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CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)

CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)

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Mystery Theater aired on CBS Radio from 1974 through 1982. It was an hour drama created and directed by Himan Brown who also created and directed the Inner Sanctum Mystery (1941-1952). E. G. Marshall was the host of Mystery Theater until Tammy Grimes took over in the last year of broadcast.

This channel is the culmination of a project to restore all 1,399 Mystery Theater episodes. All episodes will consist of:
  • Original programs with theme music intact
  • All segments restored (Intro/Teaser/Preview/Outro)
  • No commecials
  • No sponsor mentions
  • No newscasts
  • No late breaking news/sports interruptions
  • No station IDs

If you find any errors in the programs please notify me at cbsrmt-restoration@email.com.

James M. RaderCopyright CBSRMT-Restoration Drama & Plays
Episodes
  • 0506 - The Haliday Prediction (8/12/1976)

    0506 - The Haliday Prediction (8/12/1976)
    Apr 21 2026
    0506 - The Haliday Prediction (8/12/1976)

    Written by Fielden Farrington. Directed by Himan Brown.

    Cast: Tony Roberts; Morgan Fairchild; Robert Dryden; Ian Martin.

    Cash Haliday fills his weekly newspaper column on crime and corruption with predictions that come true. Cash's talent could be a case of uncanny insight, ESP, or just wishing things into reality.
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    45 mins
  • 0505 - Overnight to Freedom (8/9/1976)

    0505 - Overnight to Freedom (8/9/1976)
    Apr 20 2026
    0505 - Overnight to Freedom (8/9/1976)

    Written by Sam Dann. Directed by Himan Brown.

    Cast: William Redfield; Robert Dryden; Earl Hammond; Mandel Kramer; Rosemary Rice.

    An American POW escapes his captors and tries to reach a French Underground contact.
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    45 mins
  • 0504 - Lovers and Killers (8/5/1976)

    0504 - Lovers and Killers (8/5/1976)
    Apr 19 2026
    0504 - Lovers and Killers (8/5/1976)

    Written by Sam Dann. Directed by Himan Brown.

    Cast: Robert Dryden; Russell Horton; Marian Seldes; Evie Juster; Robert Maxwell.

    The fate of a lothario accused of murdering his lover's husband rests in the hands of a jury in particular David Miller (Juror #2), who didn't want to fulfill his civic duty.
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    45 mins
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I just absolutely loved the newest rendition of this show. I sometimes had a difficult time in listening to the original version. Very hard to hear the story when the background sounds were present. Although I do enjoy hearing the old commercials and news feeds. Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with us.

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Unlike this podcast, most sources for the CBS Radio Mystery Theater are hit or miss on audio quality. These episodes have clearly been carefully, lovingly improved. Thank you for the efforts in making these historical documents accessible!

Great work restoring this series!

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