 Written and directed by Robert A. Arthur and David Kogan, The Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series of strange stories which ran the gamut from fantasy and science fiction to straight crime dramas of mystery and suspense. The series began on the Mutual Broadcasting System, December 5, 1943, and continued in many different timeslots until September 16, 1952. Unlike many other shows of the era, The Mysterious Traveler was without a sponsor for its entire run. The lonely sound of a distant locomotive heralded the arrival of the malevolent narrator, portrayed by Maurice Tarplin. Other cast members included Jackson Beck, Lon Clark, Roger DeKoven, Elspeth Eric, Wendell Holmes, Bill Johnstone, Joseph Julian, Jan Miner, Santos Ortega, Bryna Raeburn, Frank Readick, Ann Shepherd, Lawson Zerbe and Bill Zuckert. Sound effects were by Jack Amrhein, Jim Goode, Ron Harper, Walt McDonough and Al Schaffer. "Behind the Locked Door," a popular episode which took place in total darkness, was much requested and was repeated several times during the years. The story involves two archaeologists who discover an old wagon train abandoned over one hundred years ago in an old cave. After a landslide traps them in the darkness, they are attacked by apparently human assailants and conclude that the descendants of the wagon train are still living in the cave. Even today, the episode is pretty creepy when listened to in the dark! # # # FIRST BROADCAST: 5th December 1943 LAST BROADCAST: September 16th 1952 CAST: Maurice Tarplin, Bill Zuckert, Lon Clark, Roger DeKoven, Ed Begley, Jackson Beck, Bret Morrison, Joyce Gordon, Leon Janney, Cliff Carpenter, Lawson Zerbe, Ted Osborne, Mary Jane Higby, Jack Manning, James Van Dyk, Alan Manson, Robert Dryden, Art Carney, Joe Julian, Eric Dressler, Helen Shields, Lyle Sudrow, Ann Shepherd, Ralph Bell, Chuck Webster, Bryna Raeburn, Vicki Vola ANNOUNCERS: Jimmy Wallington, Carl Caruso, Russ Dunbar PRODUCERS/DIRECTORS: Jock MacGregor WRITERS: Robert A Arthur, David Kogan SOUND EFFECTS: Jack Amerine, Him Goode, Ron Harper Mysterious Traveler – 1943-1952 * * SAVE EVEN MORE!! * * This show now comes bundled as part of our Mystery/Detective/Horror Collection which includes scores of similarly themed Old Time Radio Shows for one low price!
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