What makes a mystery unforgettable?
More than fifty years after CBS Radio Mystery Theater first captivated American audiences, its stories are still finding new listeners. On Chesterton Radio alone, ten remarkable recordings have attracted more than 447,000 YouTube views.
In this special edition of Mystery Theatre Companion, we count down Chesterton Radio’s ten most-watched CBS Radio Mystery Theater recordings—from eerie psychological thrillers and unexpected twists to the extraordinary dramatic performances of Fred Gwynne.
Along the way, we rediscover the genius of producer Himan Brown, the unmistakable voice of E. G. Marshall, and the remarkable power of stories that require no screen—only a voice, a little darkness, and your imagination.
Which recording takes the Number One spot? The answer may surprise you.
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The Bride That Wasn’t - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Les Miserables - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
The Deadly Pearls - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
I Warn You Three Times - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Best of Fred Gwynne - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
1. The Dark Closet
2. The Guilt of the Innocent
3. The Last Lesson
4. The Tell-Tale Heart
5. The Sealed Room Murder
6. The Altar of Blood
7. The Slave
8. The Storm Breeder
9. Catch the Smallest Devil
What Happened to Mrs. Forbush? - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
A Coffin For The Devil - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
The Hands of Mrs. Mallory - CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Celeste Holm
The Doll - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
The Recluse - CBS Radio Mystery Theater
