CBS Radio Mystery Theater

About CBS Radio Mystery Theater

CBS Radio Mystery Theater, also known as Radio Mystery Theater or Mystery Theater and often abbreviated as CBSRMT, was a radio drama series created by Himan Brown It aired on CBS Radio Network affiliates from 1974 to 1982 and was later carried via the satellite feed in the early 2000s. The format resembled classic old-time radio shows The Mysterious Traveler and The Whistler featuring episodes introduced by a host, G. Marshall, who offered with wisdom and. Unlike earlier hosts, Marshall portrayed as fully mortal using his heightened insight and erudition to immerse listeners in the macabre akin to "The in Black on another-time program Suspense. Each episode of CBS Radio Mystery, like Himan Brown's Inner Sanctum Mysteries, and ended with the ominous creak of a crypt door, accompanied Marshall's unsettling invitation: "Come in… Welcome. I'm E. G. Marshall." This was followed catchphrases as "The sound of" or "The fear you can hear." the episode's conclusion, the door would close with Marshall's signature farewell, "Until next time, pleasant… dreams?" Marshall hosted the series from January 1974 until February 1982, when actress Tammy Grimes succeeded him for the final, retaining the show's format. Broadcast each weeknight, series initially featured a new episode every evening. Later three or four episodes per week new, with the remainder being reruns. The series produced 1,399 original episodes with total of 2,969 broadcasts, including repeats. Each episode was allocated a hour of airtime though the actual runtime after and, was typically about minutes. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradio) Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/) Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Publisher

Entertainment Radio

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 May 2025

Latest episode

4 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jan 2026

   The Man Who Heard Voices

   “The Man Who Heard Voices” is Episode 24 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 29, 1974. The episode tells the unsettling story of a man who begins hearing voices that seem to guide—and manipulate—his actions, raising disturbing questions about sanity, conscience, and unseen influence. Episode basics Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode number: 24 Original air date: January 29, 1974 Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The drama centers on an ordinary man whose life is quietly upended when he starts hearing disembodied voices. At first, they appear harmless—offering advice, warnings, even reassurance. Gradually, however, the voices grow more insistent and intrusive, steering him toward decisions he might never have made on his own. As their influence deepens, the listener is left to wonder whether the voices are manifestations of guilt, madness, or something far more sinister. Themes and tone Sanity versus control: The episode explores how easily free will can erode when an external—or internal—force claims authority. Psychological terror: Fear arises not from violence, but from the slow loss of certainty and self‑trust. Moral ambiguity: The story challenges listeners to decide whether the protagonist is victim, accomplice, or both. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “The Man Who Heard Voices” exemplifies CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s strength in intimate psychological suspense. The tension is driven by voice work and sound design, drawing the audience directly into the protagonist’s fractured perception of reality. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) Listen (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Entertainment (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

2. 

   4 Jan 2026

   Three Women

   “Three Women” is Episode 23 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 28, 1974. The episode weaves together the lives of three very different women whose paths intersect through a shared mystery, revealing how hidden connections and buried secrets can bind strangers together in unexpected—and dangerous—ways. Episode basics Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode number: 23 Original air date: January 28, 1974 Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The drama unfolds through shifting perspectives, each centered on one of the three women. At first, their stories seem unrelated—separate lives marked by private fears, ambitions, and regrets. Gradually, subtle links emerge, drawing them into a single narrative shaped by deception and fate. As the truth comes into focus, it becomes clear that each woman holds a crucial piece of the puzzle, and that the consequences of their choices are more tightly intertwined than any of them realize. Themes and tone Interconnected lives: The episode explores how individual actions ripple outward, affecting others in unseen ways. Secrets and identity: Each woman conceals something essential, and the gradual unveiling of these secrets drives the suspense. Psychological mystery: Rather than relying on overt shocks, tension builds through character revelation and moral ambiguity. Production notes Airing near the end of the show’s first month, “Three Women” reflects CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s early experimentation with multi‑perspective storytelling. The structure allows for layered suspense, as listeners piece together the mystery alongside the characters. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) Listen (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Entertainment (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

3. 

   4 Jan 2026

   Time And Again

   “Time and Again” is Episode 22 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast on January 27, 1974. The episode explores the unsettling consequences of tampering with time, as a man becomes obsessed with the idea that the past can be revisited—and possibly changed—with dangerous results. Episode basics Series: CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode number: 22 Original air date: January 27, 1974 Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes Plot overview The story follows a man who believes he has discovered a way to relive moments from his past. What begins as a tantalizing opportunity to correct old mistakes soon turns into a psychological trap. Each return to earlier events brings unforeseen complications, blurring the boundary between memory, reality, and obsession. As the cycles repeat, it becomes clear that time resists manipulation—and exacts a price from those who try. Themes and tone The danger of regret: The episode examines how longing to undo the past can consume the present. Fate versus choice: Listeners are left to question whether destiny can truly be altered, or only endured. Psychological suspense: Rather than relying on spectacle, the tension grows through repetition, realization, and moral consequence. Production notes Airing during the show’s first month, “Time and Again” reflects CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s early interest in time‑bending concepts used as moral parables. The drama unfolds deliberately, allowing the listener to share the protagonist’s mounting unease as each return to the past deepens the mystery. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) Listen (https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen) to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Entertainment (https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment) Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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274,124

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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50

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0