The Hitchhiker is a chilling horror drama that aired on the Suspense series in 1942 and has gripped listeners ever since. Written by the brilliant Lucille Fletcher and featuring haunting music by Fletcher's husband, Bernard Herrmann, this timeless tale is a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Orson Welles delivers a tour-de-force performance as Ronald Adams, a young man on a cross-country road trip who encounters something that he cannot understand.

Considered one of the greatest old time radio dramas, The Hitchhiker has left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations in film, radio, and graphic novels.

In this episode, Greg and Mary dive deep into the eerie themes and meaning behind this remarkable story. They also talk about the sound effects, the genius of Lucille Fletcher's writing, and what inspired Fletcher to create this unforgettable piece of suspense.

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Who isn't fascinated with the idea of time travel? This episode of the Shiver Show features, The Time Machine, an episode that first aired on the Escape Series in 1950. The Time Machine was written by H.G. Wells in 1895, when he was only twenty-nine.
This episode has superb performances by Jeff Corey (as Doctor Dudley) and Eric Rolf (as Fallen) and a terrific music score by Wilbur Hatch.
Mary and Greg talk about their preferred time travel destinations, whether the Eloi resemble Teletubbies and H.G. Wells' reputation as a 'ladies man.'
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Time for a change of mood with this terrific 1947 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story, based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry.
Spy Magazine wants to get an exclusive story on the wedding of a socialite Tracy Lord, but can't get their journalists 'inside'. Enter ex-husband, Dexter, who has unresolved feelings for Tracy. He helps the journalists get invitations to the wedding, and then things get very interesting.
This Screen Guild Players production was performed before a live audience and stars Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart and Cary Grant. Join us for this star-studded romp!

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