Friday Night Noir - Escape (Back for Christmas) & Suspense (Dog Star)

Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio for a special holiday edition of "Friday Night Noir." We kick off with "Escape," featuring the chilling tale "Back for Christmas," originally aired on December 24, 1947. This suspenseful episode follows Professor Herbert Carpenter as he meticulously plans to murder his overbearing wife before a holiday trip, intending to return home alone, but fate has other plans. The stellar cast includes Paul Frees as Herbert Carpenter, Eleanor Audley as his unsuspecting wife Hermione, and William Conrad lending his voice to the role of a curious contractor. Continuing the holiday suspense, we delve into "Suspense" and its episode "Dog Star," which first enthralled listeners on December 22, 1957. A heartwarming yet thrilling story unfolds around James Congreve, a scientist whose life is saved by his loyal dog, Rex, during a laboratory accident. However, when a potential disaster looms, Rex's uncanny abilities are put to the test in an unexpected twist. The episode features George Walsh as James Congreve, Jeanette Nolan as his supportive wife Ellen, and Joseph Kearns portraying Dr. Mason, Congreve's skeptical colleague. Tune in to Vintage Classic Radio this Friday night to experience these captivating stories from the golden age of radio, brought to life by a talented cast that continues to thrill and engage audiences even today.