THE BLACK DEATH

[RADIO-SERIAL]

This serialized story penned by Eric Howlett was broadcast on WJR in the weeks immediately

preceding the premiere of Howlett’s famous horror series,The Hermit’s Cave. A press release

described the plot as dealing with “a mad man’s diabolic scheme to rid the earth of its present

type of inhabitants and replace them with men of his own creation.”

ORIGINATION:

WJR, Detroit, Michigan.

DURATION:

May 21-June 11, 1935.

PERSONNEL:

Eric Howlett (scriptwriter), Charles Penman (director).

[CHRONOLOGY]
THE BLACK DEATH (WJR, DETROIT)
[Tuesday—10:45-11:15 PM]

May 21, 1935

[EP. 1]

May 28, 1935

[EP. 2]

June 4, 1935

[EP. 3]

June 11, 1935

[EP. 4]