CBS Mystery Theater ~ The Charnel House 970

[@jeffbailey4928]

I too used to sneak a small transistor radio under my covers and listen to this each night before I fell asleep.

[@loveonthespectrum3797]

Yes!

[@paulwingerter8267]

Back in the early 1970's when I was a Teenager in Detroit I would listen to Mystery Theater with E. G. Marshall every night beginning at 8 pm. It came on one of the local AM stations. I loved listening to all of the episodes and just today I wondered if You Tube might have any or all of the Episodes and find myself pleasantly surprised. I subscribed immediately just a few minutes ago. I looked forward to listening to each new episode after a long day at School and work.

[@popeyeandthejeep7459]

Same here. The story: Lost Dog. Is a story that stayed with me even after all these years.

[@USMC-bj8hd]

I would listen to this program on my small radio while I was in bed as it came on the on my local radio station at 10pm Mtn time. I actually remember listening to this episode. I was 11 years old at the time. It’s hard to believe that was 40 years ago.Thanks for posting these programs.

[@john1653]

Uu p vyThe years pass so quickly, don't they, my friend? Today i am 25, tomorrow i am 75!

[@mimfi]

How could you sleep after this? 😱

[@Hullstarr]

They need to bring this back to radio I would definitely listen to this every night.

[@marycanfield8654]

Listened at bedtime, at 10:03pm, in 1972, when I was 9. We lived in Bellevue. WA. , up from San Diego, CA. The sound of the door opening is one you won't forget , not to mention Mr. E.G. Marshall's voice and skillful narration, love it still!

[@crochetedlace2838]

I loved these back when I was a callow youth. The stories hold up beautifully. Thanks.

[@deadramaster]

Love it! these old radio shows are the bomb

[@cjsansoo7]

I just subscribed. Thank you for bringing back these great radio programs from a simpler time. Brings back so many pleasant memories.

[@budahbaba7856]

This is a fairly simple story, but i find i come back and listen to it repeatedly. One of the strong points is that i find i really like the protagonists and sympathize with their plight. And its even better when a nice girl can actually meet a good, if a bit corny man in the process. Seeing so much injustice all around me, i think i love going to this story, and seeing a couple of good, ordinary people take on a den of evil and see just a little bit of justice be done. Yes, it is a simple concept, but too often rare in real life :)

[@beverlyhenderson859]

Yes, we thirst for justice and our thirst rarely filled without compromise. And to think about it, this story line plot probably happens more than we know...(just listened to it again tonight for like the 14th time😆😆)

[@ed2939]

Check out the Suspense radio shows from the 40's . Very similar

[@jalaneperry7643]

I love these 1970s old radio dramas They remind me of when i was a kid

[@williamnorton9547]

It breaks my heart and turns my stomach to say that the nursing homes and rest homes of today have become no better than the charnel houses of ages past.

[@herselfjeannemacmccarthy7991]

William Norton How true.

[@cynk956]

I work PRN as a therapist and the physical conditions of facilities are better but I don't like working at SNFs because it's like "assembly-line work." Therapists have to work at a certain effeciency standard so there isn't much time to give personal attention like getting a glass of water or looking for something that is misplaced! It's sad...and disgusting how companies profit. Some of those places need those dogs to "administer justice!"

[@williamnorton9547]

Cyn K It's even worse with the "for profit" prisons: They shoehorn a boatload of prisoners in a cell that barely has room for one, not to mention that they throw turnstile jumpers in with murderers.

[@jerryjohnson8485]

The super rich are vile disgusting filth, they would pimp their mammas for a dime, mamma demand a nickle of it!

[@cjtoy74]

So true...😔😭 it just makes my heart break😢

[@kittybaby4288]

😸. I LOVE E.G. MARSHALL TOO, so much !! he's the PERFECT VOICE !!! this has become my favorite channel, love it !

[@jalaneperry7643]

Love these old radio dramas With these old 1970s radio commercials reminds me of when I was a kid in the 1970s

[@michaelbedford8017]

I'm in an almost identical situation with my father and a nursing home. This documentary is full of helpful tips.

[@HadrianGuardiola]

Taking advantage of the vulnerable is insidious. I hope you handled things as they needed to be

[@simonmcgrath4112]

Another top notch show from this classic series and thanx you tube from all of us who listen and love ur uploads!!!

[@williamnorton9547]

Hearing the description of the clinic and its patients bring to mind London's notorious Bethlehem Hospital, better known as Bedlam.

[@darlakrebs7177]

William Norton have you seen the 1946 movie, "Bedlam" by the great producer, Val Lewton, and stars Boris Karloff? Bethlem hospital is the setting, and well worth watching. It's based on the Hogarth paintings, "A Rake's Progress".

[@sheaburnett1172]

My granddad used to listen to this show when I was little and I could ever hear As I lie in my room across the hall. It brings back memories :-)

[@hudsony777]

I love these classic radio horror stories! You might be interested in this NEW one, “The Gables and two other stories listed under “Claude Chabot Presents” right here on YT. Just follow the link here and enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/haWUpHltm9Cbg9k--Claud.

[@erin19030]

Yes, same story here. However now I am my own grandfather.

[@elenacaddell3639]

Tell me THAT HOUSE DOESN’T LOOK SPOOKY. Love the thriller and mystery😃

[@MatthewAnguiano-t3l]

Chillysunshine is one of the most unique and perfect KZbin channels I have ever known. I’ve been here on KZbin since the beginning.

[@Jeloni2]

Thank you for all of these!!!

[@herselfjeannemacmccarthy7991]

So nice to have the descriptions! I can tell what ones I have listened to!

[@ndafyst4769]

u could click like as a reminder

[@cynk956]

I click on "Like" but it doesn't always show up the next time I go to that site. So, in theory, it's a good idea but it doesn't always seem to work...and occasionally I click the "thumbs down" button. lol

[@ndafyst4769]

Cyndi K didn't ask for your life's story

[@CuriousCritter17]

Nda Fyst so rude

[@harlequinrose3743]

"I love you" "That's ridiculous." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Another gem of imagination! Bless you. I'm doing some house cleaning now and you guys make the work so much easier to get through! Much appreciated. 🤗

[@stevemcqueen89]

The cover pictures are great!

[@ChillySunshine]

Thanks Steve, glad you like them.

[@n.h.420]

That's buffalo state hospital isnt it?

[@elizabethstetler8044]

My favorite all time radio show

[@karenwedemire6093]

Really enjoyed listening thanks for uploading.

[@tashareally3959]

Awesome thumbnail of the spooky building

[@berthanadrossos9802]

We as a society need to care for our elders. They are wise in wisdom and have good advice for the younger generations.❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolebailey5819]

Thank you for posting these.

[@XyzXyz-mm9vq]

Thank you!

[@PaddedCellStudio]

Thanks for this 👍

[@esterherschkovich5002]

another excellent story...felt i was there!!!

[@dsgaming9277]

I remember this radio show very well...I was in high school at the time I think it was on Saturday nights...brings back fond memories...great radio Nostologia..they don't have shows like this anymore...thanks for posting!

[@timnelson6714]

English sentence radio show since I was 15 on 59 now and then go to sleep at night getting a bedtime story

[@michaelclendenen4005]

This is radio of the mind. You have the option to make it your way. Whatever your mind desires. It doesn't get anymore than that. The radio furnish the story. But the rest is up to YOU.

[@willijoe1876]

The dark shadows of thought is marvelous

[@usportraits2429]

It's scary until you find out this is the norm. The Mantra 12:49 The cost of medical care can be astronomical.

[@jerryjohnson8485]

My father in law got a hospital bill, itomized, overhead lights in the o. r. Close to 11,000$$

[@williamnorton9547]

Ah. The cliché, rundown haunted house. This style of artwork has been done many times before, but it still works for this story.

[@CuriousCritter17]

William Norton you say cliche I say trope.

[@williamnorton9547]

***** Let's not forget why it ends up being cliché: it worked well and it still does.

[@gutez]

Excellent posting...creepy bldg photo and episode playback! I'm a long time fan of CBSRMT going on 40 years now. In the 1990s, a San Diego station had played the radio show, and I had recorded via tape cassettes but never heard this particular episode. Do you know why these were never sold as prepackaged CDs or some other audio format? If there were original stereo recordings available would be cool. In the meantime, always love these postings with or w/o the radio commercials!

[@ChillySunshine]

No I don't know the reason they were never made available but I do know that Himan Brown had the recordings saved in great quality and they've been transferred to a safe format (Presumably Digital) according to his Granddaughter, after his death she posted on one of the Old Time Radio sites about it.

[@gutez]

Thank you for responding. By chance, do you know the name of that old time radio site where she posted it? Have a great holiday season! Thanks for your insight.

[@ChillySunshine]

I guess it was originally posted on a Yahoo group but has since been re-posted on several sites. www.mysteryshows.com/OTR/viewtopic.php?t=695&sid=e4eec127c4d933b4cec057ff6fd40603

[@edwardlubin322]

There is truth behind this fiction. Don't forget about your elder relatives.

[@ed2939]

Very reminiscent of the 1940's radio shows. Awesome

[@franktheexpertstrenchclub9025]

I went to a hospital like this once. And beat up the bad guys until I won. That's how I do.

[@franktheexpertstrenchclub9025]

@Andrew Phillips Thank you for your support.

[@dbitgood1]

Atta' boy!

[@granny13ad33]

Awesome! Took me a few minutes to remember, but I did. Truly a freaky adventure through a hideous place, the worst of so called medical places! Sadly true. Absolutely there are always people ready to take ev everything you have and,with no remorse.

[@gnessing]

I used to listen all the time on Sunday evenings when i was a teenager.

[@eveningstarfarm2082]

Thanks

[@jerryjohnson8485]

And the dogs died from the disgusting things they bit into

[@timvoigt4383]

2 22 22.....from what I've seen, any of these stories that has a spooky looking house 4 the story's picture.....it usually is a good spooky story.

[@kushfairyny1]

4.20.22 603am Brooklyn NYC ☘️🌿🐈🐈🥰💤✌🏻🗽📻🛌

[@jasonhurd4379]

The thumbnail resembles Hill House in the 1963 film The Haunting.

[@IslandGirlKelly]

Now I'll have to find that film to see if I've ever seen it. Love these radio mysteries to listen to late at night. Greetings from London.

[@johannacastle840]

Beats anything on TV today.v

[@williamnorton9547]

SPOILER ALERT!!!!! 14 months for a broken leg?! I was laid up for three months in various states of mobility with a badly sprained knee, looking at my house's front steps and walkway like a theater in the dark.

[@tashareally3959]

William Norton resetting broken hip and 2 operations the daughter says

[@williamnorton9547]

Tasha Ruef Sadly I got everything wrong by the time I was well into this story and never corrected my mistakes.

[@tashareally3959]

Omg I didn't mean to correct you :-) I just was at that part. Good story though and sorry about your injuries :-)

[@williamnorton9547]

Tasha Ruef No worries. It was four years ago and felt worse than it was.

[@Vates104]

The Thumbnail picture is haunting and beautiful.

[@Mi-yc3oy]

SPOILER (?) so...it was a story about the VA clinics basically :s THANKS 4 SHARING !

[@erin19030]

I listened to these stories on radio at night , while stationed at the border , on guard duty, in Germany.

[@ElegantPaws01]

Loved it

[@n.h.420]

I think that's a thumbnail of the Buffalo State Hospital admin. building..love that Kirkbride style building layout..waste of money considering their all closed and mostly demolished, but awesome looking non the less..

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

You are right about it being Buffalo State Hospital. I have a picture saved from almost the same angle but a little closer. Very spooky looking building. Sinister...

[@eddiemunster2196]

Has anyone out there seen the movie : The Legend of Hell House ? With Roddy McDowall I think of that every time I listen to the music open for this radio show. So once again, if you seen the movie you would know exactly what I'm talkin about. Well I'm going to head back to this story because this is what I've never heard before. And I hope I will enjoy it, as I've enjoyed 100's of episodes before. And thank you for providing it.. Now back to the, Horrifile story.

[@franktheexpertstrenchclub9025]

"Vienna.... Austria?" No, Vienna, New Jersey you drooling gump.

[@alonzocalvillo5888]

Frank McGovern you mean new joisey

[@rodericksloan1255]

Frank McGovern 😁

[@kencook1911]

Frank McGovern Exactly my thought when I heard it. LOL

[@erin19030]

No, Vienna , Virginia. The city in Austria is called Wein.

[@candydale8380]

🤣🤣

[@marvinnelson2773]

Ben there done that

[@michaelminervini1908]

September 6 19

[@personanongrata5002]

WD40 the hinges 👀

[@tashareally3959]

"After the money ran out he received the same lavish care"....:-)

[@andrewrobertson3894]

Tasha Really Ha! If only...

[@beverlyhenderson859]

...SMH...

[@elizabethbrown3447]

❤❤❤ from England

[@redroosterstudio]

Cool 😎

[@masks4all205]

Chilly. & fans.... Do you know what year these were made? 1940 --'50's

[@neaklaus52]

the cbs radio mystery theater ran from January 1974 to December 1982.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

I'M ready to fucking throw down!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eddiemunster2196]

And he said, the land of : -- the abandoned, -- the mutilated AND. THE -- THE. INSANE It's just a shame its, not a bit longer ? Well, now it's time to head back. It's now time, my time to return back to it, to find what horrific discoveries what will we find. next ? that will be revealed ? towards the end of the story. I hope you're enjoying it as much as I ? If you need me I will be working the late shift in the morgue, lately, that has been getting very busy at night ! Stop by my break is around 3 a.m., I hope to see you soon ? So, goodnight for now ?

[@aholuthedistinguishedgentl929]

D@mn. This was intense.

[@gjones7547]

qe2 kc3 - spooky but nice..

[@skidzholeshot1316]

its a comedy

[@estyrandonlph9014]

Fun, fun, fun

[@barbaragonzales4575]

Horrible..Can’t beat the British radio dramas