Moonlight Audio Theatre

Continuing our special run of Christmas and Holiday-themed shows, we are proud to present: The Holiday Spirit by Will Anderson Synopsis: During an argument between two hobos, Clay and Hobo Joe, about Clay's claims of having been a country music star, Clay's dog, Tyger, gets injured. In steps a vet who takes Tyger to his clinic. The celebration of successful surgery is interrupted when local business bully Snerdly storms in, demanding the rent payment for the clinic by five o'clock that evening. Will the formerly famous Golden Voice of the High Plains be able to save the clinic – especially after Snerdly informs them of an injunction by Song-Pluggers Incorporated, against Clay playing his old material? Make a great new family tradition with this fun, heartwarming (and slightly subversive) Holiday tale! Rating: AD General/Suitable for all audiences Cast (in order of appearance) : "Golden Voice of the High Plains" Clay McGruder: Eric Chercover Hobo Joe: Josh Brewer Tyger, Clay's loyal canine companion: Bernie Cesena Kindly veterinarian Monty Morton: Steve Coon Snerdly the evil landlord: Jeffrey Weinstock Cadwalls the eviler well-heeled one percenter: Ted Clayton Safeley's sunflower cooking oil ad interstitial Martha, 1940's housewife: Bernie Cesena Lois, Martha's across-the-fence neighbor: Shelly Hinck Winslow, Martha's husband: Ted Clayton Safeley's sunflower cooking oil pitchman: Josh Brewer The Holiday Spirit was written by Will Anderson, directed by Stacey Pattison, and recorded and edited by Jim Bollella. Music performed by Eric Chercover and Will Anderson. Title art designed by Kim Patishnock.

To kick off the holiday season, MINDSTREAM PLAYERS PRESENT: The Haunting of Ebenezer Scrooge, or: The Festivus Incident Original Script Written by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford Starring: David Beeler Tom Konkle Kurtis Bedford Michael Neill Bob Clendenin Jude Gerard Prest and carolers Jim Blanchette and Lisa Wyett Sound mix by Vince Colavitti Directed by Tom Konkle

Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of Birds Eye Open House – "Groucho Brings a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner"! This one's Pete's pick, or rather, that of his special guest, Essential Listener Noah Diamond*. Noah's an actor, author, podcaster, Marxian Scholar, and off-Broadway Groucho impersonator, not to mention a very funny guy, so you can imagine the discussion of this episode's merits by Noah and our three co-hosts will be sparkling and rapid-fire and exceptionally funny. But why imagine it? Tune in and find out! And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirty-fifth number (but 10th official episode of S3), this episode of Birds Eye Open House, from 11/22/45. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: Dave brings us an episode of Let George Do It! *Noah's body of work (and possibly his body) can be found at noahdiamond.com

Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of Broadway is My Beat – "The Lars Nielson Murder Case"! This one's Paul's pick, and there's lots of police procedural-goodness in the selection, followed by fast-paced discussion of its merits by the three co-hosts. Will our upstairs neighbor call the cops on us for talking too loud? Tune in and find out! And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirty-fourth number (but 9th official episode of S3), this episode of Broadway is My Beat, from 9/29/51. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: Pete uses his turn to bring in a special guest!

Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of Dimension-X – their adaptation of a story by H. Beam Piper, "Time and Time Again"! This one's Dave's pick, and there's taut sci-fi a-plenty in the selection, followed by fast-paced discussion of its merits by the three co-hosts. Will Dave over-explain everything, leaving Pete and Paul with nothing to say? Tune in and find out!! (NARADA RADIO COMPANY) And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirty-third number (but 8th official episode of S3), this episode of Dimension-X, from 7/12/51. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: Paul's pick, an episode of Broadway is My Beat!

Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of the Lux Radio Theatre – their adaptation of the Western film "Red River", starring John Wayne! This one's Pete's pick, and there's action a-plenty in the selection, followed by fast-paced discussion of its merits by the three co-hosts. Will Pete and Paul have a Walter Brennan voice-off, reluctantly judged by Dave? Tune in and find out!! (NARADA RADIO COMPANY) And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirty-second number (but 7th official episode of S3), this episode of Lux Radio Theatre, from 3/3/49. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: Dave's pick, and all he'll tell us is that it's in the Sci-Fi genre!

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Paul's pick -- and he's rooted around until he found a real "gem" for us to enjoy and discuss. (NARADA RADIO COMPANY) And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirty-first number (but 6th official episode of S3), this episode of Philo Vance, from 10/12/48. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: An episode of Lux Radio Theatre!

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Dave's pick -- but he's invited Essential Listener Marshal to choose something for us to enjoy and discuss. (NARADA RADIO COMPANY) And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our thirtieth number (but 5th official episode of S3), this episode of Mark Trail, from 3/22/50. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: An episode of Philo Vance!

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Pete's pick -- but he's invited Essential Listener Rick to choose something for us to enjoy and discuss. (NARADA RADIO COMPANY) And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-ninth number (but 4th official episode of S3), this episode of The Red Skelton Program, from 4/29/49. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: An episode of Mark Trail, and another guest programmer!

Sole Twin Audios in collaboration with Zangathor Studios presents an Old Time Theatre Recreation of "The Little Prince." Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic story comes to life in this fully animated production directed and cast by Rachel Pulliam with sound design/mix by Jonas Fair. Starring Jonas Fair as the Aviator and his daughter, Dorothy, in the titular role. The beautiful animation was created by the brilliant Kat Ruiz and Nnaul. Check out the full animated trailer here and feel free to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHVtBKcA0Ak&t=14s

"We Offer You...Escape!" -- starting in 1947 for seven years, the CBS show delivered on that promise. Using some of the finest directors and voice actors, and drawing on the world's great adventure stories, Escape has legions of devoted fans seven decades on. Out of 240 episodes, 10 recordings have been lost to time. "The Run of the Yellow Mail", the show's 2nd nationally-broadcast episode, is one of those: not heard since its single live broadcast October 8, 1947. "Yellow Mail" is a fast-moving adventure yarn about the early days of the railroads out west. Project Audion has faithfully recreated it from a surviving script via live transcription using a transcontinental voice cast brought together via Zoom: Scott R. McKinley, NJ Paul Arbisi, IL Greg McAfee, CA Jacob Palka, IL Douglas Herman, CA Ken Raney, TX Tom Konkle, CA With Larry Groebe in Texas helming the production

The second of two shows, performed at KCAL's annual live dinner theatre, at the First Vineyard Winery in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. KCAL OLD-TIME RADIO TROUPE 2nd episode: Mystery in the Air – "Mask of Medusa" Cast (in order of appearance): Norman Cline (Announcer and Paul) David Damron (Lorre) Doug Fain (Aristide) Steve Watts (Karl and Father) Susan Clements (Greta and 1st girl) Connie McDonald (Miss Akins) Galisa Watts (2nd girl) Denise Cline (Magda) Carolyn Threlkeld (Ilse)

The first of two shows, performed at KCAL's annual live dinner theatre, at the First Vineyard Winery in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. KCAL OLD-TIME RADIO TROUPE 1st episode: Fibber McGee and Molly – "The Flying Saucer" Cast (in order of appearance): David Damron (Wilcox and Shriner) Norman Cline (Fibber) Denise Cline (Molly) Steve Watts (Doc Gamble and Sergei) Doug Fain (Officer, Mayor Latrivia, and General) Susan Clements (1st woman) Galisa Watts (2nd woman) Connie McDonald (Rhoda) Carolyn Threlkeld (Teeney)

The Undead Trail - Where Death Comes Uninvited - Episode 1, A New Sheriff. Former U.S Marshall, Jim Wilkes, disillusioned with life as a federal officer, but still committed to the rule of law, is more than ready to rest from the trail as he approaches his new post as Sheriff in the town of Liberty Gulch. CHRONOSPHERE FICTION Written by Craig Robotham Cast NARRATOR: Jason D Johnson JIM WILKES: Pete Lutz ANNIE DEEMS: Ilana Labourine ABE FARROW: Paul Arbisi DAN WILSON: Rich Greene Wallace Leach/Lynch Mob/Townsfolk: Jeff Moon Lynch Mob/Townsfolk: Katelin Curtis Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Horror Fest '22: Campfire Radio Theatre: The Dreams of Wolves In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of new, old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our 10th and final entry, we are proud to present The Dreams of Wolves from Campfire Radio Theatre. During the Civil War, a small band of Union soldiers seek refuge for the night within the confines of a southern plantation home inhabited by three frightened residents, unaware they are closely stalked by a predatory beast. CAMPFIRE RADIO THEATRE Warning: Contains explicit language and frightening situations. Written, directed and produced by John Ballentine Cast: Soren Narnia Melissa Medina Blaine Hicklin Monique Sacay-Bagwell Owen McCuen Shelby Sessler John Bell Julie Hoverson Original music score by Kevin Hartnell "All the Pretty Little Horses" and "Wayfaring Stranger" performed by Melissa Medina

Horror Fest '22: THE CELLAR Miniseries 2, Episode 2: The Game, by John Bell & Becky Beach In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of new, old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our ninth, we are proud to present "The Game" by John Bell and Becky Beach, the Third Place winner in The Cellar's scriptwriting contest in 2019. In this new production, made especially for World Audio Drama Day 2022, a laid-back guy and his prudish date go to the home of a fun-loving couple for game night. Some experiments with a Ouija Board lead to the unexpected arrival of an uninvited guest, who insists on taking over the evening...and a few other things! NARADA RADIO COMPANY CAST: CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young ANNOUNCER: Robin Robbins BOB: Dana Gonsalves ALTON: Pete Lutz SHARON: Angela Young ELLEN: Rachel Pulliam THE STRANGER: John Bell Directed by Pete Lutz Produced by John Bell Theme music composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

Horror Fest '22: THE CELLAR Miniseries 2, Episode 1: Terror on Edge Island, by Adrian Cory In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of new, old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our eighth, we are proud to present "Terror on Edge Island" by Adrian Cory, the First Place winner in The Cellar's scriptwriting contest in 2019. In this new production, made especially for World Audio Drama Day 2022, a small band of climate scientists travel to an island off the coast of Norway to study the effect of climate change on its fjords and permafrost, with a secondary study of the prehistoric, primitive life that once thrived there. What else they find is something you'll soon find out for yourself! NARADA RADIO COMPANY CAST: CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young ANNOUNCER: Robin Robbins PROFESSOR LINFORD NOBLE: Jordan Scavone DR GUNTER SCHMIDT: Thomas Rippert DR GARY STILES: Les Marsden DR ANNE HOLLOWAY: Angela Young CANUTE: Orlando Segarra Produced & Directed by Pete Lutz Theme music composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

Horror Fest '22: Project Audion 23: The Whistler, "Man From the Morgue" In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our seventh, we are proud to present a remake of a radio play that was broadcast only once, in 1952: THE WHISTLER, "Man From the Morgue". Appropriate to the Halloween month - but good anytime - Project Audion's latest premiere is an episode of old time radio's long-running (1942-1955) mystery anthology series, "The Whistler". Over 700 episodes were originally broadcast, but we're recreating one that doesn't survive: "Man from the Morgue," which aired January 13, 1952 and was since lost. Our coast-to-coast cast features outstanding performances all transcribed live via Zoom... Jeff Billard in Massachusetts Larry Groebe in Texas Chris Hart in Florida Kristen James, California Ken Jeffries, California John Mauldin, Tennessee Rhiannon McAfee, Calfornia Greg McAfee, Calfornia Brad Oxnam, Tennessee Sound patterns were performed by Ele Matelan in Illinois. The show was directed by Jon Mauldin and produced by Larry Groebe. (Orig. launched 10/8/21)

Project Audion presents a recreation of the radio series "My True Story." Imagine compressing a whole soap opera storyline into about 45 minutes -- that's "My True Story" -- full of love, heartbreak, and triumph five days a week for nearly 20 years starting in 1943. But only a dozen or so episodes survive out of literally thousands that were broadcast, so this is a chance to hear a show you never knew about. Our episode from October 30, 1958 is entitled "Mother's Little Witch" and asks the question: "Can a woman, unequipped to earn her living, make a good life for herself and her child?" Our transcontinentally transcribed cast stars Jessica Matthews, Dorothy and John Farrington, Bob Beaumont, Jan Welch, and Duane Noch. Rachel Pulliam directed, and Larry Groebe produced and provided music. (Orig. released 11/12/21)

From DREAMS & SCREAMS PRODUCTIONS comes a 5-part audio horror series called The Somnilyte Sessions, produced by Sara Brooke Christian, PhD. Here we present the first two episodes, "Welcome to the Institute" and "Ice Crystals". Episodes 3 & 4 will be released in November, and the finale is promised soon. Enjoy! Episode 1 Welcome to the Institute A new patient, Rebekah, checks in to a mental health facility called The SomniLyte Institute in hopes of getting treatment for her sleep disorder. Written by Kyra Smith and Ethan Hunter Cast: Emily Gray, Chase Bernard, Sydni Meyers, Victoria Myssik, Théo Lambert-Scott, Henry Southwick, Sophia Brazda, Hannah Thibodeaux, Anna Broussard, Samantha Staggs, Abbe Gail Gross, Marq Parks, Zachary Ochinko, Robin Talbot, Brandon Persica Episode 2 Ice Crystals Rebekah experiences her first full session inside The Ether and enters a dreamscape meant to help uncover the root of her fears. Written by Aaron Wood and Sara Brooke Christian Cast: Emily Gray, Chase Bernard, Sydni Meyers, Victoria Myssik, Théo Lambert-Scott, Henry Southwick, Sophia Brazda, Hannah Thibodeaux, Anna Broussard, Samantha Staggs, Abbe Gail Gross, Marq Parks, Zachary Ochinko, Robin Talbot, Brandon Persica

Horror Fest '22: Project Audion 35: Midworld In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our sixth, we are proud to present a remake of a radio play that was broadcast only once, in 1939: MIDWORLD, "Return of the Werewolf", from the Texas State Network. Horror stories work so well as audio drama because all the awful deeds take place in your mind's eye. That's why radio spawned such classic shows as Lights Out, Quiet Please, Inner Sanctum, and...Midworld? Project Audion brings back to life a late-night radio horror show that has been dead for 83 years: a series which was only heard on the two dozen stations of the then-new Texas State Network. A single Midworld script is all that survives from it - a tale of werewolves and ghosts set in the Canadian wilderness. This is the first time the show has been performed since 1939. Watch our voice actors from across the US perform via Zoom, or close your eyes and just listen...if you dare! CAST: Bob Beaumont in California George Taylor in Tennessee Frank Guglielmeli in Pennsylvania and helmed and produced by Larry Groebe in Texas

Horror Fest '22: Stay Tuned for Terror (double-feature) In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting a wide selection of old-time radio (and other) horror programs. For our fifth, we are proud to present the only two known-to-exist episodes of the series "Stay Tuned for Terror", written, selected and adapted by Robert Bloch. So here we present, as a single installment, episodes 31 and 32 of that late 1940s series: "The Boogey Man Will Get You" and "Lizzie Borden Took an Axe". Neblett Radio Productions, Chicago, c. 1947 (Obtained from archive dot org.)

HORROR FEST '22: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. For our fourth, another dramatized tale by Ray Bradbury, "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Composer ..... David Paul Jones Sound ..... Paul Cargill Produced/Directed by Pauline Harris Set in 1960's Illinois this gem of modern Gothic literature is the memorable story of two boys, James Nightshade and William Halloway, and the evil that grips their small Midwestern town with the arrival of a "dark carnival" one Autumn midnight. These two innocents, both aged 13, (Will is born one minute before Halloween, and Jim one minute after) save the souls of the town (as well as their own). This is a vivid variation on the eternal theme of the fight between Good and Evil. A thrilling, chilling, richly kaleidoscopic sound world ensues; a shimmering mirror maze that reflects your older or younger self, depending on your desires, and a magic carousel that plays Chopin's Funeral March forwards - with each rotation you gain a year, and rotating backwards - you get younger. Cast: Will: Theo Gregory Jim: Joseph Lindsay Charlie: Henry Goodman Mr Dark: Kenneth Cranham Mr Coogar: Gerard McDermott Lightening rod salesman: Gerard McDermott Miss Foley: Barbara Barnes Dust Witch: Buffy Davis Robert: Taran Stanzler Young Miss Foley: Amelia Clarkson Jed: Ethan Brooke Originally aired 11/04/2011 on BBC Radio (Obtained from archive dot org.)

HORROR FEST '22: Leviathan 99 by Ray Bradbury In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. Next up, a dramatized tale by Ray Bradbury, "Leviathan 99." A fantastical adaptation of Moby Dick, Ray Bradbury takes audiences past the moon and the stars in search of the greatest and brightest comet in the universe. Join a deranged captain, an eight-foot-tall telepathic spider, and our reluctant hero. You can call him Ishmael. Originally aired on BBC Radio 3, 3 May 1968 Adapted and produced by H. B. Fortuin Stars Denys Hawthorne as Ishmael (Obtained from archive dot org.)

HORROR FEST '22: The Chamois by Daphne du Maurier In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. Next up, another dramatized tale by Daphne du Maurier, "The Chamois." When Stephen decides to fly to Greece, it's for one reason only. He's determined to rid himself of a secret fear - a fear so painful that he'll try anything to conquer it... Stephen …. Christopher Cazenove Stephen's Wife …. Anna Cropper The Storekeeper …. Alexis Gallnos The Storyteller …. Gabriel Woolf Zus …. Nikolas Janis Dramatised by Michael Bartlett. Producer: Derek Hoddinott First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1974. (Obtained from archive dot org.)

HORROR FEST '22: The Alibi by Daphne du Maurier In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. First up, a dramatized tale by Daphne du Maurier, "The Alibi." To change your life in middle age can be a traumatic experience. For James Fenton, his sudden decision leads him along a strange street into a strange house - and an experience from which he'll never recover. James Fenton …. Tony Britton Anna …. Sarah Badel Edna …. Katherine Parr The Inspector …. Geoffrey Beevers The Storyteller …. Gabriel Woolf Dramatised and produced by Derek Hoddinott. First broadcast on the BBC World Service in May 1974. (Obtained from archive dot org)

In this original production written, directed and produced by Rachel Pulliam, a famous, blind host during the Golden Age of radio is fired when his beloved horror serial is canceled. Once he learns his replacement is a 12-year-old, will it destroy him, or can the show still go on? This script was the 2020 First Prize Winner in the Marian Thauer Brown Audio Drama Scriptwriting Competition. CAST: (in order of appearance) ANNOUNCER: Rachel Pulliam RITA: Raven Anderson CECIL ELLIOTT: Glenn Hascall VINCENT TIERNEY: John Bell EMERSON CAMPBELL: Pete Lutz SECURITY GUARD: Ian Shaffer SANDRA TIERNEY: Marisha Tapera RICHARD NESBIT: Boyd Barrett LUCY HENSHAW: Delaney Brittingham JUNE HENSHAW: Andrea Richardson HOTEL CLERK: Bethany Baldwin MARTY JENKINS: Joe Stofko MISS EAGLE: Sharon Grunwald 'WESTON U' SPOT: Nicee Wagner 'WESTON U' SPOT: Jalen Frisbee ALISTAIR BELLAMY ('THE COTTAGES' SPOT): Dan Ware POLICEMAN: Jarman Day Dedicated to the loving memory of Viktor Aurelius and Jeff Niles Music: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Sound effects: Gina Moravec and freesound.org Art: Karl Nordman

An alternative universe where Dark Shadows and Strange Paradise meet....when the mysterious Betty Hanscombe arrives back in her hometown, one has to wonder what she is running away from and what new terrors lie in store for her... Cast: Announcer: Bruce Busby Betty Hanscombe: Rhiannon McAfee Elizabeth Collins: Meredith Jones Roger Collins: Nathan Woltering Bennet Hanscombe: Peter Wishinski Jason McGuire: Adam Blanford Victor Wells: Jake McAskill Train Conductor: Jerry Kokich

Originally released 7/17/22 for the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, we present Rachel Pulliam and Sole Twin Audio's adaptation of "Ring Once for Death" from their Patchwork Classics series. CAST Announcer/Host – Sharon Grunwald Whistling Man – Ross Bernhardt Edith Williams – Gina Moravec Dr. Mark Williams – Richard Braddock Sam Kee, Jr. – Caleb Bressler State Trooper – Stephen Murray Driver – Zachary Silva (right) Diana – Rachel Schumacher Voices – Charity Spencer, Billy Flynn, Sean Madsen, and Steve Fait MUSIC Ross Bernhardt Produced/Directed by: Rachel Pulliam

Originally released 7/31/22 for the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, this remake of a 1980s Nightfall episode (that thrilling radio series from Canada) was produced by John Ballentine of the Campfire Radio Theatre. Enjoy!

As performed (live) by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe from Nicholasville, Kentucky at their fall 2022 "Mixed Nuts" show. Cast includes: Norman Cline (Gildersleeve) David Damron (Leroy) Connie McDonald (Marjorie) Denise Cline (Birdie and commercials) Susan Clements (Leila) Doug Fain (Peavey) Steve Watts (Judge Hooker) Cooper Bartlett (Dr. Hargrave). Song by Rachel Williams and sound effects by Eddie Clements. www.kcalotr.com

(Orig. rel. date 2/7/22) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Paul's pick -- and he's bringing us an (ahem) unusual episode of Gangbusters for us to (ahem) enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-eighth number (but 3rd official episode of S3), this episode of Gangbusters - The Case of Harry "Red" Bever, yes, you read that right, from 1945. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: An episode of The Red Skelton Program, and a guest programmer!

FINDING HIS VOICE (Suspense/Thriller) The voice-over business intensifies into a deadly game of cat and mouse between three people. The hunter and the hunted crisscross through the worlds of film, radio, and television – until everything ultimately depends on the sound of a single voice. Features a full cast, engaging sound effects, and original music. Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre. Cast John Bell as Steven Peters Laura Van Veen as Gloria Peters David Ault as Zach Also featured were: Danny Bowman, Keith Burnett, Bill Craven, Joe Curt, Noelle Dupuis, Kenya Dworkin, Eva Eig, David Farquhar, Niko Gerentes, James Hebblethwaite, Hayden Peter Lee, Dash Lucas, Marssie Mencotti, Nicholas Stroud, Rob Tymec, and Judith Norton Wasik. Written and directed by George Zarr Runtime: 66 minutes Performance ©2018 Design Sound Productions / Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

Originally released as part of the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse series, Sole Twin Audios brings Patrick Hamilton's play to life in this recreation of a "lost" episode of Suspense, "Rope." In the confines of a single apartment, Brandon and Tom have committed murder and have brazenly invited over the victim's sister and their sophisticated author-friend, Rupert Cadell. Will they escape the noose, or is the classic phrase true: Murder Will Out. CAST: Conner Howard as the Announcer Justin Fife as Brandon Theodore Perez as Tom Rachel Schumacher as Leila Adam Blanford as Rupert Cadell CREW: Directed and Produced by Rachel Pulliam Music by Ross Bernhardt Suspense Re-imagining by David Krause Artwork by Joshua Mongardini Sole Twin Audios Network Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVr7i77UhXoJndazF61sfBw Anchor: anchor.fm/soletwinaudios Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sole-twin-audios-network/id1584499329 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qai0RAq48iQG2JJJwAy4K

THE DAYCARE DASH (Comedy) Meet Julie, a modern-day urban single mom just trying to pick up her daughter Tina at the daycare center on time. Can Julie make it before the late fees set in? Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching. She has forty minutes to get to the garage and get crosstown. So on your marks, get set, GO... CAST GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ - Julie KEITH BURNETT - Lou and Cop BRADY VAN VAERENBERGH - Man in Street and Man in Car JOHN FRAY - Jeremy BILL CRAVEN - Truck Driver EMMA MCDONALD – Tina Directed by George Zarr Recording Engineer and Post Production – David Farquhar Runtime: 11:19 Performance ©2022 Design Sound Productions / Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

S2E2: Zigzags of Treachery, part 2 In the conclusion of our Season 2 premiere, the life of an innocent woman hangs in the balance, and only a letter can save her – if the Tec can find it in time! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. Starring The NARADA RADIO COMPANY Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production by Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Darren Rockhold as YOUR ANNOUNCER Pete Lutz as THE TEC Noah Diamond as ATTORNEY VANCE RICHMOND Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR Frank Guglielmelli as MR. STACEY Jeff Moon as DR. ESTEP Geri Elliff as EDNA ESTEP Mark Kalita as DICK FOLEY Jordan Bruster as BOB TEAL Paul Arbisi as LEDWICH and HAMMETT'S VOICE Rachel Pulliam as THE MAID and Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN

(orig. launch 12/25/21) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our Christmas Special, and Dave's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of Rocky Fortune for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-seventh number (but 2nd official episode of S3), this episode of Rocky Fortune - The Plot to Murder Santa Claus, from 1953. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: An episode of Gangbusters!

Fred Allen is a name unfamiliar to most people today, but for two decades his radio show set the standard for the best of American humor. His comedy and satirical influence can be seen in everything from Looney Tunes to Saturday Night Live. Robert L. Mills, comedy writer for Bob Hope, has crafted a "new" Fred Allen show for Project Audion which successfully recalls the time Allen had the #1 program on the airwaves (in the late 1940s). We'll visit "Allen's Alley" with Senator Claghorn, Mrs. Nussbaum, and others; take on "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" in a movie parody, and welcome guest stars Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, thanks to a coast-to-coast cast of sterling vocal talent which includes: FRED ALLEN: John Bell, AL MOODY / CASSIDY / BANDITO: Pete Lutz, TX PORTLAND / MRS. NUSSBAUM: Julie Hoverson, WA KENNY DELMAR: Ken Jeffries, CA CLAGHORN / GRIZZY: Harry Middlebrooks, CA EDGAR BERGEN: Robert L. Mills., CA CHARLIE MCCARTHY: Scott McKinley, NJ with Direction & Production by Larry Groebe, TX

Dark Paradise: a retrospection of two Gothic Soap Operas, "Dark Shadows" and "Strange Paradise." In this introductory episode, Host Rachel Pulliam discusses the beginnings of both soap operas. This will be a monthly series, airing on the first Monday of the month. Original music composed specially for "Dark Paradise" by Ross Bernhardt Find episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKayK8CXBhM&t=271s

ENJOY THIS REMAKE OF A CLASSIC OTR SHOW BY SOLE TWIN AUDIOS! Synopsis: Radio DJ Smiley Smith is known for pulling elaborate stunts for his listeners, but when he ventures into the house known as the "Death Trap," he may just get more than he is bargaining for. Featuring the voice talents of: Alexa Chipman as the Announcer John Bell as Smiley Smith Dean T Moody - as the OTRT Ad/Charles MacDonald Pete Lutz as Mr. Thorpe Jerry Kokich as Mr. Reed CREW: Directed and produced by Rachel Pulliam Cover artist: Rylir Music: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Suspense theme: by Bernard Herrman (re-imagined by David Krause) Sound Effects were provided by www.freesound.org

In their final appearance for the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, the Narada Radio Company proudly presents a remake of Lux Radio Theatre's LES MISERABLES, from the 1952 film starring Michael Rennie, Robert Newton and Debra Paget. ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold JEAN VALJEAN – Les Marsden JAVERT – Pete Lutz COSETTE – Rhiannon McAfee ROBERT – Greg McAfee JUDGE/PROSECUTOR/GUSTAVE – Larry Groebe RIMBAUD/GENFLOU – Paul Arbisi BISHOP – Karim Kronfli MME. MAGLOIRE – Pam Pailes CORPORAL/COCHESPAILLE – Dave Robison SILVERSMITH – Jack Ward MENTOU - Ross Bernhardt FANTINE – Carole Krohn MATHIEU/REVOLUTIONARY – Lothar Tuppan BREVET/DUPUY – John Bell MARIUS/BYSTANDER – Dana Gonsalves Director/Producer: Pete Lutz Music by Ross Bernhardt

(Orig. rel. 8/14/22) The United Artists of Mutual present: Danse Macabre, a segment from a 1938 broadcast of The Royal Desserts Hour. Written by Arch (Lights Out) Oboler, this short piece describes how composer Camille Saint-Saëns might have been inspired to write the piece that made him famous. With the voices of John Bell as Old Jacques and The Stranger; and Pete Lutz as Rudy Vallee and Saint-Saëns. Mr. Bell and Mr. Lutz also play the voices of the ghosts in the graveyard.

(Orig. rel. 8/14/22) The United Artists of Mutual present: More Bob & Ray! Recorded especially for Sonic Summerstock Playhouse 2022, it features Jeff Billard in the roles of Bob Elliott, and Pete Lutz as the many voices of Ray Goulding, in a half-hour of zany sketches. Enjoy! 1. Show open/Public Service Message 2. Fern Ock Veek, Sickly Whale Oil Processor 3. Einbinder Flypaper commercial 4. Happy Birthday, Ken Vose! 5. Anxiety! 6. Monongahela Metal Foundry commercial 7. Search for Togetherness 8. Mr. Science 9. Closing

S2E1: Zigzags of Treachery, part 1 In our Season 2 premiere, a man comes face-to-face with his past, and his wife gets blamed for the mess he leaves behind! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. NARADA RADIO COMPANY Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production by Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE TEC: Pete Lutz VANCE RICHMOND: Noah Diamond STACEY: Frank Guglielmelli LUCY COE: Rachel Pulliam ESTEP: Jeff Moon EDNA ESTEP: Geri Elliff DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita BOB TEAL: Jordan Bruster LEDWICH: Paul Arbisi BOYD: John Bell THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko Series created by Pete Lutz & Mark Slade FIND THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (8 EPISODES) HERE AT MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Today is a good day to listen to Bad Day at Black Rock, Project Audion's latest radio drama recreation. We're going far afield with this 1959 show, because by this time in America, television had killed off the great radio movie adaptation series like "Lux Radio Theatre." In other countries like Australia, radio drama still thrived through shows like Caltex Theatre. They adapted Bad Day at Black Rock from the gritty, Oscar-nominated 1955 drama with Spencer Tracy, where one man takes on a dying town that harbors a dirty secret. Now Project Audion recreates it with a transcribed-live coast-to-coast cast which includes: MACREEDY: Les Marsden (CA) SMITH/JENKINSON: Pete Lutz (TX) COLEY/ANNOUNCER: Tom Konkle (CA) DOC: Dana Gonsalves (TX) SHERIFF/CONDUCTOR 2: John Bell (AL) PETE: Austin Hanna (TX) HASTINGS: Gino Vianelli (CA) LIZ: Jesirae Kesler (TX) VOICE/SAM/CONDUCTOR 1: Larry Groebe (TX) Pete Lutz directed, & Larry Groebe produced

Sonic Summerstock 2022: The Campbell Playhouse production of TWENTIETH CENTURY -- this is the full production, available now as a single track! (Orig. rel. 7/24/22) Please enjoy this special re-enactment of a classic radio play (adapted from a famous film and stage play). Twentieth Century is a screwball comedy, with laughs and situations that come at you as rapidly as the railroad train for which it's named. Listen and enjoy! NARADA RADIO COMPANY. CAST OF CHARACTERS: Les Marsden as OSCAR JAFFE Rhiannon McAfee as LILY GARLAND Dana Gonsalves as OWEN O'MALLEY Pete Lutz as OLIVER WEBB and McGONIGLE Lothar Tuppan as MAX JACOBS, LLOYD, and GERMAN ACTOR 1 John Bell as MR. CLARK and the COP Rachel Pulliam as SADIE Tom Konkle as GEORGE SMITH and ANNOUNCER Carl Thomas as UNCLE RUFUS and THE PORTER Larry Groebe as THE CONDUCTOR Jesirae Kesler as ANITA and MISS SCHULTZ Gino Vinanelli as FLANNAGAN, POP, and GERMAN ACTOR 2 Victoria Fancki as VALERIE and the WOMAN ON THE TRAIN Jason D. Johnson as FATHER and the MAN ON THE TRAIN and Jack Ward as STANLEY, the SHERIFF, and the WESTERN UNION MAN Music by Ross Bernhardt Special thanks to Rick Tribble for providing the "Rail Sounds" LP that furnished most of the...um...rail sounds.

(Orig. rel. date 7/3/22) Sonic Summerstock Playhouse returns with of this very special remake of a BBC Sunday Night Theatre episode from 1958, "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" by Herman Wouk. We hope you enjoy it! It was recorded over Zoom using actors in California, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Alabama. Directed by Pete Lutz and starring The Narada Radio Company Gareth Severn as the BBC ANNOUNCER Les Marsden as CAPTAIN QUEEG Dana Gonsalves as LIEUTENANT MARYK Austin Hanna as LT JUNIOR GRADE KEITH Tom Konkle as LT KEEFER Carl Yowell as LCDR CHALLEE Chuck Wilson as CAPTAIN SOUTHARD Joe Martinez as DR LUNDEEN Paul Arbisi as DR BIRD Rachel Pulliam as PETTY OFFICER URBAN John Bell as CAPTAIN BLAKELY Jessica Mathews as the STENOGRAPHER Ebony Rose as the ORDERLY and Pete Lutz as LIEUTENANT GREENWALD Additional voices: Dave Robison, Edward Champion Music for this production was composed and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt.

(Orig. rel. 11/28/21) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our premiere, and Pete's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of The Columbia Shakespeare Cycle for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-sixth number (but 1st official episode of S3), this episode of The Columbia Shakespeare Cycle - Twelfth Night, from 1937. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

In this horror-comedy by Joann Farias, a man makes jewelry out of the teeth of dead people, and the town he lives in experiences a rash of hauntings. Originally broadcast in 1996 on Public Radio.

Performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe in their downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky theater during the 2022 Summer show, June 24 - 26. This is an episode of "Easy Aces" called "Jane's Mother Comes To Visit". Performers include Connie McDonald (Ace), Denise Cline (Jane), Susan Clements (Mrs. Bell), Kaitlyn Wesley (Miss Anderson), and Steve Watts (Ken and Mother) Singing the lead song is Rachel Williams. www.kcalotr.com