Thursday, January 29, 2009

Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod - The Shadow "House Of Fun" (10-22-39)


House Of Fun (Aired October 22, 1939)


One of the most popular radio shows in history debuted in August 1930 when "The Shadow" went on the air. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening lines of the "Detective Story" program captivated listeners and are instantly recognizable even today. Originally the narrator of the series of macabre tales, the eerie voice known as The Shadow became so popular to listeners that "Detective Story" was soon renamed "The Shadow," and the narrator became the star of the old-time mystery radio series, which ran until 1954. A figure never seen, only heard, the Shadow was an invincible crime fighter. He possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. Besides his tremendous strength, he could defy gravity, speak any language, unravel any code, and become invisible with his famous ability to "cloud men's minds."


THIS EPISODE:

October 22, 1939. Mutual network. "House Of Fun". Commercials added locally. A carnival concession is a front for a kidnap ring and stock manipulation gang. William Johnstone, Ken Roberts (announcer), Jerry Devine (writer). 24:15.

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