CBS Radio Mystery Theater

The Man Who Heard Voices

“The Man Who Heard Voices” is Episode 24 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 29, 1974. The episode tells the unsettling story of a man who begins hearing voices that seem to guide—and manipulate—his actions, raising disturbing questions about sanity, conscience, and unseen influence. Episode basics * Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater * Episode number: 24 * Original air date: January 29, 1974 * Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The drama centers on an ordinary man whose life is quietly upended when he starts hearing disembodied voices. At first, they appear harmless—offering advice, warnings, even reassurance. Gradually, however, the voices grow more insistent and intrusive, steering him toward decisions he might never have made on his own. As their influence deepens, the listener is left to wonder whether the voices are manifestations of guilt, madness, or something far more sinister. Themes and tone * Sanity versus control: The episode explores how easily free will can erode when an external—or internal—force claims authority. * Psychological terror: Fear arises not from violence, but from the slow loss of certainty and self‑trust. * Moral ambiguity: The story challenges listeners to decide whether the protagonist is victim, accomplice, or both. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “The Man Who Heard Voices” exemplifies CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s strength in intimate psychological suspense. The tension is driven by voice work and sound design, drawing the audience directly into the protagonist’s fractured perception of reality. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] Listen [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Entertainment [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio] Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Three Women

“Three Women” is Episode 23 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 28, 1974. The episode weaves together the lives of three very different women whose paths intersect through a shared mystery, revealing how hidden connections and buried secrets can bind strangers together in unexpected—and dangerous—ways. Episode basics * Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater * Episode number: 23 * Original air date: January 28, 1974 * Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The drama unfolds through shifting perspectives, each centered on one of the three women. At first, their stories seem unrelated—separate lives marked by private fears, ambitions, and regrets. Gradually, subtle links emerge, drawing them into a single narrative shaped by deception and fate. As the truth comes into focus, it becomes clear that each woman holds a crucial piece of the puzzle, and that the consequences of their choices are more tightly intertwined than any of them realize. Themes and tone * Interconnected lives: The episode explores how individual actions ripple outward, affecting others in unseen ways. * Secrets and identity: Each woman conceals something essential, and the gradual unveiling of these secrets drives the suspense. * Psychological mystery: Rather than relying on overt shocks, tension builds through character revelation and moral ambiguity. Production notes Airing near the end of the show’s first month, “Three Women” reflects CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s early experimentation with multi‑perspective storytelling. The structure allows for layered suspense, as listeners piece together the mystery alongside the characters. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] Listen [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Entertainment [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio] Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Time And Again

“Time and Again” is Episode 22 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 27, 1974. The episode explores the unsettling consequences of tampering with time, as a man becomes obsessed with the idea that the past can be revisited—and possibly changed—with dangerous results. Episode basics * Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater * Episode number: 22 * Original air date: January 27, 1974 * Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The story follows a man who believes he has discovered a way to relive moments from his past. What begins as a tantalizing opportunity to correct old mistakes soon turns into a psychological trap. Each return to earlier events brings unforeseen complications, blurring the boundary between memory, reality, and obsession. As the cycles repeat, it becomes clear that time resists manipulation—and exacts a price from those who try. Themes and tone * The danger of regret: The episode examines how longing to undo the past can consume the present. * Fate versus choice: Listeners are left to question whether destiny can truly be altered, or only endured. * Psychological suspense: Rather than relying on spectacle, the tension grows through repetition, realization, and moral consequence. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “Time and Again” reflects CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s early interest in time‑bending concepts used as moral parables. The drama unfolds deliberately, allowing the listener to share the protagonist’s mounting unease as each return to the past deepens the mystery. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] Listen [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Entertainment [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio] Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

The Ring Of Truth

“The Ring of Truth” is Episode 21 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 26, 1974. The story revolves around a mysterious ring said to compel absolute honesty from anyone who wears it—an object whose power proves far more dangerous than its owner anticipates. Episode basics * Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater * Episode number: 21 * Original air date: January 26, 1974 * Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The drama centers on a man who comes into possession of an unusual ring reputed to force its wearer to speak nothing but the truth. At first, the ring seems like a novelty—or even a useful tool—but its effects quickly spiral out of control. As secrets are exposed and carefully constructed lies collapse, relationships fracture and hidden motives surface. What begins as a curiosity becomes a catalyst for betrayal, danger, and irreversible consequences. Themes and tone * Truth as a weapon: The episode questions whether complete honesty is always virtuous—or whether it can be destructive. * Secrets and self‑deception: Characters are forced to confront truths they would rather keep buried. * Moral irony: In classic CBS Radio Mystery Theater fashion, the supernatural element serves as a moral test rather than a simple gimmick. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “The Ring of Truth” reflects the series’ early fascination with objects of power and their psychological impact. The suspense is driven less by action and more by dialogue, revelation, and the slow unraveling of human relationships. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] Listen [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Entertainment [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio] Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Speak Of The Devil

“Speak of the Devil” is Episode 20 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 25, 1974. The story centers on a man who jokingly claims he could strike a bargain with the Devil to improve his life—only to find that his words may have summoned something very real and very dangerous. As strange events unfold and a mysterious stranger appears, the line between idle talk and supernatural consequence begins to blur. Episode basics * Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater * Episode number: 20 * Original air date: January 25, 1974 * Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview What starts as a casual, almost humorous remark becomes the catalyst for a chilling chain of events. After boasting that he would gladly make a deal with the Devil, the protagonist experiences a sudden shift in fortune—along with unsettling signs that suggest his words have been taken seriously. Whispers, coincidences, and the arrival of a man who seems to know far too much about him all point toward a sinister bargain in motion. The tension builds as the protagonist realizes that temptation, once voiced, may demand a terrible price. Themes and tone * Temptation and consequence: The episode explores how careless desires can invite forces beyond human control. * Fate versus free will: Listeners are left to wonder whether the events are supernatural punishment or self‑fulfilling prophecy. * Dark irony: True to the series’ style, the horror lies less in spectacle and more in the moral lesson beneath the mystery. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “Speak of the Devil” exemplifies CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s early reliance on psychological suspense and moral parable. Hosted by E. G. Marshall, the episode uses atmosphere and implication rather than overt horror to deliver its unsettling impact. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] Listen [https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen] to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Entertainment [https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment] Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio] Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio