The Witchs Tale | Old Time Radio

From The Witch’s Tale, “The Haunted Crossroads” originally aired on October 17, 1932. This is episode 70 of the chilling WOR, New York series, written and directed by Alonzo Deen Cole and hosted by Adelaide Fitz-Allen as Old Nancy, the Witch of Salem.

At a barren Massachusetts crossroads, state police confront a series of baffling killings with no apparent path for a murderer to escape. Sergeant Pat McGee, Trooper Gene Hardy, and Tom Fallon follow the clues as the site’s dark history—and a mysterious woman’s laugh—make the investigation increasingly unsettling.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
00:48 Original Broadcast
24:43 Closing

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The Witch’s Tale, “The Hairy Monster,” originally broadcast on September 26, 1932, is episode 67 of the classic WOR, New York horror series. Written, directed, and produced by Alonzo Deen Cole, the episode is framed by Old Nancy, played by Adelaide Fitz-Allen.

Barbara Turner inherits the imposing mansion of the late Mrs. Hawker—but the will demands that she spend every night for a year in the master bedroom, including time alone after midnight. Amid old lore of magic, alchemy, and Tibet, the house’s unsettling legacy begins to stir in this Gothic mystery.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
30:36 Closing

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From The Witch's Tale, “The Power of Lucifer” is episode 307, originally broadcast December 7, 1937. This Mutual-network presentation repeats a story first heard on February 22, 1934, written and produced by series creator Alonzo Deen Cole.

At a crowded party in an elegant New York City home, a married couple meets the unsettling Mr. Olaf, whose strange influence and talk of devil worship lead toward the shadowy Cult of Lucifer. Miriam Wolff appears as Old Nancy, with Alonzo Deen Cole as her black-cat companion, Satan.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
27:22 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Witch’s Tale, episode 74, “The Gypsy’s Hand,” originally broadcast on November 14, 1932. This archival installment of Alonzo Deen Cole’s supernatural series aired over WOR in New York.

A gifted musician faces a devastating operation—and leaves behind a curse that reaches far beyond the hospital. At a secluded cabin, a married couple encounters a terror centered on a severed hand.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
29:14 Closing

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The Witch’s Tale, “The Troth of Death,” episode 101, originally broadcast May 29, 1933. This local WOR, New York production is a repeat of the August 10, 1931 episode “The Troth,” written by series creator Alonzo Deen Cole and featuring Adelaide Fitz-Allen as Old Nancy.

In County Clare, Ireland, young lovers Bartley and Nora make a solemn pledge at a fairy mound despite opposition from Bartley’s wealthy father. As family pressure and a sea voyage across Galway Bay threaten to divide them, Irish folk belief casts an ominous shadow over their romance.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
00:44 Original Broadcast
24:08 Closing

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The Witch's Tale presents “Honeymoon House,” episode 76, originally broadcast November 28, 1932. This local WOR, New York broadcast repeats a story first heard on November 16, 1931. Adelaide Fitz-Allen stars as Old Nancy, with series creator Alonzo Deen Cole as Satan, her black cat.

Newlyweds settle into modest Honeymoon Cottage despite its grim reputation, only to encounter whispered warnings, unsettling apparitions, and a past that may still hold power over the house’s occupants. Written, directed, and produced by Alonzo Deen Cole, this eerie tale builds its chills around an isolated home and the dangers hidden behind its walls.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
16:12 Closing

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The Witch's Tale presents “The Troth of Death,” episode 11, originally broadcast August 10, 1931. This early installment of Alonzo Deen Cole’s pioneering radio-horror anthology aired locally over WOR, New York, with Adelaide Fitz-Allen as host Old Nancy.

In County Clare, Ireland, a young couple in forbidden love makes a solemn pledge at a fairy mound, calling upon forces both ancient and sacred. When family opposition sends the young man to sea, their oath—and the folklore surrounding it—is put to a haunting test.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
23:15 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Witch’s Tale, “The Physician of the Dead,” episode 169, originally broadcast November 8, 1934. This archival installment adapts Alexandre Dumas père’s 1849 Reign-of-Terror story “Solange.”

In Paris in 1793, physician Dr. René Ledieu becomes consumed by a macabre question raised by the guillotine. When the young Solange is swept into revolutionary justice, Ledieu’s attempt to protect her and her father leads into the tightening dangers of the Terror. The radio adaptation was written by series creator Alonzo Deen Cole.

Old Time Retro Radio 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
00:55 Original Broadcast
30:05 Closing

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features The Witchs Tale - A Happy Ending (Repeat Of - - ) [episode 166] Broadcast 9/28/1934, 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/4OOFeyjpyaOfXLcOwFWSFB Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-witches-tale/id1857869192 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #WitchsTale #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features The Witchs Tale - The Puzzle [episode 163] Broadcast 9/7/1934, 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/4OOFeyjpyaOfXLcOwFWSFB Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-witches-tale/id1857869192 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #WitchsTale #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio

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