Those Frightful Shows of Yesteryear

Classic radio horror shows, apart from Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds," are mostly an unknown continent for the horror fan of the internet era. "Those Frightening Shows of Yesteryear" is a guide to the four best classic radio horror series: "Lights Out," "Inner Sanctum Mysteries," "Suspense," and "CBS Radio Mystery Theater." Learn how horror radio developed and how it influenced horror TV series. Discover forgotten performances by Boris Karloff, Richard Widmark, Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead, and Vincent Price. Find out about sinister chicken hearts, deadly wrong numbers, evil dolls, and other stories that frightened Americans in the Golden Age of Radio as you read "Those Frightful Shows of Yesteryear."