Mystery in the Air was a suspenseful and thrilling radio show starring Peter Lorre, an actor known for his "creepy foreigner" persona. The show featured stories from world literature, including works by Edgar Allen Poe, Pushkin, de Maupassant, Theodore Sturgeon, and Dostoevsky. With a focus on the strange and unusual, Mystery in the Air captivated its audience with each eerie twist and turn. Peter Lorre's distinct voice and convincing portrayals of psychopathic characters contributed to the show's unique flavor and helped secure its place in radio history.

The show aired in 1947 as a summer replacement series and featured a regular stock of players, including Harry Morgan, who later gained fame as Detective Joe Gannon on TV's Dragnet. The cultural impact of Mystery in the Air is evident in Peter Lorre's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6619 Hollywood Blvd. For fans of suspenseful and mysterious radio shows, Mystery in the Air offers a chilling and memorable experience.

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