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Lights Out. August 31, 1943. Program #13. CBS net origination, syndicated rebroadcast. "The Immortal Gentleman". Commercials added locally. A man finds himself in the far future, where eternal life is commonplace and not very much appreciated. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Live Forever." The program may be dated June 14, 1939. Arch Oboler (writer, host), Franchot Tone, Mercedes McCambridge. 22:15. Audio Condition: Very good to excellent. Otherwise complete

As far as wrong dates go, Lights Out is probably the biggest mess in OTR. Arch Oboler had 11 different series from the 1930s to the 1970s and reused stories and titles. Also, collectors in the days of tape started cutting and pasting the wrong openings and closings to shows to "fix" them. Also the shows were reissued in the 1980s by Metacom with modern openings by Arch Oboler.

At the risk of stepping on a road apple, I have two observations.

1. This is the same show that the OTRRlibrary has listed as August 31, 1943 [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


except the OTRRlibrary version begins with the voice of Arch Oboler saying "Metacom presents...." So, I believe this is an older (1930s-1940s) Lights Out with a modern 1980s opening by Metcom/Arch Oboler.

2. Dave Goldin says this "11267. Lights Out. August 31, 1943. Program #13. CBS net origination, syndicated rebroadcast. "The Immortal Gentleman". Commercials added locally. A man finds himself in the far future, where eternal life is commonplace and not very much appreciated. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Live Forever." The program may be dated June 14, 1939. Arch Oboler (writer, host), Franchot Tone, Mercedes McCambridge. 22:15. Audio Condition: Very good to excellent. Otherwise complete."

Language above Copyright 2021, J. David Goldin

So he gives Franchot Tone and two possible dates. I don't know which date is likelier. I think the comments about it being syndicated on The Devil and Mr. O are wrong by the way.

TL;DR I think this is (insert hedging modifier here) likely from August 31 1943 or June 14, 1939 with a 1980s modern introduction by Arch Oboler distributed by cassette distributor Metacom.

If anyone has anything more definite please speak up.

toebig wrote:Lights Out - Immortal Gentleman 06-14-39
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This one is actually Arch Oboler's Plays, from June 17, 1939. It has the tacked-on Lights Out opening from Oboler's 1964 rebroadcasts. The original Lights Out broadcast of "Immortal Gentleman" is not know to exist.

Jerry has Edmond O'Brien as the star of Arch Oboler's Plays June 17, 1939. This one stars Franchot Tone. ???

nightkey wrote:As far as wrong dates go, Lights Out is probably the biggest mess in OTR. Arch Oboler had 11 different series from the 1930s to the 1970s and reused stories and titles. Also, collectors in the days of tape started cutting and pasting the wrong openings and closings to shows to "fix" them. Also the shows were reissued in the 1980s by Metacom with modern openings by Arch Oboler.

At the risk of stepping on a road apple, I have two observations.

1. This is the same show that the OTRRlibrary has listed as August 31, 1943 [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


except the OTRRlibrary version begins with the voice of Arch Oboler saying "Metacom presents...." So, I believe this is an older (1930s-1940s) Lights Out with a modern 1980s opening by Metcom/Arch Oboler.

2. Dave Goldin says this "11267. Lights Out. August 31, 1943. Program #13. CBS net origination, syndicated rebroadcast. "The Immortal Gentleman". Commercials added locally. A man finds himself in the far future, where eternal life is commonplace and not very much appreciated. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Live Forever." The program may be dated June 14, 1939. Arch Oboler (writer, host), Franchot Tone, Mercedes McCambridge. 22:15. Audio Condition: Very good to excellent. Otherwise complete."

Language above Copyright 2021, J. David Goldin

So he gives Franchot Tone and two possible dates. I don't know which date is likelier. I think the comments about it being syndicated on The Devil and Mr. O are wrong by the way.

TL;DR I think this is (insert hedging modifier here) likely from August 31 1943 or June 14, 1939 with a 1980s modern introduction by Arch Oboler distributed by cassette distributor Metacom.

If anyone has anything more definite please speak up.

toebig wrote:Lights Out - Immortal Gentleman 06-14-39
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This one is actually Arch Oboler's Plays, from June 17, 1939. It has the tacked-on Lights Out opening from Oboler's 1964 rebroadcasts. The original Lights Out broadcast of "Immortal Gentleman" is not know to exist.

Jerry has Edmond O'Brien as the star of Arch Oboler's Plays June 17, 1939. This one stars Franchot Tone. ???

After a little more digging, it seems that Franchot Tone was on the Arch Oboler's Plays episode of February 14, 1941. Either way, this is not a Lights Out episode.

Having an argument with your wife is like getting arrested, You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you.

All-Star Western Theatre 46-09- #10 Jimmy Wakely
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Hallmark Playhouse 1948-12-30 Lost Horizon
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Crime Club 470626 Death Never Doubles

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I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s only because I missed my exit.

Fun Facts
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High Adventure 50--29 Flight to Renyar
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Hit That Ball 39-05-15 First Program
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Proudly We Hail 500813 The Teacher Had A Principal

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A guy goes to see the doctor for his aching shoulder problem. The doctor said, "Okay, it is a bit inflamed. What I want you to do is put a bag of frozen peas on it, on and off for a week."
"The peas will work?" the guy asked.
The doctor replies, "Yes, just give peas a chance."

Well, two different bears got into our trash last night.  At midnight and 4am. The second scattered trash all over the place. I don't want to complain to the forest service because they announced a new program called "A fed bear is a dead bear". If we complain, they hire a professional hunter to kill the bears. I'd rather pick up after them, but this is four times this week YUCK. The reason is, according to the forest service, the bears are becoming more aggressive. Two homes were damaged last week.

Hollywood Premier 41-06-27 Blood and Sand
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It Pays to Be Married 54-02-25 Danny Thomas
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73 years ago today: Radio City Playhouse 480814 Ep006 Hit and Run

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No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOEBIG!!!
Philco Summer Hour 9-30-45 It's a Grand Night for Singing

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Energizer bunny arrested, charged with battery.

Thank you lasombra, 82 and counting.

It's Sunday, have a blessed day.

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Fountain of Fun 42-11-29 Pinball Machine
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Grand Marquee 47-02-20 A Man's Home Is Her Castle
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Happy Birthday Toebig

Thanks for all you do

Thank you, Wildcat44, Oh to be only 44 again LOL.

Amen to that!!!!

Happy birthday!!

Happy birthday Tom. Hope the bears stay away for at least today. No bears here. Just deer, moose, fox, coyotes, wasps, and one cougar.

Happy Birthday, Tom! You are much appreciated around these parts!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday and many more!!

Thank you all for your well wishes.

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Front Line Theater 440313 #112 Tuttles of Tahiti
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High Adventure 50-09-24 East Side Beat
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Mandrake the Magician 1940-11-Audition #1
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Happy Birthday Tom... getting wiser by the day...

76 years ago today: Kraft Music Hall 450816 Edward Everett Horton, guests Connie Boswell, Phil Brito, Lorane Martin. (Anyone know how Ms Martin's first name is spelled?)

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A man was putting up a knotty pine wall in the living room. His young son was curious.
“What are those holes for?” he asked.
“They’re knotholes,” replied the father.
“If they’re not holes,” the boy asked puzzled, “then what are they?”

Goldin lists it as Luray Martin. Sounds like it could be Laray. Can't find anything else.

Yeah, I found a male Luray Martin but nothing else. Apparently she was famous for whistling but that led nowhere either.

Never trust a train they have "loco" motives.

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Henry Morgan Show 1947-02-05 Radio Jokes
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Man Called X 51-05-18 Haiti- Zombies
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