The Mysterious Traveler

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"The Mysterious Traveler" was a popular and influential American radio drama anthology series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 1943 to September 1952.Here's a breakdown of the show: • Concept: Each week, listeners were invited to join a "Mysterious Traveler" (primarily voiced by Maurice Tarplin) on a train journey, where he would introduce a dark, mysterious, or suspenseful tale. The stories often had elements of mystery, suspense, crime fiction, horror, and science fiction. The narrator's opening line, "This is the Mysterious Traveler, inviting you to join me on another journey into the strange and terrifying. I hope you will enjoy the trip, that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little. So settle back, get a good grip on your nerves and be comfortable—if you can!" became iconic. • Creators: The series was created, written, and directed by Robert Arthur and David Kogan. They were known for their prolific work in radio drama. • F