Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod - Lights Out "Until Dead" (02-02-43)

Until Dead (Aired February 2, 1943)


Lights Out was an American old-time radio program featuring "tales of the supernatural and the supernormal." It was immensely popular, and was one of the first horror programs, predating Suspense and Inner Sanctum. In its heydey, Lights Out rivalled the popularity of those shows. Lights Out ran through several series and networks, from January 1, 1934 to August 6, 1947. The principal sponsor was Ironized Yeast. Most episodes were broadcast at midnight. Lights Out then made the transition to television in 1949, where it was broadcast until 1952. Created in Chicago by writer Wyllis Cooper in 1934.

THIS EPISODE:

February 2, 1943. Program #10. CBS network origination, syndicated rebroadcast. "Until Dead". Commercials added locally. A man wants revenge so badly, he's willing to go beyond the grave to get it. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as "No Escape" and "The Luck Of Mark Street." Arch Oboler (writer, host), Frank Lovejoy, Paul Stewart. 25 minutes.

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