Old Time Radio (OTR) - The Strange Dr Weird
The Strange Dr Weird, played by Maurice Tarplin, occupied the "house on the other side of the Cemetery". Like the Sealed Book, the shows in this series are variations of The Mysterious Traveller shows. The shows were written by David Kogan. The announcer was Dick Willard. This short series lasted only from November 7, 1944 to May 22, 1945 and consisted of 29 shows, each 15 minutes long.
The series originated in New York and was heard on the Mutual network. In New York City, that was radio station WOR. The Tuesday evening show aired from 7:15 to 7:30 P.M. and was sponsored by Adam's Hats. All shows are available to collectors.
To the accompaniment of an organ. Spooky, strange Tarplin introduced each episode:...Adam's Hats presents The Strange Dr. Weird. "Good evening. Come in, won't you? Why, what's the matter? You seem a bit nervous."
The closing line never changed......"Perhaps you'll drop in on me again soon? I'm always home. Just look for the house on the other side of the cemetery...the house of Dr. Weird!"
The Strange Dr Weird
The first show was broadcast on the 07/11/1944 and the last show date was 22/05/1945. There were 29 shows in total.
