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Moon Over Africa is a mysterious radio series believed to have originated in South Africa. The show consists of 26 episodes, each lasting 15 minutes, and follows the thrilling expedition of Professor Anton Edwards as he searches for the lost city of Atlantis. Along the way, Professor Edwards is accompanied by his daughter, fiancé, and a preserved talking human head that speaks the ancient language of the people of Atlantis. As they journey through the African jungle, the group encounters numerous strange and potentially dangerous situations, creating a unique and adventurous tone for the show.

Though not much is known about the radio series, it is thought to have aired around 1937 or 1938. Moon Over Africa is a syndicated 15-minute serial, possibly from South Africa, and it remains uncertain whether the series was ever broadcast in the United States. Talbot Mundy wrote the series script and is known for other serials such as Jack Armstrong, Lost Empire, and Ghost Corps.

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com