Mystery in the Air: Radio Show Episode List and Information
Mystery in the Air was a radio show that aired in 1947. The shows were introduced by the actor Harry Morgan, who many people may best remember for playing Colonel Sherman T. Potter in the TV series M*A*S*H. Morgan always began his introductory speech by reminding listeners that Mystery in the Air starred Peter Lorre and was presented by Camel Cigarettes.
Like Morgan, Peter Lorre was an accomplished and versatile actor but became typecast and more often than not played sinister characters—such as child killer Hans Beckert in Fritz Lang’s M—or devious, untrustworthy characters, like Ugarte in Casablanca. Lorre had such a distinctive voice that, once heard, is not easy to forget.
For all his talents, Lorre’s’ acting in Mystery in the Air does not compare well with his onscreen accomplishments, and he often seemed to be forcing his lines. However, his contribution was still a selling point for the show and although its run was only short Mystery in the Air was quite a popular show.
List of Mystery in the Air Episodes Available to Listen to Online on This Site:
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