Mystery in the Air, starring Peter Lorre, is a series of tales focused on psychological terror that aired in 1947 as a summer replacement show. Featuring the distinctive voice of Peter Lorre, the show is known for entertaining yet chilling storytelling. Born in Hungary as Lazlo Lowenstein, Lorre achieved international fame after starring in the thriller, M, and came to America, where he was unfortunately typecast as a "creepy foreigner."

The show features stories from renowned authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Pushkin, de Maupassant, Theodore Sturgeon, and Dostoevsky. Mystery in the Air also included a regular stock of players, including Harry Morgan, who later gained fame as Detective Joe Gannon on TV's Dragnet. With its eerie atmosphere and captivating stories, Mystery in the Air provides a thrilling listening experience that may even cause nightmares.