
Mystery Theater aired on CBS Radio from 1974 through 1982. It was an hour drama created and directed by Himan Brown who also created and directed the Inner Sanctum Mystery (1941-1952). E. G. Marshall was the host of Mystery Theater until Tammy Grimes took over in the last year of broadcast.This channel is the culmination of a project to restore all 1,399 Mystery Theater episodes. All episodes will... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 461 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionDrama | |||

0461 - Vanity Dies Hard (4/2/1976)
Written by Sidney Sloan. Directed by Himan Brown.
Cast: Robert Dryden; Marian Seldes; Earl Hammond; Ian Martin; Mary Jane Higby.
An arrogant, vengeful mystery writer thinks he's pulled off the perfect crime: He's... more
0460 - The White Ghost (4/1/1976)
Written by Sam Dann. Directed by Himan Brown.
Cast: Ralph Bell; Ann Williams; Joan Shay; Earl Hammond.
Donald Taylor ends his secret affair with Trudy Nelson and returns to his invalid wife. It leads to Trudy thre... more
0459 - The Spit and Image (3/31/1976)
Written by Ian Martin. Directed by Himan Brown.
Cast: Michael Tolan; Patricia Elliott; Ralph Bell; Earl Hammond.
A retired football player is hired to serve as the stand-in for a reclusive, eccentric billionai... more
0458 - The Intruders (3/30/1976)
Written by Elspeth Eric. Directed by Himan Brown.
Cast: Lois Nettleton; Carmen Matthews; Fred Gwynne; Russell Horton.
A woman is troubled by a trio of strangers in her home; they do not acknowledge her presence, le... more
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Thank you for these restorations of all episodes!! Can finally hear “The Graveyard” and “the Corpse wrote Shorthand” and other episodes that were impossible to hear before!! So clear now- wow!!
Thanks for offering these restored versions of CBSRMT episodes. I worked on a similar project, speed-correcting tapes, carefully adding noise reduction if needed, tweaking the EQ, seamlessly restoring any missing bits of theme music before and after the commercial breaks, etc. I ended up with about 350 programs that sound really good, but you’ve restored dozens of others I don’t have in my own archive. Looking forward to working my way through all of your shows. Thank you!
Unlike this podcast, most sources for the CBS Radio Mystery Theater are hit or miss on audio quality. These episodes have clearly been carefully, lovingly improved. Thank you for the efforts in making these historical documents accessible!
I just absolutely loved the newest rendition of this show. I sometimes had a difficult time in listening to the original version. Very hard to hear the story when the background sounds were present. Although I do enjoy hearing the old commercials and news feeds. Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with us.
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I love this podcast.
I’ve listened to this series in many forms and these sound the best.
Ad-free to boot!
Thank you to the podcaster.
You’re doing the Lord’s work!
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The series features restored episodes from a classic radio drama that aired for nearly a decade, showcasing gripping narratives filled with suspense, intrigue, and emotional depth. Each episode presents a self-contained story often revolving around themes of morality, human psyche, and interpersonal relationships, blended with elements of mystery and the supernatural. Notable for its commitment to authenticity, the series restores the original broadcasts in a way that maintains the integrity of the storytelling, keeping the original theme music and eliminating modern interruptions.
Listeners can expect compelling plots that tackle everything from personal dilemmas to larger societal issues. The storytelling, enriched by character complexit... more
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Recent guests on CBS Radio Mystery Theater include:
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2. Paul Hecht
3. Patricia Elliott
4. Clarice Blackburn
5. Robert Dryden
6. Russell Horton
7. Mercedes McCambridge
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