The Haunting Hour

was a horror anthology on NBC which included supernatural, mystery, and detective dramas in its collection. It aired from early-1945 until mid-1946 and included at least 52 episodes, of which 41 are in circulation. Most of the stories were written by Max Erlich and Edwin Wolfe and directed by Edwin Wolfe. Many of the existing episodes in circulation survive due to the efforts of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service [AFRTS].

Not to be confused with The Haunted Hour, which was an Australian radio series from the 1950s.

Update: I am deeply embarrassed to note that most of the plot summaries listed below were taken from Radio Spirits, without their knowledge or permission and submitted to me. I published them without first checking their authenticity. The plot summaries were written by Karl Schadow and published in a program guide which accompanies a 7-CD set. Karl Schadow has graciously allowed these plot summaries to remain until I have the opportunity to replace them.

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Sources used to create my own log and double-check titles, dates and cast members: Digital Deli Too, and Nightkey's OTR Errors.

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Assignment: Death

Year: 1945
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There is more than one reason a notorious gangster does not want his picture taken by a newspaper woman.

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Best Laid Plans, The

Year: 1945
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Bird of Death

Year: 1945
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People with vastly different vocations are most interested in a certain crow.

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Breakdown

Year: 1945
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A doctor attempts to drive his wife insane.

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Briefcase, The

Year: 1945
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Case of the Lonesome Corpse, The

Year: 1945
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An eccentric millionaire and a ghostly mausoleum lead to strange happenings on a lonely estate.

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Cat Man, The

Year: 1945
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Corpse There Was, A

Year: 1945
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Dark Tower, The

Year: 1945
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Date in the Dark

Year: 1945
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A private detective seeks the murderer of a former client.

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Date with Destiny, A

Year: 1945
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Dead Strike Back, The

Year: 1945
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Death by Request

Year: 1945
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Death of Jonathan, The

Year: 1945
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Destination Unknown

Year: 1945
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Devil's Deep, The

Year: 1945
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A second victim found at the bottom of a cliff is not the only surprise in this tale of blackmail.

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Double Threat

Year: 1945
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A letter recovered by a cab driver lands him in hot water with the police and the mob.

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Dressed to Kill

Year: 1945
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Ecclesiastes First Chapter, Second Verse

Year: 1945
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Hands of Mr Smith, The

Year: 1945
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Homicide House

Year: 1945
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If the Shoe Fits

Year: 1945
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Key to a Murder

Year: 1945
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Likely Murder Story, A

Year: 1945
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Story by: Alvin Voretz

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Murder Is My Business

Year: 1945
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A corpse discovered on a southbound passenger train leads a girl to recover her true identity.

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Murder Wears a Strange Mask

Year: 1945
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Mystery of the Southern Star, The

Year: 1945
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A jewel stolen during an Atlantic voyage creates a complex case for investigators.

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No Escape

Year: 1945
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Nocturne

Year: 1945
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In this tale of twins, the plight of a girl loved by both brothers is ultimately influenced by a mournful melody.

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Occupation, Murder

Year: 1945
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A publicity stunt gone awry results in a murder rap for an enterprising actor.

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Old, Old Men, The

Year: 1945
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Out of the Night

Year: 1945
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Story by: Frank Oleson

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Pale Hands That Kill

Year: 1945
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People in the House, The

Year: 1945
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A tyrannical father, abusive to both his son and daughter-in-law, meets an unexpected fate.

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Perfect Crime

Year: 1945
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Ptolemy's Grave

Year: 1945
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A mummified person is discovered to be much younger than anticipated.

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Reprieve To Death

Year: 1945
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Revenge

Year: 1945
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Second Chance

Year: 1945
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Sinister Estate

Year: 1945
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Sixth Button, The

Year: 1945
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Skyscrapper Mystery, The

Year: 1945
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Tale of Darkness, A

Year: 1945
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Tapping on the Window

Year: 1945
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Thought, The

Year: 1945
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A mentalist foretells a woman's horrifying fate. Will his visions prove to be true?

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Till Murder Do Us Part

Year: 1945
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Two Mr Brandts, The

Year: 1945
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Unidentified Body

Year: 1945
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A man suffering from amnesia is befriended by a gang of hoodlums.

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Uptown Express, The

Year: 1945
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The usual boring subway ride home turns to horror when a young woman experiences time travel.

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Way of the Transgressor, The

Year: 1945
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