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

Posted in Audio, Mysteries and Thrillers with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on February 18, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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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: DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT: “Flying Saucers”!

Posted in Audio, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, Television, UFOs with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 12, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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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”!

Posted in Audio, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 11, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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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”!

Posted in Audio, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 9, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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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.

VIDEO; All the Super Bowl Movie Spots!

Posted in Movies, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, Television, UFOs, Video with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 4, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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Jonny Quest All Grown Up!

Posted in Comics, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, Television, Toys with tags , , , , , , , , , , on January 31, 2013 by ghostradioworld

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Ever wonder what everyone’s favorite boy adventurer would look like after reaching his majority?  And what his life might be like?

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AUDIO: SUSPENSE – “Russian New Year”

Posted in Audio, Mysteries and Thrillers with tags , , , , , , , , , , on December 28, 2012 by ghostradioworld

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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.

A VERY, PULPY CHRISTMAS!

Posted in Art, Books, Comics, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, Writing with tags , , , , , , , on December 24, 2012 by ghostradioworld

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Before the paperback book.  Before comics.   There were the Pulp.   They were named for the cheap pulpwood paper on which they were printed.  But they were famous for their exciting, often lurid covers.  The covers really sold these magazine.  So, like many other mags, when Christmas rolled around, they’d attach a Christmas theme to the covers.  But, being pulps, it never was quote as simple as that.

See some great examples after the jump.

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TOP TEN END OF THE WORLD MOVIES!

Posted in Books, Comics, Movies, Mysteries and Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror, Television, Video with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on December 21, 2012 by ghostradioworld

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The end of the world is on everyone’s lips today.   So in light of that here’s:  “The Top Ten End of the World Movies!’

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Eliza Dusku to Co-star in “THE SAINT” Pilot!

Posted in Books, Movies, Mysteries and Thrillers with tags , , , , , , , on December 18, 2012 by ghostradioworld

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Deadline announced today that Eliza Dushku will co-star opposite Adam Rayner in “The Saint” backdoor pilot for MPCA.

More info after the jump.

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