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Quiet, Please presents “The Thing on the Fourble Board,” episode 60 of Quiet, Please, originally broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System on August 9, 1948. Written and directed by Wyllis Cooper, this celebrated suspense drama stars Ernest Chappell as Porky, with Van Sutter and Pat O’Malley.

At an isolated oil derrick, roughneck Porky recalls a night shift spent waiting for well cement to set. A deep core sample, an uneasy geologist, and strange sounds high on the rig’s narrow fourble board turn an ordinary shutdown into a mounting nightmare.

Quiet, Please presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:38 Closing

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Quiet, Please presents “Don’t Tell Me About Halloween,” episode 21 of Quiet, Please, originally broadcast on October 27, 1947. This Halloween supernatural fantasy was written and directed by series creator Wyllis Cooper for the Mutual Broadcasting System.

On Halloween eve, Craig, a historian carrying a secret from colonial Salem, prepares for another visit from his enigmatic wife, Candace. As he recalls the strange rules that have shaped their centuries-long relationship, old Salem and a remote cottage become settings for a haunting tale starring Ernest Chappell and Charita Bauer.

Quiet, Please presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:51 Original Broadcast
25:39 Closing

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Quiet, Please presents “Thirteen and Eight,” episode 47 of Quiet, Please, originally broadcast on April 26, 1948. Written and directed by Wyllis Cooper, this Mutual Broadcasting System drama stars Ernest Chappell as news photographer Rocco.

At a crowded breaking-news assignment, Rocco spots a suspicious figure trying to enter a newspaper photograph—but none of the other photographers can see him, and the developed image offers no proof. As the strange sightings continue, a familiar warning among press photographers takes on an unsettling new meaning.

Quiet, Please presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
29:50 Closing

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Quiet, Please presents “Is This Murder?,” episode 83 of Quiet, Please, originally broadcast on January 16, 1949. This ABC radio play was written and directed by Wyllis Cooper and features Ernest Chappell, Dan O’Herlihy, and Joyce Gordon.

An inventor of artificial limbs seeks legal advice with an unsettling question about murder. In his workshop, his assistant’s fascination with Frankenstein and a mysterious mechanical man lead to an uneasy exploration of invention, identity, and the limits of human ambition.

Quiet, Please presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
29:30 Closing

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Quiet, Please presents “Theroomwheretheghostslive,” episode 32 of Quiet, Please, originally broadcast on January 12, 1948. This Mutual Broadcasting System supernatural drama was written and directed by Wyllis Cooper and features Ernest Chappell.

A gravely ill man refuses to leave his old house for medical care, instead confiding in his doctor about the unsettling presence connected to a concealed room within the home. James Van Dyk and Claudia Morgan appear in this intimate, atmospheric ghost story.

Quiet, Please presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
25:01 Closing

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Quiet, Please - The Thing On The F Our B L E Board [episode 60] Broadcast 8/9/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFH0gZwZezNR6ByWIhFgb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-please/id1852399494 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Quiet, Please - Its L At E R Than You T H In K [episode 59] Broadcast 8/2/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFH0gZwZezNR6ByWIhFgb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-please/id1852399494 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Quiet, Please - Themanwhostoleaplanet [episode 58] Broadcast 7/26/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFH0gZwZezNR6ByWIhFgb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-please/id1852399494 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Quiet, Please - Aslongasilive [episode 57] Broadcast 7/19/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFH0gZwZezNR6ByWIhFgb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-please/id1852399494 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Quiet, Please - Letthelilliesconsider [episode 55] Broadcast 6/28/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFH0gZwZezNR6ByWIhFgb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-please/id1852399494 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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