One of NBC Radio's premier series was not even sponsored! The Radio Guild was an experimental series broadcasting Shakespeare as well as original radio material. One of the programs that offered quality drama was "The Ineffable Essence of Nothing" written by Ranald R. MacDougall (right).

Final episode of "Clan of the Fiery Cross"

I will be taking a couple of weeks off putting repeat podcasts here until I return.

This week a look at one of the better known short stories from the pen of Ray Bradbury. The story spawned not only a radio play, but a couple of films, a television episode as well as rock song by a well known band from the eighties.

All that and more with episode 15 of the "Clan of the Fiery Cross."

Background music by Human Response and Claire Fitch from Magnatunes.

A bookend complement to the Escape episode of "Leiningen Versus the Ants" this production of "Three Skeleton Key" is one of the best. It is difficult not to be over the top in this radio play, but Vincent Price seems to find a happy medium as those around him slowly go mad. The special effects by Cliff Thorsness make this one of the most horrific episodes from the long running series.

Episode 14 of "Clan of the Fiery Cross" from The Adventures of Superman.

A special look at the talent of one of the greatest radio writers. Wyllis Cooper was noted more for his creations than his skill as a writer and director. This week, a special look at one of his Quiet, Please episodes and how he builds the sense of fear or discomfort in his stories. The episode is based upon Maurice Ravel's solo piano piece: Pavanne for  A Dead Princess.

Also episode 13 of "Clan of the Fiery Cross."