Mon, 19 April 2021
"The Woman at Loon Point", adapted from a story by August W. Derleth and Mark Schorer "Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?" Welcome to the eleventh number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! Our stories are either original, or inspired by, or adapted from pulp fiction and classic literature, but they're guaranteed all-new productions, and no repeats from other series. We proudly present "The Woman at Loon Point", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story that ran in Weird Tales magazine -- a story that asks the question, "Is it safe to date a werewolf's sister?" Listen and find out, and ENJOY, my friends! CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat JACK: Pete Lutz CELESTE: Ele Matelan LARAMIE: Kendra Murray JIM: Dana Gonsalves LETELLIER: Jason D. Johnson VILLAGE WOMEN: Debby Leal-Ramirez, Lisa Espinoza, Lisa Ayala VILLAGE MEN: Dave Feldmann, Pete Lutz, Jeff Billard Music for this episode from Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com; Tom Rory Parsons; Ross Bernhardt "The Cellar" theme composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons NARADA RADIO COMPANY |
Mon, 19 April 2021
Episode 4 -- "Rommel's Treasure", The Goon Show Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our fourth installment (and Pete's choice), this episode of The Goon Show from 1955. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! NARADA RADIO COMPANY
Direct download: OTR-E_EP-04_Goon-Show_07-2019_final_LR.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 6:44pm EDT |
Thu, 15 April 2021
"The Dead Man", adapted from a story by Ray Bradbury "Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?" We proudly present "The Dead Man", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Ray Bradbury -- a young man in a small town is ridiculed by his fellow denizens because he claims he's dead. But is he? ENJOY, my friends! NARADA RADIO COMPANY CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat MRS. RIBMOLL: Geri Elliff ARTHUR/CHARLIE: Rachel Rauch SIMPSON: Jason D. Johnson GILPATRICK: Paul Arbisi MISS WELDON: Jessica Rainville BARBERSHOP LOAFERS: Alan Clower, Kevin Schuster, Leo Longoria, Russ Walker, Ross Bernhardt SHERIFF: Cary Michael Ayers ODD MARTIN: Rich Wentworth TEENAGERS: Curt Johnson, Nick Wommack, Becca Tribble, Rita Tribble CHARLIE'S MOM: Lisa Espinoza CHARLIE'S DAD: Austin Beach "The Cellar" theme composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons |
Wed, 7 April 2021
We proudly present episode five, "Bodies Piled Up", adapted by Pete Lutz from Dashiell Hammett's fifth published Op story, in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. NARADA RADIO COMPANY It's murders galore and a bathtub full of intrigue as the Tec puzzles over a hotel closet full of dead men! ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE. "Bodies Piled Up" was directed and produced by Pete Lutz. Our Cast consisted of the following players: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE FEDERATED TEC/ELEVATOR MAN: Pete Lutz MR. STACEY: Frank Guglielmelli THE MAID: Angela Young THE DOCTOR/LANDRY/DET. DEAN: John Bell DET. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson DET. PHELS/GUY CUDNER: Paul Arbisi DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita ORRETT: Jeff Moon THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Join us next time for episode six, "The Tenth Clew (part 1)"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!
Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E05_BODIES-PILED-UP_final_LR.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 6:23pm EDT |
Mon, 5 April 2021
Episode 3 -- "The Little People", Lights Out Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our third installment (and Jane's choice), this episode of "Lights Out" (aka "Lights Out Everybody"), from a rebroadcast in 1943 or '44. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!
Direct download: OTR-E_EP-03_Lights-Out_06-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 7:12pm EDT |
Sun, 4 April 2021
This Project Audion episode offers the national premiere of a NEW Fibber McGee and Molly episode, written by Robert L. Mills, former staff writer for comedy legend Bob Hope. Mills' script recreates the style, laughs, and charm of classic Fibber & Molly radio shows. "Fibber's Missing Tux" literally brings the couple out of retirement to be honored for their years on the airwaves. As a bonus, after our recreation, we interview Robert L. Mills himself in his Hollywood home, talking about writing comedy, his days with Hope, and the Old Time Radio era. It's an OTR fan's dream, and our dream cast includes: Fibber McGee: John Bell (Alabama) Molly: Jan Welch (North Carolina) Teeny: Carolyn Threlkeld (Kentucky) Doc Gamble: Ken Raney (Texas) Old Timer: Harry Middlebrooks (California) Wally Wimple: Duane Noch (New Jersey) Harlow Wilcox: Chris Hart (Florida) Production, direction, and sound by Larry Groebe (Texas) |
Sat, 3 April 2021
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER - KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe Nicholasville, Kentucky, is the home of KCAL, a community theatre group dedicated to re-creating classic Old-Time Radio shows. They traditionally put on four shows year from their theatre on South Main Street, although during the pandemic they've been creating their shows on Zoom. Here's their latest, a remake of Escape's "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. RODERICK USHER: Norman Cline DOCTOR/ANNOUNCER: David Damron NARRATOR: Doug Fain
Direct download: KCAL_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 2:13pm EDT |
Fri, 2 April 2021
Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. Cast (in order of appearance): Bruce Busby as Announcer Lexi DeSollar as Bessie/Housekeeper Marisha Tapera as Martha Abbot Colette Feehan as Young Jane/Jane Eyre John Lingard as Uncle Reed Margaret Ashley as Mrs. Reed/Hannah Jerry Kokich as Mr. Lloyd/Carter Gabe Harris as John Reed/Child Emily Smith as Eliza Reed/School Girl Rory L as Georgiana Reed/School Girl Glenn Hascall as Mr. Brocklehurst Pete Lutz as Robert Leaven/Party Guest Alexa Chipman as Miss Temple/Diana Rivers Rhiannon McAfee as Miss Miller/Cook Dewby as School Girl Melissa Fry as Mary Jane Karl Werner as Mr. Scatcherd Delaney Brittingham as Helen Burns/Rosamund Oliver Becca Marcus as Barbara Frank Guiglielmelli as Dr. Bates Lisa Michaud as Nurse Abbie Brown as Marci/Woman Eleiece Krawiec as Mrs. Fairfax Alexxandra Macedo as Leah/School Girl Oceane Lanteigne as Adele Peter Heimsoth as Mr. Rochester Jarman Day as John Mindy Rast-Keenan as Blanche Ingram/Mary Rivers Andrea Richardson as Lady Ingram Karim Kronfli as Richard Mason Heath Martin as Clergyman Paul Arbisi as Mr. Briggs Cary Michael Ayers as Shopkeeper Shane Harris as Father Joshua Spector as St. John Rivers Party Guests; John Bell, Naomi Parks, Evelyn Castro, Trent Trachtenberg, RikujoMarame, and Callum Garner |
Thu, 1 April 2021
We proudly present episode four, "The Black Hat that Wasn't There", adapted by Mark Slade from Dashiell Hammett's fourth published Op story, "IT", in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. A businessman hires the Tec to locate his missing partner, who seems to have absconded with some very valuable bonds. Throw in a double love-triangle and you've got fireworks galore, and a very surprising conclusion! ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE. "The Black Hat that Wasn't There" was directed and produced by Pete Lutz. Mixing and post-production was by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design. Our Cast consisted of the following players: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz ZUMWALT: Jeff Moon MILDRED: Angela Young QUIMBY: Mark Kalita PULLMAN EMPLOYEE: Paul Arbisi TAXI CHAUFFEUR: John Bell PHOTOGRAPHER/SODA JERK: Frank Guglielmelli CITY DETECTIVE: Jason D. Johnson EVA DUTHIE: Jessica Rainville MRS. EARNSHAW: Geri Elliff THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Join us next time for episode five, "Bodies Piled Up"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO! |
Thu, 1 April 2021
"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?" We proudly present "The Shadow on the Screen", adapted by director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Henry Kuttner -- An up-and-coming Hollywood horror-film director wants to buck studio rules and make a true masterpiece of horror, so he seeks guidance from a shunned master of the craft -- with somewhat gruesome results! ENJOY, my friends! CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat RADIO REPORTER: Gareth Severn FILM PRODUCER: Alan Clower TOD GREENE: Jeff Billard ANA HERNANDEZ: Ebony Rose ANDY WORTH: Jonathan Montgomery EDITOR: Russ Walker ARNOLD KEENEN: Orlando Segarra FILM VOICE: Darren Rockhold WOMEN (2 voices): Sarah Leight SUSIE: Kristi Copeland MUSIC: Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com
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