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CBS Radio Mystery Theateralso known as Radio Mystery Theater and Mystery Theater, often abbreviated as CBSRMT) was a radio drama series created by Himan Brown It aired on CBS Radio Network affiliates from1974 to 1982 and was later carried by the satellite feed in the early 2000s. The format mirrored classic old-time radio shows such The Mysterious Traveler and The Whistler, with episodes introduced by host, E. who offeredithy wisdom and commentary throughout. Unlike the hosts of earlier programs, Marshall was portrayed as a fully mortal figure, whose heightened insight and erud immersed listeners in macabre tales, akin to "The Man in Black" from another old-time radio show, Suspense.Similar to Himan Brown's earlier Inner Sanctum Mysteries, each episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater began and ended with the eerie sound of creaking crypt door, accompanied by Marshall's unsettling greeting, "Come in!… Welcome. I'm E. G. Marshall." This was often followed by one of his signature phrases, such as "The sound of suspense" or "The fear you can hear." At the, the door would close, preceded by Marshall iconic sign-off,Until time, pleasant… dreams?" Marshall hosted the program from January 4 until February 1982, when actress Tammy Grimes assumed hosting duties the series' final season, preserving the established format. CBSRMT aired each week, initially a new program every night. Later in its run, three or four episodes per week were new originals with the remaining nights featuring reruns. The series produced 1,399 original episodes, with a total of 2,969 broadcasts, including repeats. Each episode was allocated a full hour of airtime but typically ran for about 45 minutes after commercials and news segments. Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
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I discovered Mystery Theater in 1978 as a 14 year old. It was on at 11:00pm every night. It was a guilty pleasure, listening to it on my transistor radio with a single ear bud, when I should have been asleep. It took my imagination to another level and still does. I’m hoping to run across the Edgar Allen Poe episode. E.G. Marshall was the best!
If you like old school narratives and The Twilight Zone, do not hesitate! Outstanding.
When I was younger I used to listen to this show every Sunday night with my mom and other siblings. I always loved the show still love it today was Soo glad I found it. Thank you cbs radio mystery theater
I’ve always loved radio dramas and was glad to find this. I especially enjoy the commercials and news clips. For the people leaving bad reviews bc they aren’t that bright, the political news coverage is about Nixon… while it sounds like current affairs, it’s not.
I understand the need to sell ads — that’s where the revenue comes from. However, it would make a world of difference if they were placed at natural breaking points — between acts — rather than consistently (and I do mean CONSISTENTLY) dropping mid-sentence. The act breaks are already built in, so it seems like the perfect place to pause.
I was so excited when I saw these were a podcast. Unfortunately, most episodes sound as if they are being broadcast through 25 Shetland sweaters and I have to strain to understand. I have no such issues with any other podcasts.
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