Another journey into the realm of the strange and terrifying.

I hope you will enjoy the trip that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little.

So settle back. Get a good grip on your nerves.

Where are we going?

You'll find out when we get there.

Hey, hey, welcome back to the podcast, everybody.

I've got one of my all-time favorites today from old-time radio, and this is a true classic from old-time radio mystery suspense and horror.

This one is called August Heat, and it's actually based on a story by W.F. Harvey. And so suspense, they did a couple of versions,

adaptations of this play. And the one that we are going to air today is the 1945 version. They redid it later in 1948 where Barry Kroger played one of the lead

roles. But the version that we're going to air today is the 1945 version starring Ronald Coleman

and Dennis Hoey.

Now, if you'd like to know more about these two actors, be sure to stick around after the play today,

and I'll share a little bit of information about them with you. But for now, let's go ahead and get into this awesome play from Old Time Radio.

Sit back and enjoy August heat, which aired May 31st, 1945. Suspense.

Tonight, Roma wines bring you the distinguished actor of Mr. Ronald Coleman.

In one of the great suspense stories of our time, August Keith.

Thank you. of our time, August Keith. Penniston Road, Campham, August the 20th, 1945.

I have had what I believe to be the most remarkable day in my life.

And while the events are still fresh in my mind,

I wish to put them down on paper as clearly as possible.

Let me say at the outset that my name is James Clarence Wittencroft.

You must remember that in order to have the full implication of my story.

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