Taking its name from a popular series of mystery novels, Inner Sanctum Mysteries debuted in January 1941. It featured one of the most memorable openings in radio history: an organist hit a dissonant chord, a doorknob turned, and the famous "creaking door" slowly began to open. Each week, Inner Sanctum Mysteries told stories of ghosts, murderers, and lunatics. What made the show unique among radio horror shows was its host, a slightly sinister sounding fellow originally known as "Raymond." The host had a droll sense of humor ...
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Taking its name from a popular series of mystery novels, Inner Sanctum Mysteries debuted in January 1941. It featured one of the most memorable openings in radio history: an organist hit a dissonant chord, a doorknob turned, and the famous "creaking door" slowly began to open. Each week, Inner Sanctum Mysteries told stories of ghosts, murderers, and lunatics. What made the show unique among radio horror shows was its host, a slightly sinister sounding fellow originally known as "Raymond." The host had a droll sense of humor and an appetite for ghoulish puns, and his influence can be seen among horror hosts everywhere, from the Crypt-Keeper to Elvira.
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