Saturday Matinee - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Canterville Ghost & Jack Benny (Trick O’ Treating)

Get ready for a spooktacular Saturday Matinee on Vintage Classic Radio as Halloween draws near! We're bringing you three timeless shows that'll send shivers down your spine and tickle your funny bone. First up is a bone-chilling classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," originally broadcasted by NBC's "Favorite Story" radio show on May 29th, 1948. In this eerie tale, you'll follow the hapless schoolteacher Ichabod Crane as he ventures into the haunted town of Sleepy Hollow, encountering the menacing Headless Horseman. The cast includes renowned radio actors like Ronald Colman, Hans Conried, and Gerald Mohr, who bring Washington Irving's legendary story to life. Next, join the hilariously haunted antics in "The Canterville Ghost," originally aired on December 26th, 1953, on "Theatre Royal," hosted by none other than the legendary Sir Laurence Olivier. This humorous short story by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1887, tells the tale of an American family's uproarious encounters with the ghostly Sir Simon of Canterville. The star-studded cast features Sir Laurence Olivier himself, along with Peggy Ashcroft, Esmond Knight, and Alan Wheatley, guaranteeing a spirited performance. Finally, we'll have you in stitches with "The Jack Benny Program" from October 31st, 1948. Join the iconic comedian Jack Benny as he embarks on a side-splitting Halloween adventure, "Trick or Treating with The Beavers." Jack's comedic genius is on full display as he navigates the quirks of the holiday with his ensemble cast, including Mary Livingstone, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, and Don Wilson. Tune in this Saturday for a spellbinding lineup of vintage radio that's perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit!