One of the earliest horror series ever aired, Witch’s Tale was the most-loved radio program by New York kids during its time, which is from 1931 to 1938. The show’s host was known as “Old Nancy, the witch of Salem,” (played by Adelaide Fitz-Allen) along with his cat called Satan. It featured stories such as The Flying Dutchman, and the very popular Frankenstein.
Due to its popularity, The Witch’s Tale was attempted to be adapted into a television series. However, despite the efforts to do so, it did not happen. Nevertheless, this series is one of the most remembered. Click here to read more about Witchs Tale, The
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Please enjoy these 38 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03.29.1938 | the wedding gift |
+ "The Wedding Gift". 10:30 P.M. Old Nancy is 109 years old today. This program may also be an Ar... | |
| 03.03.1938 | tourists accomodated | ||
| 02.24.1938 | the violin |
+ "The Violin". Old Nancy's 108 years old. A dying Italian curses an English family. This is an Au... | |
| 01.20.1938 | the firing squad |
+ "Firing Squad". Old Nancy is 107 years old today. The story was first broadcast in the United St... | |
| 01.13.1938 | the truth of death |
+ "The Altar Of Hate". 10:30 P. M. A story set in Nantes, France, during "The Reign Of Terror." Th... | |
| 01.13.1938 | altar of hate |
+ "The Altar Of Hate". 10:30 P. M. A story set in Nantes, France, during "The Reign Of Terror." Th... | |
| 01.13.1938 | the devils number |
+ "The Devil's Number". Old Nancy is 103 years old today. The dead come back to life on Friday th... | |
| 12.07.1937 | the power of lucifer | ||
| 10.19.1937 | four fingers and a thumb |
+ "Four Fingers and A Thumb". Old Nancy is 117 years old today. The hand of a dead Chinaman return... | |
| 03.18.1937 | the boa goddess |
+ "The Boa Goddess". Old Nancy is 122 years old today. The script was used on "The Witch's Tale" o... | |
| 02.19.1937 | the devil doctor |
+ "The Devil Doctor". Old Nancy is 116 years old today. This Australian production uses a script h... | |
| 02.12.1937 | the bulldog | ||
| 01.22.1937 | the suicide |
+ "The Suicide". 10:00 P. M. Old Nancy is 103 years old today. The script was previously used on "... | |
| 08.25.1936 | the mannekin | ||
| 05.08.1936 | the priest of sekhet |
+ "The Priest Of Sekhet". Old Nancy is 104 years old today. A young British archeologist becomes tra... | |
| 08.27.1935 | the knife of sacrifice |
+ "The Knife Of Sacrifice". 9:00 P. M. Old Nancy is 107 years old today. The recording might be fr... | |
| 08.14.1935 | the king shark god |
+"The King Shark God". Old Nancy's 108 years old today. A sacrifice for a god in old Hawaii. The fem... | |
| 06.13.1935 | the devil mask |
+ "The Devil Mask". Old Nancy is 113 years old today. The script was used on "The Witch's Tale" on... | |
| 11.08.1934 | physician to the dead |
+ Program #106. Artransa syndication. "Physician Of The Dead". Old Nancy is 106 years old today. A... | |
| 09.07.1934 | the puzzle |
+ MacQuarrie (Australian) syndication. "The Puzzle". Old Nancy is 117 years old today. A man in a ... | |
| 12.18.1933 | the haunted crossroads |
+ Artransa syndication. "The Haunted Crossroads". Old Nancy is 122 years old today. An invisible wo... | |
| 05.22.1933 | the statue of thor |
+ Artransa syndication. "The Statue Of Thor". Music fill for local commercial insert. Old Nancy is 1... | |
| 05.16.1932 | rat in a trap |
+ MacQuarrie syndication. "Rat In A Trap". Old Nancy is 102 years old today. After three hoboes ca... | |
| N/A | a happy ending |
+ "A Happy Ending". Old Nancy is 113 years old today. The story was heard on "The Witch's Tale" on ... | |
| N/A | siegel gassman interview |
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