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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ... | |
| 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... | |
| N/A | flying dutchman |
+ "The Flying Dutchman". Music fill for local commercial insert. Old Nancy is 111 years old today. J... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 11.08.1934 | physician to the dead |
+ Program #106. Artransa syndication. "Physician Of The Dead". Old Nancy is 106 years old today. A... | |
| 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 | 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 02.12.1937 | the bulldog | ||
| N/A | the confession |
+ "The Confession". Sponsored by: Kruschen Salt (weight reducer). 9:30 P. M. A Catholic priest is su... | |
| 02.19.1937 | the devil doctor |
+ "The Devil Doctor". Old Nancy is 116 years old today. This Australian production uses a script h... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| N/A | the entomologist |
+ QUALITY NOTICE: Very old recording and very crackly. This is a tale set in Africa of an entomolog... | |
| 01.20.1938 | the firing squad |
+ "Firing Squad". Old Nancy is 107 years old today. The story was first broadcast in the United St... | |
| N/A | the hairy monster |
+ "The (Hairy) Monster". Music fill for local commercial insert. A woman inherits a large mansion, g... | |
| 12.18.1933 | the haunted crossroads |
+ Artransa syndication. "The Haunted Crossroads". Old Nancy is 122 years old today. An invisible wo... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 08.25.1936 | the mannekin | ||
| N/A | siegel gassman interview |
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