Friday Night Noir - Crime Club (A Pitch in Time) & Weird Circle (The 415 Express)

This Friday night, step into the shadows with Vintage Classic Radio’s “Friday Night Noir,” featuring two gripping tales from the golden age of radio. First up, we have an episode from "The Crime Club" titled “A Pitch in Time.” Originally broadcast on August 7th, 1947, this thrilling mystery follows a baseball pitcher who finds himself caught in a deadly game off the field. The pitcher, embroiled in a plot of betrayal and murder, must outwit a cunning killer who plays for keeps. While specific cast details from the original airing are scarce, typical episodes featured voice talents such as Raymond Edward Johnson, who often narrated or played key roles in the series. The show was known for its atmospheric storytelling and suspenseful twists, making it a beloved staple of the era. Following “The Crime Club,” our noir night continues with "The Weird Circle" in the episode titled "The 415 Express." This eerie narrative takes listeners on a supernatural journey aboard a train where a man encounters the ghostly repercussions of a past tragedy. The chilling atmosphere is enhanced by the sound of the train and the spectral happenings, providing a perfect blend of suspense and the supernatural. "The Weird Circle" was renowned for adapting mysterious and macabre stories from famous authors, and although specific cast information from this episode is not widely documented, the series frequently employed a versatile group of radio actors adept at bringing such ghostly tales to life. Join us for a night of mystery and suspense that promises to captivate and chill, true to the spirit of vintage radio noir. Tune in this Friday and let the past come alive with sounds and stories from the depths of the radio archives.