"Leiningen vs the Ants" [remastered] 1949 Broadcast from ESCAPE! Classic Radio GERALD MOHR stars

[@Jencoop164]

I used to teach this short story to my 10th graders. It was always one of their favorites. Thank you for posting this!

[@darlenej6798]

I teach the story too

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

One of the first stories I ever read in a Modern Library anthology when I was 7 years old in 1963. Great authentic radio adaptation of the original story, (and the sound quality is fantastic for a 75 year old broadcast!) That sounds like Gerald Mohr as the Commissioner. Thanks for uploading this. 👍

[@TheShadow402]

This is one of my favorite radio shows!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

You came to the right place! Digitally remastered Escape episodes!

[@allisonl.1367]

Heard about this from my father, great story!! Thanks for uploading it

[@robertquigley2297]

Radio is theater of the mind and whoever is lacking imagination I feel sorry for them

[@GCNavigator]

Thank you for editing and repairing this historical masterpiece.

[@quincywotorson1050]

what a fascinating story with so much lesson to learn!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Not many recognize that. Thanks for listening to my uploads, and thanks for your comments - Charlie

[@DigitalEelRich]

The William Conrad episodes were broadcast in January and May, 1948. This version, with Tudor Owen, was broadcast, as you note, in August, 1949. Nice clean up. Thanks!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Thank you! Have you ever seen the movie?

[@jspriver]

The BC episode is my preferred

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

+heywood yabuzzoff Your screen name is a classic!

[@innocentbystander3317]

Pardon my being late to the party, but you say there is a movie and BBC episode on this as well? Well, thank you for sharing that. I get to do some research, pardon my giddiness.

[@ArizonaJoeHines]

This was wonderful. I read the short story (available on KZbin as an audio book) when I was a kid and was enthralled.

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The creators of Escape did a very good job on their adaptations of classic literature.

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Folks, you just GOTTA read my descriptions (and closely, I might add)

[@theresastuckey9968]

Great commentary in the description - Excellent story.

[@nanadadson8494]

Excellent production

[@BubblyOasis]

"YOU DON'T KNOW THESE ANTS!"

[@theycallmeken]

Exactly

[@Laceykat66]

Excellent quality of sound for a production of this era. A lot of what survived from this time is on Armed Forces Radio records (tape not yet common after the war). Records that have been played to death. Thank you for this rare episode. While a big Gerald Mohr fan, I like Willian Conrad better in this role 😏

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Most of my uploads that have been digitally restored began with the best copies of the AFRS records. When I began looking into creating a channel, I found that the sci-fi and horror episodes were the ones played to death! I hope you found all of my Escape uploads, because 90% sound as good as this one. I also tend to prefer William Conrad as Leiningen! Did you know there was a B movie of this story? William Conrad and Charleton Heston starred in it!

[@EnvisionerWill]

I mentioned my pick before for what was probably the objective best episode of Escape. This one, however, is my personal favorite...or rather, some version of it. I could have sworn that Leiningen was played by William Conrad in the one I'd grown up loving; that's clearly not the case here. I don't think this actor does justice to the role as well as Conrad would, and possibly did. But it's still a magnificent story, and I think this script is probably word-for-word the same as the version I'm thinking of.

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Conrad also did Leiningen in two other versions, one for Escape and one for Suspense. The scripts are pretty much identical. Conrad also had a role in the film with Charleton Heston - read my description for this episode - when you can, read the description for every one of my uploads!

[@EnvisionerWill]

@@SuspenseESCAPEremastered I do frequently look at them. I found the Suspense episode, but IMO Escape is a better show format. If you happen to upload the Escape Conrad Leinengen, I'll be a happy camper (you haven't uploaded anything for like a year, it looks like, but it's never too late to start again if you feel down for it!).

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

@@EnvisionerWill I've always liked Escape more than Suspense, too! I plan on posting the Conrad version, and hope to get back to uploading this year . . . right now I just don't have any enthusiasm - my wife has been very sick going on two years now.

[@patriciapiper6294]

Saw this on t.v with Charleston Heston and stunning Elenor Parker. He was big, sweaty, and tan. He married a stranger. She was educated and soft and beautiful. The plantation home was rich. Their attire was rich. The couple had standards of conduct that were pulling them apart. When the ants overwhelmed the place, the two took up arms together and truly found the value in each other. Every one must see❤😮

[@jimbell4137]

This story was written just a few years before the development of modern organo-phosphorus insecticides. One crop-duster aircraft could do 20 square miles of ants in a couple days, I'd imagine.

[@violetfemme411]

Hahaha... forgot the raid! Charlie u slay me. Btw... totally agree this version is best and sound quality is near perfection, as are most of ur uploads. I'm so spoiled it's hard to listen to crackling ones now 🙉

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Thank you. I've spoiled many listeners.

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Did you read entire description? Carefully? I just read it over myself and I did lol. (yes, I often amuse myself!)

[@punmasterS-277]

Where can i get the music of this Like just the music, the into theme and other

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

The opening theme is "Night on Bald Mountain." Just google it and you'll find many versions. The music during the story is unique to this Escape episode.

[@punmasterS-277]

@@SuspenseESCAPEremastered thanks, i found night on bald mountain and had a hunch that there was unique music, but i can recreate that easily

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

@@punmasterS-277 With the right apps you can isolate it from the story - That's how I got rid of the hiss and other noise from the original recordings. Good luck and have fun!

[@craigdylan3953]

What a great short story.It's too bad the public is full of such soulless, immature, ignorant, internet morons... Thanks for the old time radio upload..I remember this from my primary school days. The teacher read it aloud and we all lay our heads on our desks. I still remember that...Great writing....

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

+Craig Dylan I agree with you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@dbsommers1]

Classic.

[@violetfemme411]

Dude saw his "bone" hehe... I know I know, but I'm always childish at 12:37 am

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Violet Femme My brain functions that way any time of day. I have to hold back on a LOT of my thoughts on this channel, you dirty little girl! (again -still- I'm getting NO comment notifications, and can't fix it) I just happened to check on this upload, and there you are!

[@innocentbystander3317]

🎶 I'm havin' daydreams about night things 🎶 🎶 In the middle of the afternoon. 🎶

[@kawboy14]

Q: What's worse than having ants in your pants ? A: Uncles.

[@darlenej6798]

That’s not really funny

[@darlenej6798]

Vodka will melt an ants exoskeleton

[@themostimportantshipmentev8222]

This is excellent but could be downright horrifying with a more appropriate score

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

You could be right - there's a couple of other Escape versions, but they use the same "marching" music.

[@themostimportantshipmentev8222]

@@SuspenseESCAPEremastered Imagine if they had utilized something like when the string section makes that creepy plucking sound that gets associated with insects and accompanying something a little more menacing. Could have been incredible! Still love this though - thanks so much for sharing and preserving these gems!

[@melbea03]

Do you mean long before Phillip Marlowe?

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

I think you're right! Nice catch.

[@gooqleinsider9467]

Antz in da pantz

[@innocentbystander3317]

Too bad the Ripley Stratagem had not been invented yet: *Phase 1* "I say we take off, and nuke the entire site from orbit... It's the only way to be sure." 99% effective, probably a war-crime so keep quiet. *Phase 2* Power-Armor combat on main landing deck of orbital jump-ship. 0% effective, 9000% badass *Phase 3* Plan A Air-lock'd Success rate increases in direct proportion to risk factor. If 100% assured, the corporation will posthumously scapegoat you for Phase 1. Plan B Set auto self destruct in case employee is incompetent and fails. Posthumously scapegoat employee highlighting incompetence. Plan C Set NavCom to nearest penal-colony planet, let someone else deal with it. Posthumously scapegoat employee for incompetence and derelict of duty / negligence.

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

I like it!

[@catseatcheese]

We have aunts.

[@laurenstygar7996]

No matter what, DO NOT PANIC,STAY FOCUSED AND THE VIRUS MIGHT CLEAR. MAKE IT ADVENTURE TO STAY INSIDE, I WILL NEVER GET ON A CROSS SUBURBAN BUS AGAIN. More than 10 citizens is what the CdC told us to watch for (Nothing personal oh well). Just listen to this splendid episode and....I cleared that virus is all I am. (Take care and no sniffles)

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Thanks, and you take care of yourself!