The macabre world of monsters, killers on the loose and revenge
from beyond the grave existed not only in the movies, but also on
the radio before television's dominance in American homes. One of
many distinct genres born of early broadcasting, horror radio
thrilled millions. Creeping out of the speaker night after night
came stories that chilled the listening public--everything from
creature features to sophisticated noir suspense. So eager were
Americans to be scared that nearly 80 horror programs aired every
week in the late 1940s. This first full-length study of golden age
horror radio focuses on six representative programs, starting with
The Witch's Tale in 1931 and ending with The Mysterious Traveler in
1952. Each chapter provides the reader with a critically and
historically informed study of one series. The book ends with a
look at the demise of horror radio and its influence. Photographs
are a delightful revelation, revealing the previously unseen (but
much heard) work of stars like Agnes Moorehead and Orson Welles as
they broadcast famous tales of terror.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2012 |
| First published: |
April 2012 |
| Authors: |
Richard J Hand
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-6919-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Radio
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-6919-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780786469192 |
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