Adventures in Radio

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Adventures in Radio Episode 80 - Christmas Shows Dec 19, 2006

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Well, Christmas is coming and this week I offer two items. An unusual Christmas story from the pen of Wyllis Cooper (right) for his Quiet, Please series from 1948. The second is a short clip from a 1929 KHJ Christmas gift by then owner Don Lee to his staff.Music under is by Doug Boldt from the Podsafe Music Network.

Adventures in Radio Episode 79 - Hollywood Star Playhouse Dec 12, 2006

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This week our adventure takes us out of this world as we hear a science fiction story from a top notch series called Hollywood Star Playhouse. The story is taut and suspenseful and stars Joseph Cotten (right). I'll look at both the series and the story.

Adventures in Radio Episode 78 - The Hitchhiker Dec 05, 2006

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This week a look at one of the most suspenseful radio plays ever broadcast and the story's author. Lucille Fletcher (right) was best known for her play and film "Sorry, Wrong Number." But before that Orson Welles starred in her play about a man traveling across the country and what he saw - "The Hitchhiker." It was broadcast over several different radio series. The one you'll hear this week is from Suspense.

Adventures in Radio Episode 77 - Suspense Nov 28, 2006

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This week our adventure takes us to the high Sierra Mountains in 1846 and the cold freezing climes of the Donner Pass. An excellent tale from director and producer Elliott Lewis and Suspense.

Adventures in Radio Episode 76 - The Aldrich Family Nov 21, 2006

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The week's adventure takes us to the comedy genre. A look at one of the earliest sitcoms on radio - The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone (right) as Henry Aldrich, a typical teenage boy. A timeless series that still provokes much laughter today.Music under is "Take It Easy" by The Gabor Bolla Quartet on the Podshow Music Network.

Adventures in Radio Episode 75 - The Columbia Workshop Nov 14, 2006

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The prestigious and highly experimental radio series from CBS under the direction of Irving Reis produced some excellent drama. This week a look at how time and the telephone is intertwined to produce a suspense story about death and sadness. Ironically, the telephone like the radio brought people together though radio was much more comprehensive. A first rate production.

Adventures in Radio Episode 74 - Escape Nov 07, 2006

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Escape with us now as we follow a Navy flyer who crash lands on a remote island in the Pacific only to be swept into a strange world in which he is thrust into the future. This play is based on a short story by Science Fiction writer Nelson Bond (right). Music under is Pearls Before Swine - "Another Time"

Adventures in Radio Episode 73 - Lights Out Oct 31, 2006

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A Halloween scary story! Lights Out was one of the best horror radio dramas ever produced. The genius behind it was Wyllis Cooper, but when he left, another radio genius brought it to new levels in sound horror - Arch Oboler (right). Be sure to listen to this one in the dark and alone!Music under is the theme from Dark Shadows.

Adventures in Radio Episode 72 - Crime Classics Oct 24, 2006

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In the fifties sponsors were abandoning network radio drama in droves. Because the networks sustained (paid for) many of the programs they were broadcasting, a new sense of creative freedom took hold. During this time, many excellent series were heard. One was produced by actor, writer, director Elliott Lewis (right) called Crime Classics. A bit tongue-in-cheek, this series was well written and acted. This week, I'll look at a more dramatic one from that series.Music under is Baroki by Kila.

Adventures in Radio Episode 71 - Inner Sanctum Mystery Oct 17, 2006

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One of the most notable horror radio series was created by Himan Brown and initially starred Raymond Edward Johnson as the host, "Raymond." This week a short history on the genesis of the series and its impact on future horror shows.

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