Saturday Matinee - Halloween Special: Abbott and Costello Show (Night in Haunted House), Screen Guild Theater (Arsenic and Old Lace) & The Sealtest Va...

Join us for "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio as we celebrate the spooky season with a show of comedic Halloween capers. Starting with "The Abbott and Costello Show" in the episode "Night in Haunted House" where the comedic duo finds themselves embroiled in a series of spooky and hilarious hijinks in a supposedly haunted mansion. Originally broadcast on May 8th, 1947, the show stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, alongside supporting voice talents that bring the eerie setting to life. Following that, we dive into the "Screen Guild Theater" presentation of "Arsenic and Old Lace", a delightfully macabre tale aired on November 25th, 1946. This episode bring the dark comedy of Mortimer Brewster, who discovers his charming aunts' penchant for poisoning lonely old men as an act of charity. The cast features a lineup of stars from the original movie starring Cary Grant as Mortimer Brewster, with Peter Lorre and Josephine Hull reprising their film roles, adding to the authenticity and excitement of the radio adaptation. Concluding our Halloween lineup is "The Sealtest Variety Hour" with the episode "Happy Halloween", which originally aired on October 28th, 1948. This episode is marked by the guest appearances of Boris Karloff and Jack Carlson, adding a touch of star-powered spookiness. Karloff, known for his iconic horror roles, and Carlson bring a mix of humour and horror to the show, making for a memorable Halloween celebration. Each show captures the essence of classic radio entertainment with a spooky twist, making this Saturday's lineup a perfect homage to the spirit of vintage Halloween radio programming.