Radio Retropolis

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #56- The Author and the Thing


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Arch Oboler stars as himself preparing his next horror masterpiece for Lights Out, who finds the monster his brain conceived has come to life.  Commentary on why Oboler became the star of this episode, which was the very last episode in the 1942-43 season and version of the series. We also discuss if this episode story was the right choice for fans.  Finally, we share a rare 1973 interview with Mercedes McCambridge as she talks about her early days in radio and why radio is still her preferred choice.

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