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 |
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N/A | flying dutchman |
+ "The Flying Dutchman". Music fill for local commercial insert. Old Nancy is 111 years old today. J... | |
N/A | graveyard mansion |
+ "Graveyard Mansion". Music fill for local commercial insert. 9:30 P. M. Old Nancy is 103 years ol... | |
N/A | in the devils name part 1 |
+ "In The Devil's Name". 10:00 P. M. The story of an old woman in 1662 Scotland who makes a deal w... | |
N/A | rock a bye baby |
+ "Rockabye Baby". Sponsored by: Kruschen Salt. Old Nancy is 105 years old today. The program was al... | |
N/A | tale frankenstein |
+ "Frankenstein". Music fill for local commercial insert. Old Nancy is 111 years old today. Nancy pr... | |
N/A | the confession |
+ "The Confession". Sponsored by: Kruschen Salt (weight reducer). 9:30 P. M. A Catholic priest is su... | |
N/A | the entomologist |
+ QUALITY NOTICE: Very old recording and very crackly. This is a tale set in Africa of an entomolog... | |
N/A | the hairy monster |
+ "The (Hairy) Monster". Music fill for local commercial insert. A woman inherits a large mansion, g... | |
N/A | the house of the bridegroom |
+ "The House Of The Bridegroom". Old Nancy is 122 years old today. The story was broadcast on "The ... | |
N/A | the spirits of the lake |
+ "The Spirits Of The Lake". Music fill for local commercial insert. Old Nancy is 117 years old toda... | |
N/A | the were wolf |
+ . "The Were-Wolf". Music fill for local commercial insert. The script was first heard on WOR on Ju... | |
N/A | the wonderful bottle |
+ "The Wonderful Bottle". 9:00 P. M. The famous story of the wish-granting-but-evil bottle and how... | |
N/A | to share and share alike a |
+ "Share and Share Alike". Old Nancy is 111 years old today. The story was also heard on "The Witc... |
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