Tune in to Vintage Classic radio this Friday for "Friday Night Noir" featuring two classic chillers.

First, "Lights Out" presents "Ghost on the Newsreel Negative" from August 10th, 1946, where a photographer discovers a ghostly figure on a developed film, leading to a spectral investigation with Arch Obler narrating, Bill Johnstone as the photographer, and Mercedes McCambridge as the investigative reporter.

Then, "Dark Fantasy" brings us "Debt from the Past" from January 16th, 1942, a tale of reincarnation and cosmic justice, starring Scott Bishop, Eleanor Naylor Corin, and Muir Height.

Join us for a night of eerie tales and old-time radio nostalgia!

In this week's "Tuesday Night Detectives" Halloween special on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the shadowy world of crime-solving with two thrilling detective stories.

First up, join the suave Sam Spade, in "The Adventures of Sam Spade" for the "Fairley Bright Caper", originally aired on October 31st, 1948. In this gripping episode, Sam Spade, portrayed by Howard Duff, navigates the deceitful web woven by the seductive Fairley Bright, played by Lurene Tuttle. Spade is hired to track down a missing millionaire, but the case quickly spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse involving betrayal and hidden motives. The episode also features key performances by John McIntire as Lieutenant Dundy and Wally Maher as Spade's loyal but often flustered secretary, Effie Perrine.

Following that, we step into the shoes of the legendary detective Nick Carter, in "Nick Carter, Master Detective" with the episode "The Case of the Devil's Left Eye", which first hit the airwaves on January 1st, 1948. Lon Clark stars as Nick Carter, with Helen Choate as his resourceful assistant Patsy Bowen. This chilling mystery begins when a cursed gem known as the Devil's Left Eye is stolen, leaving Carter into a world of superstition and murder. A dramatic confrontation reveals the unexpected truth behind the curse. Supporting performances include John Kane as Scubby Wilson, Carter's friend and occasional sidekick, adding a touch of humour and camaraderie to the suspenseful narrative.

Tune in to experience the thrills and chills of Halloween with master detectives in the golden age of radio on Vintage Classic Radio.

Join us for this week's "Sunday Night Playhouse" Halloween special on Vintage Classic Radio.

We take you back to 1938, for a thrilling re-broadcast of the "Mercury Theater on the Air" adaptation of "Dracula". This spine-tingling episode was directed by and starred Orson Welles, in dual roles as both Dracula and Dr. Seward. The story, based on Bram Stoker's classic novel, follows the terrifying events as Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to England, spreading the dark curse of the undead among the innocent. The episode also features a stellar cast including Agnes Moorehead as Mina Harker, Geroge Coulouris as Van Helsing, Elizabeth Fuller as Lucy Westenra, Martin Gabel as Jonathan Harker, and Ray Collins as the Ship Captain. Together, they bring to life this chilling tale, enhanced by Bernard Hermann's eerie and atmospheric score, making it an unforgettable listening experience.

Tune in to relive the horror and drama of this vintage broadcast.