Episodes

  • Shakedown - The Whistler | 02/03/1952 (Ep505)

    Shakedown - The Whistler | 02/03/1952 (Ep505)
    Feb 20 2026
    The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

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    30 mins
  • The Ticket Taker - Quiet Please | 06/29/1947 (Ep04)

    The Ticket Taker - Quiet Please | 06/29/1947 (Ep04)
    Feb 19 2026
    Quiet, Please! was a radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, also known for creating Lights Out. Ernest Chappell was the show's announcer and lead actor. Quiet, Please! has been praised as one of the finest efforts of the golden age of American radio dram. A total of 106 shows were broadcast between 1947 and 1949.

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    30 mins
  • The Man Who Knew Everything - The Strange Dr. Weird | 03/20/1945 (Ep20)

    The Man Who Knew Everything - The Strange Dr. Weird | 03/20/1945 (Ep20)
    Feb 18 2026
    The Strange Dr. Weird was a sister series to The Mysterious Traveler, both in theme and its narrator, Maurice Tarplin. The 29 episodes were produced and directed by Jock MacGregor and written by Robert A. Arthur, who also scripted for The Mysterious Traveler.

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    12 mins
  • The Girl in the Powder Blue Jag - Suspense | 08/28/1960 (Ep868)

    The Girl in the Powder Blue Jag - Suspense | 08/28/1960 (Ep868)
    Feb 17 2026
    Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

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    23 mins
  • Little Red Book - The Whistler | 02/10/1952 (Ep506)

    Little Red Book - The Whistler | 02/10/1952 (Ep506)
    Feb 15 2026
    The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

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    30 mins
  • The Girl and the Gallows - Inner Sanctum | 05/01/1945 (Ep226)

    The Girl and the Gallows - Inner Sanctum | 05/01/1945 (Ep226)
    Feb 14 2026
    Inner Sanctum was a hugely popular Old Time Radio series created by producer Himan Brown. It was based on the popular Inner Sanctum mystery series of books. It aired from January 7, 1941, to October 5, 1952. Inner Sanctum featured tales of mystery, horror and suspense, with a mix of humor. That humor was what made Inner Sanctum different from similar horror and mystery series like Suspense, or The Whistler aired during the golden age of radio. Each episode started with the sound of a creaking door, some creepy organ music, followed by the opening narration. It's been said that listening to the show was like celebrating Halloween every week. Many established stars played roles or were guest stars in the series, including Peter Lorre, Helen Hayes, Mary Astor, Frank Sinatra, Bela Lugosi, Orson Welles, and many more. Of the several hundred episodes of Inner Sanctum that aired, only about 150 survived.

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    28 mins
  • Crystal Globe - The Shadow | 10/03/1943 (Ep278)

    Crystal Globe - The Shadow | 10/03/1943 (Ep278)
    Feb 13 2026
    The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media, such as American comic books, comic strips, serials, video games, and at least five feature films.

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    29 mins
  • A Rest for Emily - Suspense | 09/04/1960 (Ep869)

    A Rest for Emily - Suspense | 09/04/1960 (Ep869)
    Feb 12 2026
    Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

    Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart
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    20 mins