The Hermit's Cave


The Hermit's Cave was a syndicated radio horror series that aired from 1930 to 1944. Originally broadcast from WJR AM in Detroit, Michigan, the show later moved to KMPC AM in Los Angeles, California, with William Conrad as producer. Over 800 episodes were produced, but less than 40 are currently available.

The show featured the character known as the Hermit, who narrated the stories. Each episode typically began with the chilling invitation: "Ghost stories, weird stories, and murders, too. The Hermit knows of them all. Turn out your lights. Turn them out. Ahhh. Have you heard the story (of) [insert episode title here]? Then listen while the Hermit tells you the story..." Throughout its run, various actors voiced the Hermit, including John Kent, Charles Penman, Toby Grimmer, and Klock Ryder.

The stories were written by Lou Huston and Herbert R. Connor, and the show was sponsored by companies such as the Carter Coal Company and the Simoniz Company.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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