BLACK CAT MYSTERIES

[RADIO-SERIES]

Cited in the 1938/39 edition ofVariety Radio Directory. It was possibly a homegrown rival to

WJR'sThe Hermit's Cave, but the story titles would seem to peg it as a mystery series rather than

an exercise in horror. The only cast member indicated in the Detroit newspapers was that old

theatrical anonymity moniker "George Spelvin," who was identified as the voice of the Black Cat.

ORIGINATION

: WMBC, Detroit, Michigan.

DURATION

: May 5-June 26, 1937.

PERSONNEL

: Etheridge Gilliam (director), "George Spelvin" (voice of "The Black Cat")

[CHRONOLOGY]

THE RADIO LITTLE THEATER—“BLACK CAT MYSTERIES” (WMBC, DETROIT)

[Wednesday—10:30-10:45 PM]

May 5, 1937

May 12, 1937“The Affair of Barker Homestead

May 19, 1937

May 26, 1937The Midnight Deception

June 2, 1937The Sleeping Car Mystery

[Saturday—7:15-7:45 PM]

June 19, 1937The Affair of the Human Statue”

June 26, 1937The Case of the Arabian Ruby”