Frankenstein is a radio show inspired by Mary Shelley's original story, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The show follows the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who experiments with chemistry, alchemy, and galvanic electricity to create a new being using parts from different recently deceased corpses. This character, often misunderstood due to its portrayal in the 1931 Universal Horror film starring Boris Karloff, is the scientist's monstrous creation. The radio show adaptation incorporates elements of Gothic horror, the Romantic movement, and occult themes, while also being cited as an early example of science fiction. Various adaptations of the story were featured in other radio shows, such as Suspense, The Weird Circle, and The Witch's Tale.

The Frankenstein radio show was a thirteen-part serial from the branch of Transco Syndications that aired in 1938. Boris Karloff, who played the Monster in the film adaptations, is featured in air trailers for Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein, and House of Frankenstein. Karloff also played the Monster opposite Santa Claus on the radio show, It's Time to Smile. Other notable adaptations and appearances of the story can be found in episodes of Suspense, The Weird Circle, and The Witch's Tale.

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