Radio Daze: Some “Supsense” And “The Whistler” For Your Spooky Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. In keeping with the Halloween theme, I’m featuring two episodes each of two of the greatest old time radio shows ever aired. The first two are from “Suspense” which aired from the early forties all the way to the early 1960s. Featuring some of the greatest talent in front and behind the mike, “Suspense” was a staple for over two decades and provides some great late night storytelling. The next two are from “The Whistler” which aired primarily on the West Coast before being rebroadcast to the rest of the country. Featuring narration from the legendary Bill Foreman, “The Whistler” often featured macabre morality tales that featured less-than-savory protangists! Enjoy these episodes with a cup of cocoa in front of the fireplace! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: Peter Lorre Again In Another Two Episodes Of “Mystery In The Air” For Your Old Radio Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This edition continues our thriller trend with two more episodes from “Mystery In The Air” with Peter Lorre. Alas I only have access to eight total episodes from this 1947 series, but I will be posting all of them at one point or another before moving on to some more classic thriller old time radio programs. Expect shows from “Suspense,” “The Whistler” and even a couple of classics from “The Mercury Theater On The Air” in the coming days. For now, enjoy Mr. Lorre’s fine radio work as we get closer and closer to Halloween! So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Dogcast: “The Whistler” Suspenseful Program For Some Old Radio Fun!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some suspenseful old radio for your listening enjoyment. As you know, I’m a huge old radio buff and I like sharing my passion with you folks. Not only is it timeless entertainment, but it connects me to my departed Grandfather who I had the pleasure of knowing and being close to for thirty-five years of my life. He would have been 100 this year and it’s hard to believe fifteen years have passed since he left us. That said, he left a legacy of memories with me, not the least of which is my love of old radio programs, and The Whistler is definitely one of the better ones. Narrated by the title character, these stories were often morality plays in which the main character seemingly gets away with the perfect crime, only to have it come back on him/her in the most unusual of ways. Think of it as “Karma Theater.” Bill Foreman provided the iconic voice of The Whistler and, like Suspense, often employed the talents of some of the finest actors of the day. Here I have the first two episodes from 1942. Enjoy and feel free to either comment below or at my Facebook page. So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Dogcast: Some Old Radio Thrills from the Golden Age!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some old radio thrills in the form of “The Whistler” one of the most popular radio progams of the forties and fifties, especially on the West Coast. In quality, it was second only to “Suspense” in terms of thrills and performances. I’ve got a couple for you here that I think you’ll enjoy in honor of the new James Wan horror film “Malignant.” Enjoy and feel free to comment below or on my Facebook Page. So Sayeth The Kendog!
