Old-time radio

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Episode Data from GOLDIN
Episode NameEpisode #Air DateNotes
The Hand of Death1945-03-1810:00 P.M. (Eastern time). The first show of the series. An eccentric who collects souvenirs from murders decides to try for the ultimate item for his collection. The dates listed above for this series were taken from the WOR-Mutual acetates. Apparently, a second series of broadcasts was heard on WGN, Chicago (and perhaps the rest of the Mutual net as well) at 2:30 P.M. (Central time) on the dates listed. The possibiltiy exists that these programs were recorded on the dates taken from the WOR-Mutual acetates and broadcast as indicated on WGN. A 10:00 P.M. broadcast time for this kind of program sounds more logical.
The King of the World1945-03-25The program has also been dated May 27, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Death Spins a Web1945-04-01A program of "...all the secrets and mysteries of mankind... tales of murder, of madness, of dark deeds beyond belief." This program has also been dated June 3, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Devil Island1945-04-08A young girl is stranded on island with three people who are trying to drive her crazy. This program has also been dated June 10, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Escape By Death1945-04-15Two old maids believe their neice and nephew are trying to kill them. The script was previously used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on April 23, 1944. The system cue has been deleted. This program has also been dated June 17, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Death at Storm House1945-04-22The story of a haunted house on a cliff near the sea, and a dead woman's curse. This program has also been dated June 24, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
The Accusing Corpse1945-04-29A plot to a commit double murder is executed in a very strange way with very strange results. The script was also used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on April 16, 1944 (see cat. #60224). The system cue has been deleted. This program has also been dated July 1, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Stranger in the House1945-05-06A couple moves into a haunted house and the man falls in love with a beautiful ghost. The script was also used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on January 29, 1952 (see cat. #1613). This program has also been dated July 8, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Out of the Past1945-05-13The classic tale about the beautiful wife and the insistent blackmailer. The script was also used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on April 19, 1949 (see cat. #3091). This program has also been dated July 15, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Welcome Home1945-05-20A man returns home to find his family isn't exactly glad to see him. This program has also been dated July 22, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
I'll Die Laughing1945-05-27A horror story about a treasure cave with a curse on it. Anyone who goes in to get the treasure, never comes out again. The date is subject to correction. The system cue has been deleted. This program has also been dated July 29, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Design for Death1945-06-03A larcenous couple come upon a strange eccentric in the North woods and plan to kill him for his money. This program has also been dated August 5, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
The Ghost Makers1945-06-10A horror story about two swindlers who try to scare an old lady to death for her fortune. This program has also been dated August 12, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Broadway, Here I Come1945-06-17Two murderers try to come to the "Big Town" with strange results. See cat. #17043 for a network version of this broadcast. This program has also been dated August 19, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Broadway, Here I Come1945-06-17Two murderers try to come to the "Big Town" with strange results. This is a quality upgrade, network version of cat. #391.
The Queen of the Cats1945-06-24A mysterious woman from Egypt has a strange relationship with cats. The script was used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on July 2, 1944 (see cat. #60225) and June 15, 1948 (see cat. #30809). This program has also been dated August 26, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Death Rings Down the Curtain1945-07-01The most famous actress in the world fails in the most important role she has to play. The script was used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on October 5, 1948 (see cat. #64356). This program has also been dated September 2, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
'Til Death Do Us Part1945-07-08A husband plans to murder his wife because she loves him too much! He drowns her, but she returns from the dead. This program has also been dated September 9, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
The Man With the Stolen Face1945-07-15A millionaire and an unknown man have their faces exchanged, with surprising results. This program has also been dated September 16, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
My Beloved Must Die1945-07-22A fascinating tale of what happens to women who fall in love with the Devil! This program has also been dated September 23, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Beware of Tomorrow1945-07-29A story that sounds like a mixture of "Frankenstein" and "Donovan's Brain." The creation of "Alpha," a metal monster that kills. The script was used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on April 9, 1944 (see cat. #60223). This program has also been dated September 30, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Murder Must Be Paid for1945-08-05A man kills his wife, but she returns to haunt him, in another form! This program has also been dated October 7, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
To Have and to Hold1945-08-12A young girl visits an old aunt who hasn't been seen by anyone for the last forty years! This program has also been dated October 14, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Murderer Unknown1945-08-19A successful businessman gets black-bordered letters that threaten his life. This program has also been dated October 28, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Time on My Hands1945-08-26A man down on his luck comes upon a pawn shop with nothing to sell except time...taken off his life span! This program has also been dated November 4, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
Death Laughs Last1945-09-02A locksmith needs money desperately for his wife's operation. He decides to use his profession for crime. The script was also used on "The Mysterious Traveler" on September 24, 1944 (see cat. #60217) and April 13, 1947 (see cat. #60231). The program has also been dated November 11, 1945 on WGN, Chicago.
You Only Die Once1945-09-09A scheming husband and wife team try to get a millionaire's money by murdering him. The program has also been dated November 18, 1945 on WGN, Chicago. The last show of the series.