Chosen by the Mutual Broadcasting system for having a theme of tales of mystery, adventure and suspense, The Zero Hour (aka Hollywood Radio Theater) was a 1973 to 1974 two-season radio drama anthology series hosted and scripted by Rod Serling and produced by JM Kholos. The cast included the top line actors John Astin, Edgar Bergen, Joseph Campanella, and many more. Ferrante & Teicher composed opening theme music. The show did not last because of the lack of promotion value and issues with the weekly serial format schedules.

complete mystery-adventure drama anthology series that was syndicated in 1973. Mutual broadcast the series in two seasons in 1973 and 1974. This radio series was created and hosted by Twilight Zone and Night Gallery fame, Rod Serling. The series used old top radio stars such as Edgar Bergen, and Richard Crenna, as well it featured current top TV stars of the time such as Patty Duke, John Astin and Susan Oliver. Click here to read more about Zero Hour