Pazuzu Today marks the anniversary of the death of Mercedes McCambridge, American actress (1916-2004) Actress of radio, stage, film and television, Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge was titled “the world’s greatest living radio actress” by none other than the mighty Orson Welles. She began her career as a radio actor during the 1930s while also performing on Broadway and continued through … Continue reading →
The Shadow Old Time Radio detective thriller “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” The opening lines of the The Shadow, one of the most popular radio shows in history, captivated listeners and are instantly recognizable even today. Originally the narrator of of series of macabre detective tales, the eerie voice known as The … Continue reading →
“This is Orson Welles speaking from London.” (Big Ben chimes). “The Black Museum, repository of death… Here, in this grim stone structure on the Thames which houses Scotland Yard, is a warehouse of homocide, where everyday objects, a piece of wire, a chemist’s flask, a silver shilling, all are touched by murder.” (dramatic music) Following the opening Welles would introduce … Continue reading →
Lights Out Old Time Radio show (1934 – 1947) Adhesive tape, stuck together and pulled apart, simulated the sound of a man’s or woman’s skin being ripped off. Pulling the leg off a frozen chicken gave the illusion of an arm being torn out of its socket. A raw egg dropped on a plate stood in for an eye being … Continue reading →
Standing on Karlovo namesti (Charles Square) iS a beautiful building with a long history that is as mystical as its name: Faustuv dum (the House of Faust). The Dr. Faust of legend is well-known for his practice of of black magic and for making a pact with the devil and this particular building was so-named for its long mystical history … Continue reading →