https://retro-otr.com Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:54:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Keith Heltsley no episodic 2010, 2026 2010, 2026 podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/suspense-horror/ TV-G Illinois Illinois Be a contributor using Patreon.com Be a contributor using Patreon.com 43527961 family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,dramaAudio dramas from the era of classic radio. Chills, thrills, Suspense, ghost stories, and dark fantasy. Get your fix for creepy tales just like your grand parents used to do. Turn out the light and listen in the dark, if you dare.Audio dramas from the era of classic radio. Chills, thrills, Suspense, ghost stories, and dark fantasy. Get your fix for creepy tales just like your grand parents used to do. Turn out the light and listen in the dark, if you dare.keith@retro-otr.comKeith Heltsley https://retro-otr.com/2025/12/quiet-please-berlin-1945-481226/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:21:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5616 full 5616 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home,…Keith HeltsleyA group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/12/quiet-please-clarissa-ep46-480421/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:20:41 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=38564 full 29:11 38564 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAs a desperate man on the witness stand, Ernest Chapel describes the dingy little cottage, and the elderly man he knew who occupied it. In flashback, we learn about the…Keith HeltsleyAs a desperate man on the witness stand, Ernest Chapel describes the dingy little cottage, and the elderly man he knew who occupied it. In flashback, we learn about the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/the-shadow-message-from-the-hills-380731/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:08:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9924 full 9924 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA pilot of a mail plane has a problem and finds his path has crossed with Margot Lane and Lamont Cranston. What weird things are going on in the hills?…Keith HeltsleyA pilot of a mail plane has a problem and finds his path has crossed with Margot Lane and Lamont Cranston. What weird things are going on in the hills?…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-hole-in-the-sky-ep978-790509/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:45:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16516 full 16516 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noForced to take on a job smuggling contraband, an ace pilot must take a short-cut through a dangerous wormhole to get to his destination on schedule. –Find more at, CBS…Keith HeltsleyForced to take on a job smuggling contraband, an ace pilot must take a short-cut through a dangerous wormhole to get to his destination on schedule. –Find more at, CBS…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/the-shadow-murders-in-wax-380724/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:06:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9858 full 9858 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAt a circus side show, wax figures are on display. The figures are posed in a scene of a recent famous mobster coming to justice, but imagine the shock of…Keith HeltsleyAt a circus side show, wax figures are on display. The figures are posed in a scene of a recent famous mobster coming to justice, but imagine the shock of…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/06/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-letter-of-love-letter-of-death-ep974-790425/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:20:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16137 full 43:23 145931056 16137 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA police detective puts his career on the line in order to prove the innocence of the rival of a murdered theatrical producer when he is accused of the crime.…Keith HeltsleyA police detective puts his career on the line in order to prove the innocence of the rival of a murdered theatrical producer when he is accused of the crime.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-aboard-the-steamship-amazon-380717-2/ Fri, 30 May 2025 13:08:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9767 full 9767 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMunitions for a band of revolutionaries are being smuggled on a luxury steamer. When orders are received that the munitions are no longer needed and are to be destroyed, one…Keith HeltsleyMunitions for a band of revolutionaries are being smuggled on a luxury steamer. When orders are received that the munitions are no longer needed and are to be destroyed, one…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-white-god-380710/ Sat, 24 May 2025 13:06:02 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9586 full 9586 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWho knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows. Lamont Cranston, lawyer by day, but known to the underworld as the Shadow, fights crime with the…Keith HeltsleyWho knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows. Lamont Cranston, lawyer by day, but known to the underworld as the Shadow, fights crime with the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-the-white-legion-380320/ Sat, 17 May 2025 13:06:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13514 full 13514 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe White Legion is a vigilante group who dishes out judgement based on its own set of rules and standards. William Devons is their latest victim, and his case has…Keith HeltsleyThe White Legion is a vigilante group who dishes out judgement based on its own set of rules and standards. William Devons is their latest victim, and his case has…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-golden-girl-ep972-790418/ Sat, 10 May 2025 05:47:40 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16021 full 16021 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noKeith Heltsleyfamily,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-the-bride-of-death-380306/ https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-the-bride-of-death-380306/#comments Fri, 09 May 2025 13:05:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13088 https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/the-shadow-the-bride-of-death-380306/feed/ 1 full 13088 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noSuperstitious omens foretell the tragedy of death. A mysterious explosion has killed the reverend Colby, and ten others. Lamonte Cranston is on the scene with Margot Lane to investigate a…Keith HeltsleySuperstitious omens foretell the tragedy of death. A mysterious explosion has killed the reverend Colby, and ten others. Lamonte Cranston is on the scene with Margot Lane to investigate a…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/05/shadow-death-on-the-bridge-400303/ Sat, 03 May 2025 15:20:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=30139 full 30139 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: The Bridge of Tragedy. After six months off work, Bill comes home to tell his wife Myra that he has a new job. When she learns it’s the only…Keith HeltsleyTitle: The Bridge of Tragedy. After six months off work, Bill comes home to tell his wife Myra that he has a new job. When she learns it’s the only…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/04/shadow-death-is-an-art-400211/ Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:23:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=30137 full 30137 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn the waterfront a cop spots a suspicious man. He is identified as previously trying to commit suicide, but tonight the melancholy man seems to be on a different mission.…Keith HeltsleyOn the waterfront a cop spots a suspicious man. He is identified as previously trying to commit suicide, but tonight the melancholy man seems to be on a different mission.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/04/quiet-please-my-son-john-481128/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:25:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5078 full 5078 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noErnest Chapel plays a very lonely man who has a son who died. His narration goes on to talk about his son John, and how he went off to serve…Keith HeltsleyErnest Chapel plays a very lonely man who has a son who died. His narration goes on to talk about his son John, and how he went off to serve…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/03/shadow-the-return-of-carnation-charlie-400204/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:28:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=30062 full 30062 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA gangster on death row who is known for wearing his lucky carnation, asks for the favor of wearing one as he’s marched to the death house. He claims the…Keith HeltsleyA gangster on death row who is known for wearing his lucky carnation, asks for the favor of wearing one as he’s marched to the death house. He claims the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/03/shadow-murder-in-the-death-house-400107/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:25:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=30034 full 30034 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA citizens committee is organized to clean up crime, and corruption. Margot Lane is enthusiastic at being part of it, and drags her boss, Lamonte Cranston along to the meeting.…Keith HeltsleyA citizens committee is organized to clean up crime, and corruption. Margot Lane is enthusiastic at being part of it, and drags her boss, Lamonte Cranston along to the meeting.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/03/the-shadow-the-three-ghosts-371031/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:04:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10761 full 10761 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLamont Cranston needs a vacation after his recent exhausting adventures. He picks a resort that is said to be haunted. To combat the alleged supernatural killer ghosts, the Shadow uses…Keith HeltsleyLamont Cranston needs a vacation after his recent exhausting adventures. He picks a resort that is said to be haunted. To combat the alleged supernatural killer ghosts, the Shadow uses…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/02/the-shadow-death-house-rescue-370926-2/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10227 full 29:08 10227 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA man sent to death row is falsely accused, and it’s up to the Shadow to set things right.Keith HeltsleyA man sent to death row is falsely accused, and it’s up to the Shadow to set things right.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/02/suspense-430902-the-singing-walls/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:23:41 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3325 full 29:50 3325 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA young man seems to have fallen in with a bad crowd. When he wakes up, he realizes his strange dream, was no dream at all. Feeling guilty, and being…Keith HeltsleyA young man seems to have fallen in with a bad crowd. When he wakes up, he realizes his strange dream, was no dream at all. Feeling guilty, and being…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/02/whistler-a-present-for-ricky/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:26:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21024 full 21024 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noClyde is an aging dancer who learns that his younger dance partner and wife is looking to dump him. Who is Ricky? What can Clyde do to hang on to…Keith HeltsleyClyde is an aging dancer who learns that his younger dance partner and wife is looking to dump him. Who is Ricky? What can Clyde do to hang on to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/01/the-shadow-hounds-in-the-hills-380220/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:03:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12804 full 12804 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA boy is in the woods near an old house that is said to be haunted. Dogs howl, and old Sadie give the house the reputation it deserves. Is the…Keith HeltsleyA boy is in the woods near an old house that is said to be haunted. Dogs howl, and old Sadie give the house the reputation it deserves. Is the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2025/01/the-shadow-the-poison-death-380130/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:04:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12566 full 28:03 140523331 12566 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA rash of poisoning has broken out, and the mayor gets a letter claiming that the Shadow is fed up with crimefighting. The Shadow is now bent on holding the…Keith HeltsleyA rash of poisoning has broken out, and the mayor gets a letter claiming that the Shadow is fed up with crimefighting. The Shadow is now bent on holding the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/12/quiet-please-rain-on-new-years-eve-ep30-471229/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:25:44 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32251 full 24:29 32251 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nohttps://retro-otr.com/files/QuietPlease/471229ep30QuietPlease_RainOnNewYearsEve.mp3Keith Heltsleyhttps://retro-otr.com/files/QuietPlease/471229ep30QuietPlease_RainOnNewYearsEve.mp3family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/12/inner-sanctum-murder-faces-east-481213/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:24:17 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5347 full 23:51 139515591 5347 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter a few morbid bits of humor about freezing to death, the feature gets started. A recently arrested man sits in a gloomy jail cell. In flashback and narrative, we…Keith HeltsleyAfter a few morbid bits of humor about freezing to death, the feature gets started. A recently arrested man sits in a gloomy jail cell. In flashback and narrative, we…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/11/the-shadow-league-of-death-380109/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:04:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12032 full 12032 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA courtroom decision puts a man behind bars, but Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane think it’s a case for the Shadow to be involved with. The sentenced man leaves a…Keith HeltsleyA courtroom decision puts a man behind bars, but Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane think it’s a case for the Shadow to be involved with. The sentenced man leaves a…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/quiet-please-and-jeannie-dreams-of-me-ep70-481017/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:24:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4251 full 4251 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noErnest Chapel presents a story of a troubled man. He has had a lifelong recurring dream. What do the elements of the dream mean? Tall oaks, a big house with…Keith HeltsleyErnest Chapel presents a story of a troubled man. He has had a lifelong recurring dream. What do the elements of the dream mean? Tall oaks, a big house with…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-charnel-house-ep970-790411/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:44 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15858 full 44:25 15858 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTo discover the truth about her father’s death, a young woman becomes a staff member in the rest home in which he resided. There she uncovers a horrifying and gruesome…Keith HeltsleyTo discover the truth about her father’s death, a young woman becomes a staff member in the rest home in which he resided. There she uncovers a horrifying and gruesome…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/dark-fantasy-ep4-the-demon-tree-411205/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:24:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22428 full 22428 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA group of people have come across a secret about the Wakefield’s, and an enchanted oak that can move under its own power. Nearly a century earlier the remains of…Keith HeltsleyA group of people have come across a secret about the Wakefield’s, and an enchanted oak that can move under its own power. Nearly a century earlier the remains of…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/hermits-cave-reflected-image-of-the-desert-ep3-1930s/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:08:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20005 full 20005 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTwo men are on foot in the desert, struggling with a battle of thirst. Is their vision of a woman a mirage, or has she directed them to a source…Keith HeltsleyTwo men are on foot in the desert, struggling with a battle of thirst. Is their vision of a woman a mirage, or has she directed them to a source…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/inner-sanctum-death-of-a-doll-481018/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:23:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4258 full 25:38 4258 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOur gruesomely punny host presents a newspaper story. A story of a man, the doll of a dead girl, and the devil. How did such a scene come to be?…Keith HeltsleyOur gruesomely punny host presents a newspaper story. A story of a man, the doll of a dead girl, and the devil. How did such a scene come to be?…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-permanent-man-ep969-790409/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:24:02 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15823 full 58:12 15823 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA scientist performs heinous experiments on a human subject on the planet Neptune with disastrous consequences. –Find more at, CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode Guide.Keith HeltsleyA scientist performs heinous experiments on a human subject on the planet Neptune with disastrous consequences. –Find more at, CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode Guide.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/lights-out-the-cliff-390429/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:06:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29588 full 29:08 137140355 29588 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAt the edge of a cliff, a dame holds Mack Weather at gunpoint, forcing him to jump. In flashback, we learn that Weather is a gangster and counterfeiter. Joe is…Keith HeltsleyAt the edge of a cliff, a dame holds Mack Weather at gunpoint, forcing him to jump. In flashback, we learn that Weather is a gangster and counterfeiter. Joe is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/mysterious-traveler-beware-of-tomorrow-ep19-440409/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:21:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43437 full 43437 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noa young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…Keith Heltsleya young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-voyage-to-intrastar-ep967-790402/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:24:25 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15655 full 41:06 15655 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: Voyage of Intrastar Plot: The dream world has given a grieving psychologist a chance to reunite with his deceased wife. When he becomes convinced that he has discovered an…Keith HeltsleyTitle: Voyage of Intrastar Plot: The dream world has given a grieving psychologist a chance to reunite with his deceased wife. When he becomes convinced that he has discovered an…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/quiet-please-inquest-ep7-470803/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:22:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31601 full 28:42 31601 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio is good, even with the usual record static noises. Ernest Chapel is Mr Ross, and is facing a coroner’s inquest. Not being a legal counsel, he isn’t granted an…Keith HeltsleyAudio is good, even with the usual record static noises. Ernest Chapel is Mr Ross, and is facing a coroner’s inquest. Not being a legal counsel, he isn’t granted an…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-enemy-from-space-ep965-790326/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:24:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15449 full 43:12 15449 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: Enemy from Space Plot: In an attempt to start a nuclear war, alien beings kidnap the president and send back a double to take his place. Aware of the…Keith HeltsleyTitle: Enemy from Space Plot: In an attempt to start a nuclear war, alien beings kidnap the president and send back a double to take his place. Aware of the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/the-shadow-house-that-death-built-01251948/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:24:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_shadow__house_that_death_built_01_25_1948.mp3 full 1404 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA lunatic retired executioner has died and left a haunted house, filled with death traps and murders.Keith HeltsleyA lunatic retired executioner has died and left a haunted house, filled with death traps and murders.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-masks-ep964-790321/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:42:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15500 full 41:21 15500 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: Masks Plot: When a retired Hollywood producer is relieved of a precious cigarette case during a train ride, his quest to reclaim the stolen item plunges him into danger.Keith HeltsleyTitle: Masks Plot: When a retired Hollywood producer is relieved of a precious cigarette case during a train ride, his quest to reclaim the stolen item plunges him into danger.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/09/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-the-unseen-watcher-ep963-790319/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:24:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15480 full 43:53 15480 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: The Unseen Watcher Plot: A gambler dreams up a desperate scheme to “off” his bookie in order to escape his huge debts. To fund his addiction, he kills his…Keith HeltsleyTitle: The Unseen Watcher Plot: A gambler dreams up a desperate scheme to “off” his bookie in order to escape his huge debts. To fund his addiction, he kills his…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/09/whistler-the-brass-ring-460916/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:24:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20901 full 20901 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe scene is set in the carnival atmosphere of the circus. Mr Bundy is a wealthy older man who has taken a shine to Georgia, or Babe, as she is…Keith HeltsleyThe scene is set in the carnival atmosphere of the circus. Mr Bundy is a wealthy older man who has taken a shine to Georgia, or Babe, as she is…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/05/suspense-the-night-before-christmas-471212/ Mon, 20 May 2024 08:42:49 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18654 full 29:54 18654 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCathy waits with the house keeper for her mommy and daddy to return from their trip. As Cathy’s anticipation builds, it’s up to Greer Garson to be the stabilizing force.…Keith HeltsleyCathy waits with the house keeper for her mommy and daddy to return from their trip. As Cathy’s anticipation builds, it’s up to Greer Garson to be the stabilizing force.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2024/04/whistler-brief-pause-for-murder-460911/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:24:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20849 full 28:48 131828263 20849 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe glamor of being on the radio is sucked dry by a marriage to Tisha and her money. Roger learns that she plans to leave him, and now nothing matters…Keith HeltsleyThe glamor of being on the radio is sucked dry by a marriage to Tisha and her money. Roger learns that she plans to leave him, and now nothing matters…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/12/whistler-cbs-christmas-bonus-441225/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:22:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32020 full 28:50 32020 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMichael Cobb fell into a bad crowd at a young age, and before he knew any better. After serving time, he is out, and wants to put it all behind him, like a forgotten chapter in a book. With supportive relatives, this looks to be a real Merry Christmas for Mike. However, cash has been found missing, and employees are called to the carpet. Will it keep them from getting their Christmas bonuses? Though Mr Humbolt is pleased with Mike's work over the past months, he is forced to let him go. Suspicion has fallen firmly on Mike.Keith HeltsleyMichael Cobb fell into a bad crowd at a young age, and before he knew any better. After serving time, he is out, and wants to put it all behind him, like a forgotten chapter in a book. With supportive relatives, this looks to be a real Merry Christmas for Mike. However, cash has been found missing, and employees are called to the carpet. Will it keep them from getting their Christmas bonuses? Though Mr Humbolt is pleased with Mike's work over the past months, he is forced to let him go. Suspicion has fallen firmly on Mike.family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/12/whistler-with-my-own-eyes-461209/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:20:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21486 full 21486 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noChristine McKay has been ordered to a health resort by her doctor, but can’t afford the hotel any longer. Looking for a new place to stay, she finds a friend…Keith HeltsleyChristine McKay has been ordered to a health resort by her doctor, but can’t afford the hotel any longer. Looking for a new place to stay, she finds a friend…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/12/quiet-please-very-unimportant-person-481205/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:20:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5229 full 5229 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noErnest Chapel narrates a story where he is a man named, Tom. It’s the end of life as we know it when he and a lady fly a small aircraft…Keith HeltsleyErnest Chapel narrates a story where he is a man named, Tom. It’s the end of life as we know it when he and a lady fly a small aircraft…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/ccbs-radio-mystery-theater-the-love-god-ep962-790314/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:21:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15410 full 43:53 121795660 15410 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: The Love God Plot: A spirited and opinionated woman alienates her intended with her brash and outspoken ways so she prays to the Indian god of love to remedy…Keith HeltsleyTitle: The Love God Plot: A spirited and opinionated woman alienates her intended with her brash and outspoken ways so she prays to the Indian god of love to remedy…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/dark-fantasy-the-thing-from-the-sea-ep3-411128/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:23:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22381 full 24:03 121766550 22381 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA movie crew has set out on the Pacific to film a movie about a sea monster that rises from the sea. When nothing has been heard from the crew,…Keith HeltsleyA movie crew has set out on the Pacific to film a movie about a sea monster that rises from the sea. When nothing has been heard from the crew,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/creaking-door-dangerous-dive/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:42:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28877 full 27:07 121775321 28877 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio resolution is a little less than desirable. You may want to pass on this one. Disaster has been striking a diving company. Is it just a rash of bad…Keith HeltsleyAudio resolution is a little less than desirable. You may want to pass on this one. Disaster has been striking a diving company. Is it just a rash of bad…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/hall-of-fantasy-markheim-470424/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:22:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=26597 full 26:41 121760895 26597 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn adaptation of a story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Markheim was a gambler with an addiction that he couldn’t control. Does the love he has for Angela stand a chance…Keith HeltsleyAn adaptation of a story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Markheim was a gambler with an addiction that he couldn’t control. Does the love he has for Angela stand a chance…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/hermits-cave-the-story-without-end-ep2-1930s/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:05:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19975 full 22:59 121758384 19975 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTwo soldiers in the heat of a battlefield talk about their girlfriends back home. Dave is certain that the spirit of his girlfriend is somehow protecting him. Is it possible…Keith HeltsleyTwo soldiers in the heat of a battlefield talk about their girlfriends back home. Dave is certain that the spirit of his girlfriend is somehow protecting him. Is it possible…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/arch-obolers-plays-the-ways-of-men-past-present-and-future-390415/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:05:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29506 full 30:07 120825731 29506 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA trilogy of stories takes a look at war. In a time gone by, a grandfather tries to tell his grandson about war. Men recruited, and pressed into service to…Keith HeltsleyA trilogy of stories takes a look at war. In a time gone by, a grandfather tries to tell his grandson about war. Men recruited, and pressed into service to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/inner-sanctum-480906-death-rides-a-riptide/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:25:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3341 full 23:18 3341 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA young couple walk along the beach when a stone is tossed their way. A stone with a note tied around it. Who threw the stone? What is the message?…Keith HeltsleyA young couple walk along the beach when a stone is tossed their way. A stone with a note tied around it. Who threw the stone? What is the message?…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/mysterious-traveler-beware-of-tomorrow-ep19-440409-2/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:21:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43438 full 28:12 64631586 43438 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noa young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…Keith Heltsleya young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/quiet-please-i-remember-tomorrow-ep6-470727/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:21:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31556 full 29:01 31556 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio is good for a change, only a little record noise and static. As Ernest Chapel recounts today’s tale, he is showing the effects of drinking heavily. He is leaving…Keith HeltsleyAudio is good for a change, only a little record noise and static. As Ernest Chapel recounts today’s tale, he is showing the effects of drinking heavily. He is leaving…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/the-shadow-inventor-of-death-391112/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:02:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14331 full 25:01 120393118 14331 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn inventor, George Aldrin, has created a mechanical man, and Lamonte Cranston is in the audience to watch the demonstration. Henry the robot responds to mental commands from the inventor,…Keith HeltsleyAn inventor, George Aldrin, has created a mechanical man, and Lamonte Cranston is in the audience to watch the demonstration. Henry the robot responds to mental commands from the inventor,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/suspense-430828-the-kings-birthday/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:22:18 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3315 full 28:28 120389622 3315 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA story played against the background of modern Europe. Which in 1943, means war torn, Nazi Europe. A plot to kill the king at his birthday celebration has been uncovered.…Keith HeltsleyA story played against the background of modern Europe. Which in 1943, means war torn, Nazi Europe. A plot to kill the king at his birthday celebration has been uncovered.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/whistler-the-broken-chain-460821/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:24:18 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20780 full 29:13 119952536 20780 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noArnold is a respectable businessman, but there’s something that has been bothering him. He has been brewing a plan to murder his wife, Evelyn. The worst you might say for…Keith HeltsleyArnold is a respectable businessman, but there’s something that has been bothering him. He has been brewing a plan to murder his wife, Evelyn. The worst you might say for…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/10/wierd-circle-the-house-and-the-brain-ep2-1943/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:25:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16806 full 25:46 89364505 16806 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA house seems to be haunted. As we ride along with our lead character we learn of strange and unexplained happenings. Can it be that a previous owner, a man…Keith HeltsleyA house seems to be haunted. As we ride along with our lead character we learn of strange and unexplained happenings. Can it be that a previous owner, a man…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/09/whistler-witness-at-the-fountain-460909/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:24:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20845 full 29:31 118046481 20845 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCynthia is the harried wife of a high powered and demanding man, Randy. He’s the kind of man to plan things to the minute, and worry over details of his…Keith HeltsleyCynthia is the harried wife of a high powered and demanding man, Randy. He’s the kind of man to plan things to the minute, and worry over details of his…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/07/suspense-the-face-is-familiar_jackbenny-540118/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:41:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=21135 full 28:25 21135 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe story of a successful bank robbery, and the man who pulled it off. Jack Benny plays Tom Jones, a man who never forgets a face. He goes into flashback…Keith HeltsleyThe story of a successful bank robbery, and the man who pulled it off. Jack Benny plays Tom Jones, a man who never forgets a face. He goes into flashback…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/07/whistler-affair-at-stony-ridge-460617/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:23:49 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20307 full 20307 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe nasty situation of a love triangl is portrayed on a farm. Jody has driven to the farm where he meets up with Myra. She was supposed to meet him…Keith HeltsleyThe nasty situation of a love triangl is portrayed on a farm. Jody has driven to the farm where he meets up with Myra. She was supposed to meet him…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-mission-from-zython-790625/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:21:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17872 full 45:20 17872 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA UFO is sighted, but is it aliens, or a military project? What are the fast moving, firey looking objects in the sky Townsfolk talk about the possibilities. Can it…Keith HeltsleyA UFO is sighted, but is it aliens, or a military project? What are the fast moving, firey looking objects in the sky Townsfolk talk about the possibilities. Can it…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/inner-sanctum-between-two-worlds-481220/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:21:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5537 full 24:40 5537 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe show opens with a few creepy puns about a beheaded delegate. It’s Yuletide in Chicago. A cop finds a notebook that appears to be a confession. As he reads…Keith HeltsleyThe show opens with a few creepy puns about a beheaded delegate. It’s Yuletide in Chicago. A cop finds a notebook that appears to be a confession. As he reads…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/06/arch-obolers-plays-mirage-390401/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:04:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29492 full 27:40 29492 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAlso aired as episode 51 on 430921. At a beach party, a couple step outside for a breath of fresh air. As they stroll the beach, and argue, they spot…Keith HeltsleyAlso aired as episode 51 on 430921. At a beach party, a couple step outside for a breath of fresh air. As they stroll the beach, and argue, they spot…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/05/mysterious-traveler-the-good-die-young-ep13-440227/ Fri, 26 May 2023 09:21:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43408 full 28:42 43408 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noChildren live in a world all their own. Sandra is daddy’s little pet, but causes grief for all her housekeepers. When daddy is to be married, Sandra hates the intrusion…Keith HeltsleyChildren live in a world all their own. Sandra is daddy’s little pet, but causes grief for all her housekeepers. When daddy is to be married, Sandra hates the intrusion…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/05/quiet-please-the-ticket-taker-ep4-470629/ Sat, 06 May 2023 12:21:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31477 full 29:35 31477 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio is poor, even after some noise canceling. It degrades in the middle, Ernest is a man in despair, and talks about hearing things. Witches, warlocks, and things that go…Keith HeltsleyAudio is poor, even after some noise canceling. It degrades in the middle, Ernest is a man in despair, and talks about hearing things. Witches, warlocks, and things that go…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/05/the-shadow-valley-of-the-living-dead-390122/ Wed, 03 May 2023 14:03:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13789 full 28:50 13789 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLamonte and Margot are travelling, but there seems to be alack of wrongs that need to be put right. A rock slide scares margot, but it’s not just one, but…Keith HeltsleyLamonte and Margot are travelling, but there seems to be alack of wrongs that need to be put right. A rock slide scares margot, but it’s not just one, but…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/suspense-strange-death-of-charles-umberstein-431123/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:21:19 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5015 full 29:36 5015 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noFeatures Vincent Price. A tale of spies and intrigue that takes place in Berlin Germany. vincent Price plays a man who is trapped, but how? Who could have blown his…Keith HeltsleyFeatures Vincent Price. A tale of spies and intrigue that takes place in Berlin Germany. vincent Price plays a man who is trapped, but how? Who could have blown his…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/whistler-quiet-sunday-460610/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:20:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20261 full 27:36 20261 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIt’s the special kind of quiet Sunday that Henry liked to look forward to. His wife Ruth would be away at their country cottage, and he would be free to…Keith HeltsleyIt’s the special kind of quiet Sunday that Henry liked to look forward to. His wife Ruth would be away at their country cottage, and he would be free to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/04/wierd-circle-william-wilson-431031/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:22:29 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16901 full 24:54 16901 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAs William Wilson and his fiancee, Dolly Mayfield, plan to announce their wedding arrangements, the sound of gunshots break the festive atmosphere. Events unfold in flashback to relate the drama…Keith HeltsleyAs William Wilson and his fiancee, Dolly Mayfield, plan to announce their wedding arrangements, the sound of gunshots break the festive atmosphere. Events unfold in flashback to relate the drama…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/03/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-all-the-time-in-the-world-ep961-790312/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:20:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15283 full 44:02 15283 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle: All the Time in the World Plot: A professional swindler experiencing a losing streak believes he has unraveled the mystery of immortality, he later comes to realize that it…Keith HeltsleyTitle: All the Time in the World Plot: A professional swindler experiencing a losing streak believes he has unraveled the mystery of immortality, he later comes to realize that it…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/03/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-fall-of-gentryville-ep959-790305/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:21:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15131 full 41:38 15131 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle:The Fall of Gentryville. Plot:When an entire mountain town vanishes from a map, a reporter is dispatched to uncover the mystery. There he discovers the village’s sole survivor and she…Keith HeltsleyTitle:The Fall of Gentryville. Plot:When an entire mountain town vanishes from a map, a reporter is dispatched to uncover the mystery. There he discovers the village’s sole survivor and she…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/02/creaking-door-cat-woman/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:20:55 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28674 full 28:25 28674 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAlan is sure that Carl is lieing about what happened to his sister, Julia. In a darkened room, Alan confronts Julia, but he refuses to leave her until he learns…Keith HeltsleyAlan is sure that Carl is lieing about what happened to his sister, Julia. In a darkened room, Alan confronts Julia, but he refuses to leave her until he learns…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/02/suspense-thieves-fall-out-431116/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:23:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4900 full 28:49 4900 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noFeatures Gene Kelley. A small gang of thieves is led by Arthur, played by Gene Kelley. Arttie owes money, and he hasn’t been having much luck on his takes lately.…Keith HeltsleyFeatures Gene Kelley. A small gang of thieves is led by Arthur, played by Gene Kelley. Arttie owes money, and he hasn’t been having much luck on his takes lately.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/02/whistler-the-strange-sisters-460128/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:20:56 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20255 full 28:35 20255 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe three Randal girls were as different as could be. Pamela and Cathy were of two extremes, and Sally was in the middle. Pamela is overbearing, while Cathy is timid…Keith HeltsleyThe three Randal girls were as different as could be. Pamela and Cathy were of two extremes, and Sally was in the middle. Pamela is overbearing, while Cathy is timid…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2023/01/suspense-cabin-b13-431109/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:25:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4795 full 29:40 4795 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA ship loads up in preparation for it’s ocean voyage. A married couple set out on a honeymoon cruise. The bride is prone to having nightmares, and dark fantasies. She…Keith HeltsleyA ship loads up in preparation for it’s ocean voyage. A married couple set out on a honeymoon cruise. The bride is prone to having nightmares, and dark fantasies. She…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/12/dark-fantasy-resolution-1841-ep7-420102/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:22:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22626 full 26:20 22626 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLaura Cabot, in the current time in 1942, tells of an event that began for her just a few days ago on New Years Eve. As we join her in…Keith HeltsleyLaura Cabot, in the current time in 1942, tells of an event that began for her just a few days ago on New Years Eve. As we join her in…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/12/the-shadow-joeys-christmas-story-401222/ https://retro-otr.com/2022/12/the-shadow-joeys-christmas-story-401222/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:23:54 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18720 https://retro-otr.com/2022/12/the-shadow-joeys-christmas-story-401222/feed/ 1 full 29:03 18720 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLamonte Cranston and Margot Lane help Joey and his poor family every year. Joey aspires to be a detective, and observes Lamonte in action on a case. When things don’t…Keith HeltsleyLamonte Cranston and Margot Lane help Joey and his poor family every year. Joey aspires to be a detective, and observes Lamonte in action on a case. When things don’t…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/11/the-shadow-the-stockings-were-hung-mbs-391224/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:00:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31815 full 25:04 31815 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLooking in on the Grover family, we find they are a family in need. Margot, and Lamont learn from the newsboy about the business loss, and the single father who…Keith HeltsleyLooking in on the Grover family, we find they are a family in need. Margot, and Lamont learn from the newsboy about the business loss, and the single father who…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/11/the-shadow-man-who-murdered-time-390101/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:04:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14564 full 28:40 14564 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLamonte Cranston celebrates the New Year, and a new hope for everyone. Things aren’t so happy though when a death threat from a man claiming to have a time machine…Keith HeltsleyLamonte Cranston celebrates the New Year, and a new hope for everyone. Things aren’t so happy though when a death threat from a man claiming to have a time machine…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/11/lights-out-uninhabited-christmas-story-1918-371222/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5567 full 30:01 5567 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…Keith HeltsleyA tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/dark-fantasy-the-man-who-came-back-ep1-411114/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:21:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22353 full 23:45 22353 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWhat’s the commotion on the street that caused the cops to respond? Is there anything to be scared of? As the fine mysterious friend in black goes into flashback to…Keith HeltsleyWhat’s the commotion on the street that caused the cops to respond? Is there anything to be scared of? As the fine mysterious friend in black goes into flashback to…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/hall-of-fantasy-the-judges-house-470403/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:21:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=26560 full 26:54 26560 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA tale of horror by Braham Stoker. Strange packages are being delivered to the judges house, 50 years after his death. The devoted maid to the household has everything cleaned,…Keith HeltsleyA tale of horror by Braham Stoker. Strange packages are being delivered to the judges house, 50 years after his death. The devoted maid to the household has everything cleaned,…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/hermits-cave-plantation-mystery-ep1-1930s/ https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/hermits-cave-plantation-mystery-ep1-1930s/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:05:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19914 https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/hermits-cave-plantation-mystery-ep1-1930s/feed/ 2 full 24:02 19914 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCora is weeping in her bedroom. What was that creaking door, and was there an intruder in her room? Evidence shows there was someone there, and soon the police are…Keith HeltsleyCora is weeping in her bedroom. What was that creaking door, and was there an intruder in her room? Evidence shows there was someone there, and soon the police are…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/inner-sanctum-480920-hangmans-island/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:20:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3803 full 25:08 3803 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOpen the squeaking door and enter the Inner Sanctum. A man, covered in blood crawls like an animal, trying to evade his pursuers. A disembodied voice taunts him as he…Keith HeltsleyOpen the squeaking door and enter the Inner Sanctum. A man, covered in blood crawls like an animal, trying to evade his pursuers. A disembodied voice taunts him as he…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/lights-out-430921-ep51-mirage/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:21:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3823 full 27:40 3823 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA woman complains to her man that he has been dropping the ball on social obligations lately. He spends too much time at work. To keep from arguing, they keep…Keith HeltsleyA woman complains to her man that he has been dropping the ball on social obligations lately. He spends too much time at work. To keep from arguing, they keep…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/mysterious-traveler-0-house-of-death-ep9-440130/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:21:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43369 full 27:43 43369 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA pair of old ladies have to move out of their home, and under the care of their nephew and his wife. Though they are being treated well, its just…Keith HeltsleyA pair of old ladies have to move out of their home, and under the care of their nephew and his wife. Though they are being treated well, its just…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/quiet-please-we-were-here-first-ep3-470622/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:23:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31425 full 29:09 31425 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio is a bit soft, with record noise, scratches, etc. Ernest Chapel describes two warring civilizations. Neither fully understand the other, or for that matter, themselves. Do giants roam the…Keith HeltsleyAudio is a bit soft, with record noise, scratches, etc. Ernest Chapel describes two warring civilizations. Neither fully understand the other, or for that matter, themselves. Do giants roam the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/shadow-ruby-of-caraval-371121/ Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:04:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=11261 full 29:21 11261 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA car crash draws the attention of lawyer, Lamonte Cranston, and his secretary, Margot Lane. The petty burglar who died in the wreck is found with a valuable ruby that…Keith HeltsleyA car crash draws the attention of lawyer, Lamonte Cranston, and his secretary, Margot Lane. The petty burglar who died in the wreck is found with a valuable ruby that…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/suspense-after-dinner-story-431026/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:23:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4442 full 29:23 4442 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noFour men arrive at a dinner party. The host claims to have a reason for calling them together, and tells them in an after dinner story. One year prior, the…Keith HeltsleyFour men arrive at a dinner party. The host claims to have a reason for calling them together, and tells them in an after dinner story. One year prior, the…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/whistler-panic-460204/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:21:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18797 full 29:15 18797 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noKent Buckley is preoccupied by the thoughts of Leeora, a woman who is out of his reach. She’s the wife of another, and when her husband, Charles discovers the affair…Keith HeltsleyKent Buckley is preoccupied by the thoughts of Leeora, a woman who is out of his reach. She’s the wife of another, and when her husband, Charles discovers the affair…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/wierd-circle-the-great-plague-480517/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:22:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17826 full 27:07 17826 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA small group of pickpockets and petty thieves build up their crime spree to a house robbery. The robbery will be easy pickings, but one of the crooks develops a…Keith HeltsleyA small group of pickpockets and petty thieves build up their crime spree to a house robbery. The robbery will be easy pickings, but one of the crooks develops a…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-shadows-from-the-grave-ep958-790228/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:20:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14996 full 45:26 15045 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle:Shadows from the Grave (‘Wilkie Collins classic’) Plot:A photographer and his wife move into his uncle’s house upon his death. When the local priest denies his blessing, the estate grounds…Keith HeltsleyTitle:Shadows from the Grave (‘Wilkie Collins classic’) Plot:A photographer and his wife move into his uncle’s house upon his death. When the local priest denies his blessing, the estate grounds…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/whistler-treasure-hunt-460121/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:22:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17644 full 29:39 17644 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noRobert Bolton was an egotist who felt the world owed him a living. He lived a charmed life, taking anything he could to gain from it, and dodging the pitfalls.…Keith HeltsleyRobert Bolton was an egotist who felt the world owed him a living. He lived a charmed life, taking anything he could to gain from it, and dodging the pitfalls.…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/10/quiet-please-480926-ep67-light-the-lamp-for-me/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:20:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3907 full 29:18 3907 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe setting is the old pueblo mission of San fernando. A modern visitor takes in the sights. The grafiti on the wall, the signs of years of wine making in…Keith HeltsleyThe setting is the old pueblo mission of San fernando. A modern visitor takes in the sights. The grafiti on the wall, the signs of years of wine making in…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/09/quiet-please-480906-ep064-the-third-mans-story/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:25:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3357 full 21:54 89366596 3357 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA story of a typical family. A loving dad and mom, and a family with two sons. Well, as normal as it gets in a program like Quiet Please. As…Keith HeltsleyA story of a typical family. A loving dad and mom, and a family with two sons. Well, as normal as it gets in a program like Quiet Please. As…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/09/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-shock-of-his-life-ep955-790219/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:21:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14853 full 45:42 14943 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle:The Shock of His Life. Plot:A gambling addict receives the power to predict the outcome of sporting events when he is electrocuted while fixing his television. He uses his new…Keith HeltsleyTitle:The Shock of His Life. Plot:A gambling addict receives the power to predict the outcome of sporting events when he is electrocuted while fixing his television. He uses his new…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/09/wierd-circle-the-werewolf-440507/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:21:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17039 full 29:05 89366322 17039 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA detective investigates the appearances of a great white wolf. Is it just one of the local superstitions? To be married, a man is forced to recite a strange marriage…Keith HeltsleyA detective investigates the appearances of a great white wolf. Is it just one of the local superstitions? To be married, a man is forced to recite a strange marriage…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/09/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-sinister-shadow-ep953-790212/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:23:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14712 full 45:41 14907 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTitle:The Sinister Shadow. Plot:An unusual tale of how a timid woman chanced upon her doppelganger in a seedy bar, and how her double turned against her. Episode:0953. Air Dates: First…Keith HeltsleyTitle:The Sinister Shadow. Plot:An unusual tale of how a timid woman chanced upon her doppelganger in a seedy bar, and how her double turned against her. Episode:0953. Air Dates: First…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama https://retro-otr.com/2022/09/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-ring-of-evil-ep971-790416/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:25:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15999 full 43:02 15999 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWhen a young woman is witness to a murder, the only detail she can recall is that the killer possessed a unique ring. Strangely, she soon sees the same ring…Keith HeltsleyWhen a young woman is witness to a murder, the only detail she can recall is that the killer possessed a unique ring. Strangely, she soon sees the same ring…family,friendly,clean,entertainment,ghost,stories,creepy,suspense,horror,classic,radio,audio,drama