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Lights Out 108 Episodes
Lights Out was one of the most famous and terrifying old-time radio programs, celebrated as the first true horror anthology of American broadcasting. Created by Wyllis Cooper in 1934 and later taken over by Arch Oboler, the show specialized in gruesome, macabre, and shocking tales filled with supernatural horror, grotesque imagery, and psychological suspense. Broadcast late at night, Lights Out often began with the chilling introduction: “It… is… later… than… you… think.”
With its vivid sound effects, daring scripts, and willingness to push boundaries, Lights Out became a landmark in radio horror, thrilling and frightening audiences for nearly two decades.
The Stars
The program did not rely heavily on Hollywood celebrities but instead featured skilled radio actors who could bring its frightening stories to life. These included:
Boris Aplon
Mercedes McCambridge
Hans Conried
Betty Winkler
Writer-director Arch Oboler became the series’ defining voice, creating some of its most famous and shocking episodes. His reputation for the grotesque and experimental ensured Lights Out stood apart from all other radio dramas of its time.
Key Dates
• Lights Out debuted locally on NBC Chicago on January 3, 1934, created by Wyllis Cooper.
• Oboler took over in 1936, making the show nationally popular.
• The program aired off and on through the 1940s, with revivals continuing into the 1950s.
Other Information
Lights Out was notorious for its shocking content, including stories of dismemberment, cannibalism, and supernatural terror—unheard of on radio at the time. Sound effects such as squishing, slurping, or bones breaking were used to terrifying effect, creating images in the listener’s imagination that no film could match.
Among its most famous episodes were “Revolt of the Worms,” “Chicken Heart,” and “The Dark.” These stories pushed the boundaries of radio drama, blending horror with social commentary and surreal, nightmarish imagery.
The program’s late-night scheduling enhanced its eerie aura, and many parents forbade children from listening, which of course only made it more popular. It became the template for later horror and supernatural radio series, including Inner Sanctum and Suspense.
Today, Lights Out is remembered as one of the most influential and groundbreaking horror programs in radio history. Its mix of innovative sound design, daring scripts, and chilling atmosphere paved the way for the entire genre of audio horror.
Suggested Retail Price: $24.99
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Width: 108
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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