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Murder at Midnight was a thrilling radio series featuring macabre tales frequently involving supernatural elements. Produced in New York and distributed by World Broadcasting System, the show aimed to captivate audiences with stories of suspense and horror. The series was the brainchild of Louis G. Cowan and featured engaging scripts from various writers, including Robert Newman, Joseph Ruscoll, Max Erlich, and William Morwood. Directed by Anton M. Leder and hosted by Raymond Morgan, the program enraptured listeners with Charles Paul's haunting organ theme setting the tone for each spine-chilling episode.

Originally recorded between mid-April and December of 1946, Murder at Midnight aired on radio networks such as Los Angeles' KFI and enjoyed syndication until the early 1960s. The show produced a total of 50 episodes, with ten later being picked up by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1950. Murder at Midnight remains a memorable and beloved part of radio show history, with its unique storytelling style, talented cast, and captivating premise that resonated with listeners from coast to coast.

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