Lights Out was one of the most famous horror and suspense programs of radio’s Golden Age. It debuted on NBC in January 1934, created and originally written by Wyllis Cooper, who conceived it as a midnight show designed to “turn off your lights and listen.” Cooper’s scripts were noted for their macabre humor, gruesome plots, and experimental sound effects that pushed the limits of early radio production. In 1936, Arch Oboler took over as writer and producer, bringing a more psychological and socially conscious edge to the series. The show featured horror stories, supernatural tales, and weird science fiction. It ran on NBC and later on CBS in through the late 1940s, with occasional revivals into the early 1950s.

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