Tales of Mystery and Suspense: Vol. 1: Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills
by Paul Brennecke
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Author: Paul BrenneckeEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Unabridged
Published: 2001-04-09
ISBN: 1878481266
Publisher: GreaTapes
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Book Review: Tales For a Dark and Stormy Night
Summary: 5 Stars
"Suspense" set the bar for all other shows of mystery and suspense. Old radio was a theatre of the imagination and perhaps no show had our imaginations so enthralled each week as did "Suspense." We were led into dark corners of murder and crime, and sometimes even the supernatural. Listeners around the country were glued to their chairs and stools as families huddled around the radio for entertainment.
While radio will never rule the airwaves as it once did, these shows are an opportunity to revisit this fabulous medium once again and discover its greatness. Big stars appeared often and eagerly on "Suspense" because of its quality. It was nice exposure between films and a chance to stretch their acting skills. The scripts and productions were all topflight. "Suspense" was one show which never disappointed the listener.
Included in this collection is "Ghost Hunt" with Ralph Edwards. It ranks right up there with "The House on Cyprus Canyon," "The Hitchhiker," and "A Thing of Beauty" as one of the finest episodes of "Suspense" ever aired. A man spends the night in a lonely house on a ghost hunt, recording what happens. It is tense and exciting and a little eerie. Though there are other excellent shows included here, it alone makes this one worth owning.
"A Little Piece of Rope" stars Lucille Ball. "Too Perfect Alibi" stars Danny Kaye. "The Name of the Beast" stars Vincent Price. "Deep into Darkness" stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. "Death Has a Shadow" stars Bob Hope. "Ghost Hunt" stars Ralph Edwards. "Murder Through the Looking Glass" features Gregory Peck.
The catch-phrase, "Roma wine presents" or "Autolite presents" voiced over those famous and ominous chimes are recognizable to anyone who loves old radio. Radio ruled the airwaves for decades and "Suspense" was one of the finest and most popular shows ever produced. These eight gems will have you using your imagination as no television show or feature film can.
Radio was a theatre of the imagination, stretching the mind into shadowed corners and crimes with a twist. An excellent introduction to old radio, and especially "Suspense." Those curious about this now nearly forgotten medium which once ruled the nation can discover why with this sterling collection of stories guaranteed to keep you in, Suspense!
Summary of Tales of Mystery and Suspense: Vol. 1: Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills
This volume includes "A Little Piece of Rope" (10/14/48), with Lucille Ball; "Too Perfect Alibi" (1/13/49), with Danny Kaye; "The Name of the Beast" (4/11/46), with Vincent Price; "Deep into Darkness" (7/22/48), with Douglas Fairbanks Jr.; "Death Has a Shadow" (5/5/49), with Bob Hope; "Ghost Hunt" (6/23/49), with Ralph Edwards; and "Murder Through the Looking Glass" (3/17/49), with Gregory Peck.General Books
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