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The Mysterious Traveler

Description

The Mysterious Traveler was a radio anthology of suspense and strange tales, remembered for its ominous host and dramatic mystery format.

The Mysterious Traveler was an American media franchise created by Robert Arthur and David Kogan. All versions of the franchise focused on suspense and crime fiction, with occasional elements of horror or science fiction.

Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Jan 25, 2026.

Related Categories

MysteryHorrorScience FictionThriller

Showtimes

Original schedule

  1. 1943–19447:00 PM ET
    Mutual · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  2. 19443:30 PM ET
    Mutual · afternoon
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  3. 1944–19459:30 PM ET
    Mutual · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  4. 19464:00 PM ET
    Mutual · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  5. 1946–19477:00 PM ET
    Mutual · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  6. 1947–19488:00 PM ET
    Mutual · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  7. 1948–19499:30 PM ET
    Mutual · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  8. 1949–19529:30 PM ET
    Mutual · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Cast & Crew

J
Jimmy Wallington
Announcer
E
Ed Latimer
Cast
Gertrude Warner
Cast
G
Gilbert 'Gil' Mack
Cast
I
Ian Martin
Cast
Maurice Tarplin
Cast
D
David Kogan
Director
J
Jock MacGregor
Director
Robert Arthur
Director
D
Doc Whipple
Musician
A
Ann Shepherd
Cast
Bill Johnstone
Cast
Bill Zuckert
Cast
B
Bryna Raeburn
Cast
Elspeth Eric
Cast
Frank Readick
Cast
Jackson Beck
Cast
Jan Miner
Cast
Joseph Julian
Cast
Lawson Zerbe
Cast
L
Lew White
Organist
Lon Clark
Cast
Luis van Rooten
Cast
M
Mason Adams
Cast
Maurice Tarplin
The Mysterious Traveler
P
Paul Taubman
Musical Director
Roger DeKoven
Cast
R
Ron 'Ronnie' Harper
Sound Effects
Santos Ortega
Cast
Wendell Holmes
Cast
D
David Kogan
Writer
Robert Arthur
Writer
S
Scott Bishop
Writer

Audio Clips

Audio Clip 10m25s

References

“Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.” Grams Jr., Martin, n.d.
Hickerson, Jay. The 5th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Swartz, Ph.D., Jon D., Reinehr, Robert C. Handbook of Old Time Radio. Scarecrow Press.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.” New York Times, March 17, 1929.
Grams Jr., Martin. Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.
Terrace, Vincent. Radio's Golden Years - The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. Collector's Corner.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

Audio Classics ArchiveRadio Horror Hosts: The Mysterious TravelerOld Time Radio Program Logs By Frank Passage and OthersIntroduction/Theme SongJerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio LogsThings Mysterious by James F. WidnerDigital Deli TooLibrary FilesThe Radio Programs of Robert Arthur and David KoganThe Mysterious Traveler MagazineOTR Plot SpotTheme - IntroductionThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 83 - February, 1977 - Horror Shows

Broadcasts