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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Assignment: Death

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

Best Laid Plans, The

Bird of Death

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

Breakdown

A doctor attempts to drive his wife insane.

Briefcase, The

Case of the Lonesome Corpse, The

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

Cat Man, The

Corpse There Was, A

Dark Tower, The

Date in the Dark

A private detective seeks the murderer of a former client.

Date with Destiny, A

Dead Strike Back, The

Death by Request

Death of Jonathan, The

Destination Unknown

Devil's Deep, The

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

Double Threat

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

Dressed to Kill

Ecclesiastes First Chapter, Second Verse

Hands of Mr Smith, The

Homicide House

If the Shoe Fits

Key to a Murder

Likely Murder Story, A

Murder Is My Business

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

Murder Wears a Strange Mask

Mystery of the Southern Star, The

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

No Escape

Nocturne

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

Occupation, Murder

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

Old, Old Men, The

Out of the Night

Pale Hands That Kill

People in the House, The

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

Perfect Crime

Ptolemy's Grave

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

Reprieve To Death

Revenge

Second Chance

Sinister Estate

Sixth Button, The

Skyscrapper Mystery, The

Tale of Darkness, A

Tapping on the Window

Thought, The

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

Till Murder Do Us Part

Two Mr Brandts, The

Unidentified Body

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

Uptown Express, The

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

Way of the Transgressor, The

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