CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Sagamore Cottage (1975) | Robert Kaliban

Описание: Sagamore Cottage (1975) is a classic episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, featuring an unsettling narrative rooted in the macabre and supernatural. Written by Bob Juhren and hosted by E.G. Marshall, this broadcast exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th-century radio storytelling.

🎙️ Program: CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: #405 - Sagamore Cottage
Original Air Date: December 31, 1975
Genre: Supernatural Horror / Thriller
Running Time: 45:00
Host: E.G. Marshall

Young couple Roy and Peggy Watson believe they have found the perfect affordable home when they rent a small cottage on the vast Sagamore estate. However, their initial excitement quickly turns to dread as they experience unexplained physical weight loss and hear disturbing skittering sounds from within the walls of their bedroom. The estate's owner, the elderly Eleanor Sagamore, maintains a vast and eerily lifelike collection of china dolls which hides a gruesome reality. As Roy and Peggy delve deeper into the mystery of the previous tenants who vanished without a trace, they discover that Miss Sagamore possesses the occult power to shrink human beings. The couple must find a way to escape the clutches of the eccentric owner before they become the latest additions to her miniature collection.

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🎭 Starring Cast
• Robert Kaliban: Radio performer and voice actor active throughout the 1970s audio revival.
• Carmen Matthews: Stage and television actress known for frequent appearances in CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
• Janet Waldo: Voice artist active from the Golden Age of Radio through the late 20th century.
• Bryna Raeburn: Radio performer who appeared in series such as The Shadow and Inner Sanctum.
• Robert Maxwell: Radio actor frequently heard in diverse roles during the mid-to-late 20th century.

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📻 Production Notes & Historical Context
• The script was written by Bob Juhren, a regular contributor specializing in supernatural horror themes for the series.
• This episode aired on December 31, 1975, as the final broadcast of the show's second calendar year.
• The plot features the common horror trope of shrunken humans, reminiscent of mid-century genre fiction.
• Janet Waldo, who voices Peggy, was a well-known voice artist who also provided the voice for Judy Jetson in the animated series The Jetsons.

💬 Character Quote
"I don't know what you've got in those walls of yours, Roy, but they're sure not mice. I want you to get over here and listen to them."

📡 Broadcasting History
Himan Brown, the producer of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, utilized the famous 'creaking door' sound effect, which he had originally popularized in the 1940s to signal the start of a suspenseful journey.

📻 Vintage Radio Spotlight
Philco Model 70 'Baby Grand' (1931). This iconic cathedral-style radio features a distinct arched walnut cabinet and a classic four-tube chassis. Known for its aesthetic appeal, it was a centerpiece of American living rooms during the Great Depression and was marketed as 'The Musical Instrument of Quality.'

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