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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Old Time Radio In The Dark Marathon 04: “The Witch’s Tale” #WeirdDarkness #RetroRadio

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.64.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2023

⏱️ 607 minutes

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IN THIS EPISODE: One of the earliest horror series ever aired, The Witch’s Tale was a much-loved radio program for New York kids during its time, which is from 1931 to 1938. The show’s host was known as “Old Nancy, the witch of Salem,” (played by Adelaide Fitz-Allen) along with her cat called Satan. Due to its popularity, The Witch’s Tale was attempted to be adapted into a television series. However, despite the efforts to do so, it did not happen… probably just ahead of its time, as it would likely fit in very nicely with the creepy kids shows of today. Nevertheless, this radio series is one of the most remembered.

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00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION by Darren Marlar
00:02:48.095 = The Witch’s Tale, “Spirits Of The Lake” (October 02, 1933)
00:32:51.242 = The Witch’s Tale, “Priest of Sekhet” (February 27, 1933)
00:58:23.615 = The Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933)
01:28:30.581 = The Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)
01:52:56.798 = The Witch’s Tale, “Troth of Death” (May 29, 1933)
02:16:21.132 = The Witch’s Tale, “Firing Squad” (August 21, 1933)
02:41:35.046 = The Witch’s Tale, “Bronze Venus” (August 22, 1935)
03:10:37.872 = The Witch’s Tale, “Confession” (March 27, 1933)
03:42:16.912 = The Witch’s Tale, “Frankenstein” (July 17, 1935)
04:10:00.495 = The Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933)
04:40:14.126 = The Witch’s Tale, “Share And Share Alike” (March 08, 1934)
05:06:59.946 = The Witch’s Tale, “The Devil Doctor” (January 08, 1934)
05:34:16.797 = The Witch’s Tale, “The Flying Dutchman” (April 26, 1934)
06:03:42.942 = The Witch’s Tale, “Rockabye Baby” (August 02, 1934)
06:32:00.404 = The Witch’s Tale, “Puzzle” (September 07, 1934)
06:57:19.636 = The Witch’s Tale, “Happy Ending” (September 28, 1934)
07:26:33.414 = The Witch’s Tale, “Physician Of The Dead” (November 08, 1934)
07:51:26.809 = The Witch’s Tale, “Entomologist” (January 07, 1935)
08:21:46.492 = The Witch’s Tale, “Rat In A Trap” (January 28, 1935)
08:45:06.855 = The Witch’s Tale, “The Wonderful Bottle” (February 18, 1935)
09:14:39.013 = The Witch’s Tale, “The Devil Mask” (June 13, 1935)

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0:00.0

The only thing more spooky than Halloween in October is Spooky Empire.

0:04.6

Join me October 27th through the 29th in Orlando, Florida to meet horror celebrities

0:09.3

like a Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger, Robert England, and co-star Heather Langingham.

0:14.2

Hellraiser's Doug Pinhead Bradley will be there with other cast from the film, Candyman's

0:18.8

Tony Todd, an American Werewolf in London's David Mautin, the Cryptkeeper John Cassier,

0:23.6

Rose McGowan from Charmed in Deathproof, Kane Hodder from the Friday the 13th films,

0:28.2

Jerry Hamlin from Clash of the Titans, and so many more, including Cassandra Peterson,

0:33.0

better known as El Vira, Mistress of the Dark.

0:35.6

Get autographs, take photos, and hear Q&A sessions with your favorite horror celebs.

0:39.7

They've even asked me to moderate a few celebrity Q&As too.

0:42.8

You'll also find horror themed workshops like making movie props and makeup, horror writing

0:47.4

and more.

0:48.4

Get all the details, see a full list of the celebrities and grab your tickets at spookyempire.com.

0:53.6

And I hope to see you there October 27th through the 29th in Orlando, Florida.

1:01.6

Do you have Paraschid by Catch Reophobia?

1:04.2

That's the fear of Friday the 13th.

1:06.8

Now if that doesn't scare you, I'd like to invite you to tune in live online as KGRADB.com

1:14.3

broadcasts Night Vision with Renee Barnett in which I will be her special live guest.

1:20.0

We'll talk about Friday the 13th, Halloween, and more.

1:23.6

Join me Friday night October 13th live as I'll be a guest on Night Vision with Renee Barnett

1:29.2

at 11pm Eastern, 8pm Pacific at KGRADB.com.

1:34.2

That's KGRADB.com.

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