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CBS Radio Mystery Theater – The Hound of the Baskervilles (1977)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1977) is a compelling installment of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, presenting a suspenseful adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous work. Written by Murray Burnett and hosted by E.G. Marshall, this production showcases the sophisticated audio drama techniques utilized during the radio revival of the 1970s. 🎙️ Program: CBS Radio Mystery Theater Episode: #609 - The Hound of the Baskervilles Original Air Date: March 1, 1977 Genre: Mystery Running Time: 45 Minutes Host: E.G. Marshall Following the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville on the fog-drenched moors of Devonshire, the local physician Dr. Mortimer seeks the assistance of Sherlock Holmes. Mortimer fears that a family curse, manifesting as a spectral and demonic hound, now threatens the life of the heir, Sir Henry Baskerville. Holmes dispatches Dr. Watson to Baskerville Hall to investigate the household and the surrounding desolate landscape. As strange events unfold, including the escape of a convict and the eerie sightings of a massive beast, Holmes eventually arrives in disguise to unravel a complex plot involving hidden identities and an elaborate scheme to claim the Baskerville fortune. 🎭 Starring Cast • Kevin McCarthy: Frequent stage and screen actor who portrayed Holmes in several CBSRMT episodes • Lloyd Battista: Veteran voice performer heard in hundreds of radio dramas throughout the 1970s • Court Benson: Prolific radio character actor known for his range of accents • Ian Martin: Regular contributor to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater as both actor and writer 👉 We upload daily! Subscribe to build your vintage radio library. 📻 Production Notes & Historical Context • This adaptation was written by Murray Burnett, who co-wrote the play that became the film Casablanca • CBSRMT frequently adapted literary classics to introduce younger listeners to classic literature • The series utilized modern stereo recording techniques which were relatively new for radio drama in the 1970s • Kevin McCarthy is one of several actors to play Sherlock Holmes during the series' nine-year run 💬 Character Quote "Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!" 📡 Broadcasting History The golden age of radio typically refers to the 1920s through the 1950s, but the CBS Radio Mystery Theater represented a significant revival of the medium during the 1970s and early 1980s. 📻 Vintage Radio Spotlight Philco Model 41-280 (1941). This Tilt-Front console radio featured 8 vacuum tubes and covered standard broadcast and shortwave bands. It used a Beam of Light tonograph for its phonograph component and was marketed with the slogan Music of the Masters. Hashtags #SherlockHolmes #CBSRMT #OldTimeRadio #MysteryRadio #SirArthurConanDoyle #DetectiveFiction #EGMarshall #RadioDrama #ClassicMystery #Baskervilles #Watson #1970sRadio