Brett's Old Time Radio Show Episode 718, CBS Radio Mystery Theatre, The Hand of Amnesia

Brett’s Old Time Radio Show

Good evening and a huge welcome back to the show, I hope you’ve had a great day and you’re ready to kick back and relax with another episode of Brett’s old time radio show.

Hello, I’m Brett your host for this evening and welcome to my home in beautiful Lyme Bay where it’s lovely December night. I hope it’s just as nice where you are.

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A huge thankyou for joining me once again for our regular late night visit to those dusty studio archives of Old Time radio shows right here at my home in the united kingdom.

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater (CBSRMT) was a radio drama series created by Himan Brown that aired from 1974 to 1982 on the CBS Radio Network. Drawing inspiration from classic old-time radio shows like The Mysterious Traveler and The Whistler, CBSRMT was hosted by E. G. Marshall, who introduced each episode with an inviting yet eerie, "Come in!… Welcome." The series’ signature began and ended with the sound of a creaking door and eerie music, a hallmark that echoed Brown's earlier show Inner Sanctum Mysteries.

Each episode, about 45 minutes long, mixed genres beyond mystery, including horror, science fiction, historical drama, and even comedy. Popular around Halloween and Christmas, the series would also air special adaptations like A Christmas Carol every year, except for 1974 and 1982. CBSRMT featured original stories as well as adaptations of literary works by famous writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle.

E. G. Marshall hosted the series until 1982, when actress Tammy Grimes took over for the final season. The show was known for its chilling theme music, which included elements from the Twilight Zone score by Nathan Van Cleave.

With over 1,399 original episodes, the show ran five nights a week, with a mix of new content and repeats. Despite its popularity, some critics, like radio historian John Dunning, pointed out weaknesses in its scriptwriting.

CBSRMT attracted an impressive roster of talent, from radio veterans like Joan Banks and Jackson Beck to well-known actors such as John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Agnes Moorehead. The series became an entry point for younger listeners into the world of radio drama, as well as a nostalgic callback for those familiar with the Golden Age of Radio.

The show was recorded in New York at the CBS Studio Building, and its production process was quick and efficient, with actors often completing their roles in just a few hours. In the early 2000s, CBSRMT saw a revival through NPR, bringing the series to a new generation of listeners. Despite its end in 1982, CBSRMT remains a cherished piece of radio history, known for its suspenseful storytelling and atmospheric production.