXORCIST fame) exerted absolute control over her instrument.Neil's book, Theater of the MindOur Paypal link (set up a sustaining donation today!)
Tonight Lothar Tuppen leads the Amigos- Jeff Billard and Jack Ward in a discussion about the classic horror "Valese Triste" from Arch Oboler and Lights Out!
Arch Oboler's spine-chiller "Cat Wife" first aired on America's National Broadcasting Company (NBC) series "Lights Out "on June 17, 1936, with Boris Karloff in the title role of John. Oboler's tale depicts him trying to cope with a wife Queenie, who invites her friends to their house for parties, preventing John from working. Eventually, John sends the friends away and has a terrific fight with Queenie, which ends with him wishing that she could be transformed into a cat. His dreams come true, as Queenie becomes a cat wife with an insatiable appetite for milk. John spends much of the rest of the play trying to cope with his changed domestic circumstances...
In 1971, Arch Oboler hand picked 25 of his favorite episodes from the old Lights Out anthology series. This episode was originally broadcast on Sept 14, 1943 as "The Word." According to one source I found, Oboler picked this one for the revival because he was particularly proud of how his characters created a feeling of anxiety that reached its peak right as the episode ends. Personally, I think Oboler was one of the most imaginative storytellers of the old time radio era.
Two men, a scientist and a dictator, are sealed in a metal sphere and plunged into the ocean, hoping to break a record. What they discover in the depths will lead them into the depths of their own fears, hopes, and spirits. A timeless political thriller from radio playwright Arch Oboler, originally produced on November 18, 1939.
The Devil and Mr. O was a revival show of the Lights Out series that originally aired in the 1930s - 1950s. For the revival, Arch Oboler hand-picked his favorite episodes from the original series. If you never heard of Arch Oboler, he was truly a radio pioneer in the horror and suspense genres and in my opinion is one of the most underrated writer / director / producer actors of the Old Time Radio era.
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In our first Old Time Radio episode, Ben and Steve listen to and talk about an episode from the classic horror series Lights Out. Lights Out is a series created by Willis Cooper. When Cooper left the series, Arch Oboler took over. The Dream is an episode written by Oboler …
Arch Oboler's Plays was a radio drama series written, produced and directed by Arch Oboler. Minus a sponsor, it ran for one year, airing Saturday evenings on NBC from March 25, 1939 to March 23, 1940 and revived five years later on Mutual for a sustaining summer run from April 5, 1945 to October 11, 1945. Leading film actors were heard on this series, including Gloria Blondell, Eddie Cantor, James Cagney, Ronald Colman, Joan Crawford, Greer Garson, Edmund Gwenn, Van Heflin, Katharine Hepburn, Elsa Lanchester, Peter Lorre, Frank Lovejoy, Raymond Massey, Burgess Meredith, Paul Muni, Alla Nazimova, Edmond O'Brien, Geraldine Page, Gale Sondergaard, Franchot Tone and George Zucco.THIS EPISODE:May 17, 1945. Mutual network. "Mr. Ten-Percent". Sustaining. A good story about a Hollywood agent who finally finds a movie star to manage...and how he contributed $1 million dollars to the war effort! Mary Jane Croft, Bob Bailey, Earle Ross, Harry Lang, Everett Allen, Arch Oboler (writer), Bruce Elliott, Roseanne Murray, Evelyn Scott. 1/2 hour.
THE DEVIL & MR. OWith its premiere on the nationwide NBC hookup in 1935, Lights Out was billed "the ultimate in horror." Never had such sounds been heard on the air. Heads rolled, bones were crushed, people fell from great heights and splattered wetly on pavement. There were garrotings, choking, heads split by cleavers, and, to a critic at Radio Guide, "the most monstrous of all sounds, human flesh being eaten." Few shows had ever combined the talents of actors and imaginative writers so well with the graphic art of the sound technician. Oboler's shows are well represented -- this series of Lights Out was syndicated in The Devil and Mr. O offerings of 1970 - 73. A transcribed syndication of original broadcasts from 1942 - 43 with Arch Oboler as the host.
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Lights Out was originally a 15 minute program created by Wyllis Cooper, but it was eventually expanded to 30 minutes (Buxton, 140). Cooper was a magnificent horror writer, but he moved to Hollywood in 1936 to try his hand at script writing (Dunning, 399). Cooper wrote Son Of Frankenstein and other screenplays, but nothing as remarkable as his radio stories. Arch Oboler took over the show and Lights Out grew into a household name. Obler's incredible plots included a "Chicken Heart" that ate the world, or in the case of "Meteor Man," a large alien head that floated about hungry for humans. It became increasingly difficult for Oboler to top his last story. By 1938, he also left the show to write anti-Nazi propaganda for a series called Arch Olber's Plays. Lights Out continued for another year with other NBC writers and directors. Then Oboler brought it back in 1942 and became the host, using Bob LeMond as his announcer (Dunning, 400). This was the year during the war that that the series really took off. He left it again in 1943 and it was reduced to summer status and recycled older Cooper scripts. But Oboler would return with more of his Lights Out stories from 1970 to 1973 with The Devil and Mr. O. Go To GoDaddy, use the promo code blu19 and save 10%
This episode was written and produced for March 19, 2007. Twenty years ago from that day, radio storytelling great Arch Oboler died. I talk about Oboler and his work -- including a pair of clips from his most famous program, Lights Out -- and talk about the differences in audiences -- and producers -- between the "golden age of radio" and today.The picture of Arch Oboler to the right was painted by portrait artist Michael Bennett, and is used here with his permission.Theme music is composed and performed by Marc Rose.
Arch Oboler (December 7, 1909 - March 19, 1987) was a Chicago-born scriptwriter, novelist, producer and director who was active in films, radio and television. Oboler generated much attention for his radio scripts, and his work in radio remains the outstanding period of his career. Although some noted a tendency for gruesomeness, he received praise as one of broadcasting's top talents, and he is regarded today as one of the innovators of old time radio.
It was 1940 in America prior to our entry into World War II. In March Arch Oboler Plays broadcast the horrific tale of a young man terribly disfigured from World War I. One of Oboler's better plays from a brilliant book by Dalton Trumbo - "Johnny Got His Gun" starring James Cagney. Please Take our Listener Survey
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