RAS Replay – Jim Harold Visits Cypress Canyon

On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories we replay Jim Harold, podcast mogul and author, who talks about his new book. What is it? I just can’t wait to tell ya. Also, we will share an OTR story that is consistently cited as one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during radio’s Golden Age. It ain’t no joke!

Our OTR Story – The House in Cypress Canyon

The House in Cypress Canyon, is an episode of the American radio series Suspense. Written by Robert L. Richards, produced and directed by William Spier, It was originally broadcast December 5, 1946. The plot is presented as a “story within a story,” framed by a meeting between detective Sam Spade (played by Howard Duff) and a friend who has discovered the manuscript regarding the mysterious house. After a brief introduction, the narrative shifts to the story presented in the manuscript.

Jim Harold – Podcaster

Jim began podcasting in 2005 starting with his signature show the Paranormal Podcast. He has since branched out and created his campfire program and paranormal plus network. Jim also has written four books with a fifth coming out this october. He just released an Adult Coloring Book based on his listeners call-ins. His free programs include:

The Paranormal Podcast ? Serious interviews with newsmakers in paranormal studies (audio). Jim’s first and most downloaded program.
Jim Harold’s Campfire ? Listeners talk about their supernatural experiences (audio). His books are based on the show and are available at most bookstores.

Jim Harold’s Crime Scene – Jim takes you into the world of crime and punishment. You will hear stories of crime as told by the folks who know.

The Great TV Podcast with Jim Harold – Interviews with great stars and authors about the best TV shows ever made!

Happy Fourth to All of you!

I hope that your Fourth of July is a happy and safe one. We are taking a break this week to enjoy the weather, fun, barbeques and fireworks. I hope that all of you have similar plans.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast:

This week we will have a replay from last summer. We will play one of the scariest OTR stories ever and. Jim Harold talks about his spooky campfire coloring book. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on TuneIn Radio or listen to it on your radio Saturday night at 6pm Eastern time. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

The Calendar:

June 29 – C-Chute – (RAS290)
July 06 – Replay Cypherus Canyon With Jim Harold
July 13 – Mitch in Raleigh’s Near Death Experience (RAS291)
July 20 – (RAS292)
July 27 – (RAS293)
August 03 – (RAS294)

RAS #290 – The C-Chute

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a captured rocket ship and the crew’s attempt to regain control. We also tell a tale of poison toadstools, time travel to July 14, 1940 and hear a special story from you guys in your own voice!

Our OTR Story – The C-Chute

Our story comes from the classic sci fi series X Minus One, which aired on NBC from 1955 until 1958. A small band of humans aboard a spaceship that has been captured by enemy aliens must work out a way to retake the vessel. This one based on a short story written by Isaac Asimov and was first published in Galaxy magazine, in October 1951. It is called C-Chute and first aired on February 8, 1956.

Program Notes:

If you want to contact Vito Papariello his email address is vitop@billiontechlabs.com
Next Week is the fourth. Ron’s Amazing Stories will be taking the week off, but not to worry we will have a replay for you.

All Time Favorite Story

I have had a number of emails over the years asking, What is your favorite movie, novel, television show… the list goes on. I have my patented answer which is, “I can never pick just one.” However, if you were ask, what is my favorite story, the answer is pretty clear. My favorite story is, When worlds collide written by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer in 1933. It was later made into a film in 1951 and was a box office success, but not a hit. It did win the 1951 Academy Award for special effects, and It was also nominated for Best Cinematography-Color.

Why do I love the story? I first read it as young lad of 13-14ish. I remember being so scared that for the next few days I could not go to sleep at night. I found out there was a sequel to the book called, After the Worlds Collide. I decided right then and there I would not be reading that one. Fast forward a couple years and decided to reread the book and its follow-up. This time I was struck by the whole idea of there being another world out there and I was hooked.

What is the story about? Sven Bronson, a South African astronomer, discovers that a pair of rogue planets, Bronson Alpha and Bronson Beta, will soon enter the solar system and will pass close enough to cause catastrophic damage. Sixteen months later, after swinging around the Sun, Bronson Alpha will return to pulverize the Earth and leave. It is hoped that Bronson Beta will remain and assume a stable orbit. Scientists work desperately to build an atomic rocket to transport enough people, animals and equipment to Bronson Beta in an attempt to save the human race.

Did you watch the movie? I knew that it had been made into a movie. Back in those days there was no internet, rentals or even movie stores. So, it was not until the early 80’s, when I bought my first VHS player, that I finally saw the film version. I fell for it all over again, I purchased a copy for ninety-eight dollars and solidified it as one of my favorite tales of all time.

Today both the books and movie are dated, but the story remains. I still love the characters and what what they went through to save the world. Paramount Pictures began pre-production on a When Worlds Collide remake in 2013, but as of April 2017, nothing new has emerged as to when it might be released.

This Week’s Podcast:

On the podcast this week we have stories about a captured rocketship and the crew’s attempt to regain control, a tale of poison toadstools and special story from you guys. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on TuneIn Radio or listen to it on your radio Saturday night at 6pm Eastern time. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

The Calendar:

June 01 – A woman of Many Names – (REPLAY)
June 11 – Horror Express #16 – (HE16)
June 15 – Crane Creek and Other Stories – (RAS288)
June 22 – The Girl in Car 32 – (RAS289)
June 29 – Science Fiction Week – (RAS290)

RAS #289 – The Girl in Car 32

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a collection of great stories. Victor Mature takes center stage in the Suspense classic, The Girl in Car 32. Then we go back in time to June 18th, 1940 for the speech, This Was Their Finest hour. Tom Williams is back with another story and we end the show with a short-story from Kate Chopin.

The OTR Story – The Girl in Car 32

Our OTR tale for this week takes place on a train. A plainclothes police officer falls in love with the suspected girlfriend of a criminal he is attempting to catch. The story comes from the classic old time radio series Suspense and is called, The Girl In Car Thirty-Two. It stars this week’s blog subject, Victor mature, and first aired March 15, 1954

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