Corpus Delecti (Aired January 17, 1947)
Although Molle Mystery Theater was initially sponsored by Molle Shaving Cream, other sponsors (such as Bayer Aspirin, Ironized Yeast, Phillips Milk of Magnesia) also sponsored the program. Sometimes, when it was not sponsored by Molle, the program was called "Mystery Theater". The show was first heard on NBC, on 9/7/43. Time slot was originally Sunday nights at 9:00 PM, but was later moved to Tuesday at 9:00 PM, and Friday at 10:00 PM. In 1948, the show moved to CBS (Tues, 8:00 PM), and in 1951, it moved to ABC, where it was called "Mark Sabre", and heard on Wednesdays at either 8:00 PM or 9:30 PM. The shows were tight and tension filled, with a fine orchestra score and solid production values. Classic tales from well-known authors, as well as modern unknowns were presented, and the endings were often twists or shockers.
THIS EPISODE:
January 17, 1947. Program #133. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "Corpus Delicti". A detective has just a few hours to save his brother from going to the electric chair. The program may be dated November 29, 1945. AFRS program name: "Mystery Playhouse." Bernard Lenrow (host, as "Geoffrey Barnes"). 25 minutes.
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