Mystery - Radio Vault

This episode of 'The Man Called X' is a radio drama featuring espionage and adventure in mysterious international settings.

This episode explores the prehistoric landscape of the Pyrenees 20,000 years ago during the last ice age, describing the animals and early humans who inhabited the region as glaciers retreated.

A narrator reminisces about an old inside joke with a friend about making an elephant disappear, hinting at a mysterious past event.

This episode reports on the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, including updates on the hydrogen bubble dissipating and Energy Secretary James Schlesinger's comments on reactor safety and upcoming energy policies.

Detective Barry Craig visits inmate Maxie Potter in prison after receiving a desperate letter, setting up a mystery investigation.

A mystery theater episode titled 'The Smoking Pistol' begins with a philosophical reflection on desire and the mind, then introduces a plot about someone named Jerry being set up at a corner, sponsored by Derrick Motor Division and Anheuser-Busch.

The Pentagon plans to close military bases and cut civilian jobs to save money, facing congressional opposition from Senator John Tower who criticizes the move as short-sighted.

This episode introduces Candy Mattson, a 1950s private detective investigating a mysterious cable car case involving murder and intrigue.

In a dark alley in Cairo, a furtive man named Zell Schmidt meets Uncle Ahmed for a mysterious and dangerous assignment that could impact global tensions.

This episode introduces Horatio Hornblower, C.S.

This is a commercial advertisement for Biotex, a new soak and pre-wash powder, presented as part of a series of programs.

A mystery drama where fate intervenes in Charles Powell's life through Clint Livitz, leading to a tense confrontation and a symbolic encounter on a train.

Two characters meet in a bar where one hints at a mysterious story involving Borneo and a ghoulish tale, setting up a suspenseful narrative.

This is a brief introductory announcement for a transcribed program titled 'The Ticket Taker'.

In this mystery episode, Leonidas Witherall investigates the sudden disappearance of his housekeeper Mrs.

The narrator introduces a mysterious location called Mesa Encantada in the Southwest, hinting at a personal story about visiting it with his wife Muriel years ago.

A mysterious narrator introduces a suspenseful radio drama titled 'I Remember Tomorrow,' describing three men and hinting at an impending event.

A private investigator visits a late-night diner where a distressed woman has lost her bull fiddle (double bass), sparking a potential mystery.

A radio drama episode from Lights Out explores supernatural themes through a conversation about zombies, Haitian law, and the blurred line between truth and superstition.

Detective Barry Craig investigates a mysterious case involving show business and canine dentistry that turns homicidal.

A wealthy amateur expert on Mayan ruins in Mexico narrates a mysterious story about a man who appears dead but might not be, stored in a freezer, hinting at a larger tale of planetary theft.

This episode presents a radio drama about a time machine, referencing H.G.

A man named Woody visits a bar where he learns from the bartender Paddy that an unknown lady has been looking for him, sparking a mysterious encounter.

Boris Karloff narrates the history of the White House, detailing its construction, design by James Hoban, and significant events like its burning in the War of 1812.

This episode features a dramatic naval battle scene from the Horatio Hornblower series where Horatio orders a broadside to capture a ship.

A scientist reflects on his dedication to pure knowledge and natural laws while dismissing ethical concerns about the deadly applications of his discoveries.

A narrator with a ruthless, self-made philosophy introduces a story about proving their intelligence and strength through an upcoming conflict.

A suspenseful radio thriller about an American psychologist investigating a murder on an exotic island with mystical elements involving beggars, gold, and the afterlife.

This episode features an award presentation from the San Francisco Examiner to the Candy Mattson radio program for being voted the favorite local program by readers.

This episode presents a suspenseful radio drama titled 'Will You Make a Bet With Death' by John Dixon Carr, featuring a high-stakes bet involving tracking and potential murder.

A 1955 radio drama episode where private investigator Barry Craig encounters a distressed woman searching for a missing hotel room, hinting at a larger mystery involving crime and intrigue.

This episode features a dramatic naval battle scene from C.S.

A man named Mr.

This episode transports listeners to 19th century London through a dramatic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's story 'The Young Man with the Cream Tarts' as part of an escape-themed radio series.

A man named Robert Holmes grapples with turning 40 and the growing age gap in his relationship with Elwha's, leading to jealousy and anxiety.

Private detective Candy Matson visits Lieutenant Mallard at the police station to examine an Egyptian amulet found at a crime scene, which may be connected to a murder investigation.

Boris Karloff narrates the story of Dr.

An archaeologist recounts arriving in Cairo after traveling from Jerusalem, settling into his hotel room before an unexpected encounter with an acquaintance from Staten Island.

A mysterious host invites someone to their dark home, offering Amontillado sherry while alluding to Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado' story about murder.

This episode is an audio adaptation of C.S.

This episode introduces Leonidas Witherall, a character played by actor Walter Hamden, who leads a double life as a school owner and secret author of adventure stories, setting up his upcoming radio mysteries.

A private investigator is hired by a college dean to look into rumors that a recent basketball game was fixed due to bribery and betting scandals.

In a remote sanitarium during a relentless storm, Dr.