Murder at Midnight - Single Episodes

Louis G. Cowan

Lu par Raymond Morgan

Murder at Midnight was a transcribed program of macabre tales frequently featuring a supernatural twist. Produced in New York and distributed by World Broadcasting System, the series was the brainchild of Louis G. Cowan, who was also behind Quiz Kids six years earlier.

Fifty-two episodes were recorded from mid-April through December 1946. Robert Newman was hired as the show’s lead writer, but a dozen other authors provided scripts during the program’s run, including Joseph Ruscoll, Max Erlich, and William Morwood. The series was directed by Anton M. Leder and hosted by Raymond Morgan, who delivered the memorable opening lines over Charles Paul's organ theme.

Initially aired by Los Angeles’ KFI, Murder at Midnight eventually reached audiences across the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, continuing to be broadcast in syndication until the early 1960s.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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