Halloween Spooktacular 2017 – X Minus One: The Parade
In George Lefferts’ The Parade, an advertising agency exec is approached by a man looking to promote the upcoming Martian arrival on Earth.
In George Lefferts’ The Parade, an advertising agency exec is approached by a man looking to promote the upcoming Martian arrival on Earth.
Few radio shows could meld humor and horror in the way Quiet, Please could during it’s relatively short run. Today’s Spooktacular entry is certainly no exception.
In Abominable Snowman (which originally aired on September 13th, 1953) a group of hunters are in the Himalayas on the trail of the mysterious and elusive yeti.
It’s very possible A Horror Story is the most grisly episode CBS Mystery Theater ever produced during the 1,399 episode run of the series.
Let’s kick off our annual Spooktacular with a science fiction tale from one of the greats: Ray Bradbury.
It’s that time of year once again and we’re not talking about busting out colorful gourds and all things pumpkin spice.
In Evening Primrose, based on the John Collier short story, a self-centered poet comes up with the clever idea of sneaking inside a department store in order to live off the inventory. Little does he know he won’t be alone when the store closes for the night.
Arch Oboler is certainly a go to name when it came to producing excellent horror/suspense shows. Lights Out! is surely my favorite Oboler creation and our
Tonight’s Spooktacular is The Devil Doctor. There’s loads going on in this tale of witchcraft, black masses, and a return from beyond the grave. The Devil Doctor aired January 8th, 1934.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater adapted quite a few Edgar Allan Poe stories over the years and one of the more interesting was The Tell-Tale Heart.
A father comes home with his new bride, much to the surprise and disgust of his teenage daughter. The girl then begins to plot a multitude of ways to do away with her new stepmom.
What to do when a common housefly isn’t large enough to wear a collar or take for a walk around the block like most pets? Find a way to grow a giant fly of course!
While not really of a supernatural nature, The Whole Town’s Sleeping is still an excellent tale where the tension builds as the story progresses.
In The Demon Tree, four friends find themselves bored while on holiday in England. To help pass time while they wait for a night stage back to London (and to investigate a story told to them by their innkeeper) the friends go in search of a mysterious tree.
Following an accident outside their home, the Dodge family takes in an injured young woman who then proceeds to intertwine her way into the household. Yet there seems to be more than just a strange twist of fate at work.