The Devil and Mr. O - "Official Killer" (Old Time Radio, 1972)

The Devil and Mr. O, episode 17, “Official Killer,” originally broadcast January 7, 1972. This syndicated presentation retitles Arch Oboler’s earlier Lights Out drama, “State Executioner.”In Georgian England under King George III, Samuel Jones serves as the Crown’s state executioner. Arch Oboler’s grim psychological drama explores the private conscience, professional pride, and isolation of a man whose life is bound to the gallows. Mercedes McCambridge and Byron Kane are featured.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast29:32 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio