1940s Radio Shows

Suspense

United StatesAnthology showsMystery showsDrama shows

One of the longest running suspense and mystery anthology radio series that ran from 1940 (or rather 1942) until 1962 and had the biggest stars of Hollywood appearing in different episodes.

Inner Sanctum Mystery

United StatesHorror showsMystery showsAnthology shows

Anthology series that presented stories of mystery and suspense, not to mention the creaking door that were not fixed throughout the 10 years of program original broadcasting.

The Orson Welles Show

United StatesDrama showsMystery showsAnthology showsVariety shows

One of the few anthology radio shows directed and hosted by Orson Welles. The show presented a wide range of material, from drama to comedy, poetry and commentary on current events.

Duffy’s Tavern

United StatesComedy shows

Duffy’s Tavern is a place where the elite meet to eat. Well, almost. It is a bar on the New York’s Third Avenue, where typical characters don’t appear too often.

The Adventures of Nero Wolfe

United StatesDetective shows

Nero Wolfe is an eccentric - he never leaves his house, drinks lots of beer and is a gourmet cook. But when it comes to crime he is the best.

The Mysterious Traveler

United StatesMystery showsHorror shows

Mystery and supernatural anthology series featuring Mysterious Traveler, who each week arrived by train to another place, where strange and unexplained things have happened.

The Second Mrs. Burton

United StatesSoap operas

One of the six soap operas that ran until 1960 when the last such shows were cancelled by American radio networks.

Murder at Midnight

United StatesAnthology showsHorror showsMystery shows

Radio series of macabre and supernatural stories surrounding people, who think murder is the way ahead.

Five Minute Mysteries

United StatesMystery showsDetective shows

Is five minutes enough to set up the perfect mystery and then solve it? Find out for yourself...

Box 13

United StatesDetective shows

Journalist turned crime writer puts and ad hoping to find inspiration for his novels. He gets more than he bargained for.

Dragnet

United StatesPolice showsDrama shows

The everyday hardships of Los Angeles Police Department officers, who face criminals in the streets of City of Angels.

Murder by Experts

United StatesDetective showsMystery shows

Anthology show presenting stories of murder and suspense written by the best writers of detective and crime stories.