The intention of this blog is to bring awareness to the almost forgotten media of American theatrical radio. To bring something old and new, in this technological age, to those who pass by and take the opportunity to listen to a media that has seen better days in the United States.

Of all of the programs, genre’s, styles and series, I have chosen one simple theme that truly showcases the talents, fun, and entertainment they provide: Halloween.

Beginning October 1, 2009 until Halloween, I will post one show per day in celebration of the season, as well as the entertainment these timeless performances provide.

Enjoy.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Day 10: CBS Mystery Theater - Dracula

CBS Mystery Theater was created by Himan Brown, a radio legend due to his work on Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Adventures of Nero Wolfe and other shows dating back to the 1930s. This series was an ambitious and sustained attempt during the 1970s to revive the type of audio drama familiar to listeners of old-time radio.

Though the 'Golden Age of Radio' was decades earlier, CBS Mystery Theater sure delivered in a big way in the 70's and 80's. In this episode we are treated to an adaptation of the original novel by Bram Stoker, Dracula. Professor Van Helsing responds to a request from his friend John Seward to investigate his fiancee's (Lucy Westerna)strange affliction - she is slowly dying from blood depletion.

It is soon discovered that she is a victim of the blood-sucker known as Dracula. The race for the woman's life is on, as they must kill the vampire to save her soul.

While the adaptation does take seemingly HUGE liberties with Bram Stoker's original, such as the elimination of some main characters, the story is edited tastefully and intelligently. (Let's face it, we cant have the whole novel on Mystery Theater.)

Stars: E.G. Marshall, others
Sponsor: Kellog's
Network: CBS
Aired: 1974-1982 (aired 5-7 times a week with a different show every night!)
Type of Show: Anthology (drama)

Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ly1y5yimi2i
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