CBS Radio Mystery Theater - 1976
Contains all available episodes from 1976. CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a noteworthy attempt to revive in American radio dramas like Inner Sanctum (1941-1952) and Suspense (1942-1962). Radio dramas were widely considered "dead" 12 years prior to this series. CBS Radio Mystery Theater, or simply Mystery Theater, was created by Inner Sanctum creator Himan Brown and ran on CBS from 1974-1982. The show, much like older radio dramas, was introduced by a host (in this case E.G. Marshall), who steers us through the creaking door to start the episode. Many voices from the golden age of radio were featured, including Richard Widmark, Bret Morrison and Agnes Moorehead.
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CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Broadcast & Reception
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CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Broadcast & Reception
- Aired every night at midnight in most markets, creating a "late-night spooky radio" vibe.
- One of the last successful network radio drama series before the format faded.
- Gained a cult following and is still beloved by old-time radio (OTR) fans today.
- E.G. Marshall (1974–1982, primary host) – Known for his deep, authoritative voice, setting a chilling tone.
- Tammy Grimes (1974–1977, occasional alternate host) – Provided a more whimsical, sometimes eerie presence.
- The host would introduce each episode with a dramatic monologue, often breaking the fourth wall to engage listeners.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 148
- Years Active
- 2025
Strange Passenger - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep469)
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00:44:49 |
Sat 31 May 2025
Wishes Can Be Fatal - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep468)
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00:44:46 |
Fri 30 May 2025
The Safe Judge - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep467)
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00:50:56 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Fools Gold - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep466)
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00:42:35 |
Wed 28 May 2025
The Boy Wonder - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep463)
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00:46:53 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Time Killer - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep462)
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00:52:23 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Vanity Dies Hard - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep461)
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00:54:19 |
Sun 25 May 2025
The White Ghost - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep460)
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00:53:13 |
Sat 24 May 2025
The Spit and Image - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep459)
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00:52:18 |
Fri 23 May 2025
The Intruders - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep458)
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00:53:09 |
Fri 23 May 2025
The Transformation of Joebee - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep455)
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00:40:27 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Brain Drain - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep454)
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00:42:26 |
Wed 21 May 2025
The Covered Bridge - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep453)
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00:43:54 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Stampede - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep452)
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00:42:13 |
Mon 19 May 2025
A Matter of Love and Death- Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep451)
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00:46:30 |
Sun 18 May 2025
The Other Side of the Coin - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep450)
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00:47:01 |
Sat 17 May 2025
The Man Who Preyed on Widows - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep447)
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00:43:54 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Pandora - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep446)
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00:43:48 |
Thu 15 May 2025
I Thought I Saw a Shadow - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep445)
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00:45:19 |
Wed 14 May 2025
The Queen of Spades - Radio Mystery Theater - 1976 (Ep444)
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00:44:39 |
Tue 13 May 2025
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