Skip to content
PodcastsArtsCBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

Old Time Retro Radio
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
Latest episode

173 episodes

  • CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "Killer Crab" (Old Time Radio, 1982)

    2026-09-06 | 44 mins.
    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “Killer Crab,” originally broadcast June 30, 1982, as episode 1345. This late-run science-fiction drama was hosted by Tammy Grimes and written by James Agate, Jr., with Himan Brown directing.

    On the future-world of Planet Vivian, inventor Joe Harkness becomes entangled in a dangerous act of sabotage that sends his shuttle down. His possible rescue—and a reckoning with old resentments—may rest with K.C., a robotic weapon known as the Killer Crab. Russell Horton, Ann Williams, Mandel Kramer, and Robert Dryden star.

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:47 Original Broadcast
    44:06 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
  • CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "All Unregistered Aliens" (Old Time Radio, 1978)

    2026-09-05 | 44 mins.
    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “All Unregistered Aliens,” episode 779, originally broadcast on February 9, 1978. Written by Victoria Dann, this CBS Radio Network mystery features Ann Williams, Court Benson, and Earl Hammond.

    A woman doctor treats a wounded undocumented immigrant, only to find that he has vanished from her care. Her search leads into an unsettling mystery of identity, belonging, and the powerful pull of one’s origins.

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:54 Original Broadcast
    43:56 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
  • CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "The Innocent Murderer" (Old Time Radio, 1982)

    2026-09-04 | 45 mins.
    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The Innocent Murderer,” originally broadcast July 14, 1982, as episode 1351. Written by James Agate Jr., this historical suspense drama stars Tony Roberts, Robert Dryden, Robert Kaliban, and Gordon Gould.

    In the shadow of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, John Surratt flees prosecution, escaping through Canada and toward Liverpool, England. His dangerous journey unfolds as a tense fugitive story shaped by suspicion, international travel, and the lingering reach of the Lincoln conspiracy.

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:53 Original Broadcast
    45:30 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
  • CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "The White Ghost" (Old Time Radio, 1976)

    2026-09-03 | 54 mins.
    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The White Ghost,” episode 460, originally broadcast April 1, 1976. Written by Sam Dann and directed by Himan Brown, this suspense drama features Ralph Bell, Ann Williams, Joan Shay, and Earl Hammond.

    Businessman Donald Taylor attempts to leave behind a secret affair and return to his invalid wife, but an accidental death soon leaves him haunted by unsettling signs from the past. A tense, guilt-shadowed supernatural mystery in which the truth behind the apparent haunting remains uncertain.

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:50 Original Broadcast
    53:48 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
  • CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "The Ghost at the Gate" (Old Time Radio, 1974)

    2026-09-02 | 42 mins.
    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The Ghost at the Gate,” originally broadcast on March 20, 1974. Episode 60 of the CBS Radio Network series is hosted by E. G. Marshall and was written by Elspeth Eric, with direction by Himan Brown.

    After Charles Emory’s death, his widow Alice continues to receive unsettling nighttime visits from him. At his urging, she invites her friend Connie Lawrence to share her large home—opening the door to a supernatural, romance-shadowed mystery. The cast includes Beatrice Straight, Paula Trueman, Joan Loring, and John Baragrey.

    CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents this original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:47 Original Broadcast
    42:06 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
More Arts podcasts
About CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio brings you atmospheric mystery, suspense, horror, and supernatural drama from one of radio’s great revival-era anthology series. Enter stories of murder, psychological terror, strange encounters, the unexplained, and dark secrets brought vividly to life through classic radio storytelling. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Created by Himan Brown, CBS Radio Mystery Theater carried the tradition of classic suspense radio into a new generation with memorable performances and immersive storytelling. Rediscover classic old time radio mystery, suspense, horror, supernatural stories, thrillers, and vintage radio drama.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support.
Podcast website

Listen to CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio, The Book Club and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio: Podcasts in Family