AUDIO: Radio Mystery Theater – “It’s Murder, Mr. Lincoln”

In honor of President’s Day, here’s a thrilling audio drama involving a man who would one day become president.  A drama that claims:

“It’s Murder, Mr. Lincoln” originally aired on the “CBS Mystery Theater” on March 18, 1975.  However, this version was created later for rebroadcast.  The main content of the program is the same.  But E.G. Marshall’s hosting sections are replaced by identical ones done by series creator Himan Brown.  The graphic above features an etching of Abraham Lincoln’s law office in Springfield, Illinois.

AUDIO: DIMENSION X – Robert A. Heinlein’s “The Roads Must Roll”!

Imagine a world dominated by sidewalks that moved at 100 miles per hour.    How dependent would we become on them?  How quickly would our central maxim of life be:

“The Roads Must Roll” originally aired on “Dimension X” on September 1, 1950.  This is a classic of science fiction.  And one of Robert A. Heinlein’s best remembered stories.

Happy Birthday Christopher Eccleston!

Great actor.  Great Doctor.   After the jump, a few of the better tribute videos to the 9th Doctor!

AUDIO: DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT: “Flying Saucers”!

There are all kinds of dangers an adventurer might face.  But nothing more intriguing than …

“Flying Saucers” originally aired on “Dangerous Assignment” on April 17, 1950.    This is one of the shows from the early fifties that had both radio and television versions airing at the same time, and featuring the same cast.  The TV series was somewhat obscure, and hard to find.  But now, thanks to Hulu, the series can be watched for free.  The television series only had a single 39 episode season.  Hulu has made all the episodes available.  The radio series ran for three years.  About 90 episodes have survived.  But series star the always reliable Brian Donlevy.

AUDIO: CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER – “Lost Dog”!

Phobias come in all shapes and varieties.  Some are scared of heights.  Others confined spaces.  And some are even afraid of dogs.  Even a …

“Lost Dog” originally aired on “CBS Radio Mystery Theater” on January 9, 1974.   It stars Kim Hunter and a very young Mandy Patinkin.  This was only the fourth episode of the series to air.

AUDIO: CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER – “Blizzard of Terror”!

New York City is under a blizzard warning tonight.  So what better way to wait out the night than listening to some radio drama.  Especially if it offers a …

“Blizzard of Terror” originally aired on “The CBS Radio Mystery Theater” on February 18, 1974.

AUDIO: SUSPENSE – “Russian New Year”

This thrilling tale recounts an attempt to assassinate the tzar.  An attempt which took place during …

“Russian New Year” originally aired on “Suspense” on January 13, 1957.

NEW TARDIS INTERIOR!

For some weeks there had been rumors about a new Tardis interior.  Well, the rumors are true.  And here (above) it is.  What do you think?  Too green?  Too Star Trek?  Not enough roundels?  Not Edwardian enough?  Something else?  Offer you thoughts in the comments section.

And, after the jump, some images of Tardises past.

Christmas Audio: THE CINNAMON BEAR – Episodes 25 and 26!

Can you believe it?  We’ve finally come to the end of the adventure.   And, better yet, tomorrow is Christmas!  But before all that happens you’ll want to listen to the thrilling conclusion.

Want to hear the whole thing again?  Click here and you can do just that!  Or you can just listen to select episodes.  It’s Christmas Eve everything is possible!

Christmas Audio: THE CINNAMON BEAR – Episodes 23 and 24!

Tomorrow is the final day of these adventures.  But today we get a parade.  Isn’t that always the way?  Celebrating before things are really done.

Find the rest here.