Plot Spot - What's New

Previous Years:
2011

Jan 22, 2012

Added (8) new reviews and (14) new plotlines for various Mystery in the Air episodes, courtesy of zM.

Jan 20, 2012

Added (3) new shows to the Listening Booth:

"The Family Nagachi" - Arch Oboler's Plays (1945)

A horror story of a different kind. Ben Nagachi returns from fighting in the European Theater during WWII—Purple Heart, Silver Star, a Division Citation, and a Distinguished Service Cross—to find that his family has spent the last few years in a "relocation camp". "A moving tale of courage, bitterness, acceptance, and forgiveness. [9/10] --- zM"

"Under the Hau Tree" - Beyond Midnight (1969)

A mysterious traveling couple are difficult to trace, as their names are forgotten by everyone they encounter and even disappear from the hotel registry! "While I guessed the ending to this tale about two-thirds through the program, this is still one of the most interesting entries of Beyond Midnight. While most episodes in this South African series are set in England or non-descript locations, this episode goes deeply into the history of a South African family, features local accents, and even makes brief use of the Afrikaans language in one scene. Oddly enough, the immediate setting for all this is a resort in Hawaii! --- Anonymous"

"The Tell-Tale Heart" - Closed on Account of Rabies (1997) - By Request

A reading of the Edgar Allan Poe classic, The Tell-Tale Heart, by Iggy Pop, backed by music and sound effects. This is a track from a two-CD set called "Closed on Account of Rabies". A servant claiming to be absolutely sane, explains that his apparent madness is due simply to the extreme sharpness of his senses which causes him to be nervous... yes, very nervous, but not insane. His senses are so acute that he can hear many things... things in Heaven... and in Hell, but that doesn't mean he's insane, does it? And how could he be telling his story so calmly, so very calmly if he were mad? "Remarkably well played by Iggy Pop. If you enjoy this, bet sure to pick up the complete two-CD set. [9/10] --- zM"

Jan 17, 2012

Added (21) new reviews and (15) new plotlines for various Suspense episodes (1943, second half), courtesy of David Schwenker.

Jan 15, 2012

Added (10) new reviews for various Quiet, Please episodes, courtesy of zM.

Jan 13, 2012

Added (5) new reviews and (4) new plotlines for various Lights Out! episodes, courtesy of Jose Cruz.

Jan 10, 2012

Added (21) new reviews and (15) new plotlines for various Suspense episodes (1943, first half), courtesy of David Schwenker.

Jan 08, 2012

Added (6) new reviews and (8) new plotlines for various Creeps by Night episodes, courtesy of zM.

Jan 06, 2012

Added (2) new shows to the Listening Booth:

"The Final Reckoning" - Creeps by Night (1944)

George Miller was framed for a murder he didn't commit and has waited 20 years for an opportunity to seek vengeance. When he is finally released from the state penitentiary, he seeks out the man who framed him—a gangster named Ace. George has a few things he'd like to ask Gus. With Boris Karloff as George Miller. "A fairly predictable plot with slightly better than average acting. Nevertheless, one of the better productions from among the surviving episodes. Worth listening to. (6/10) --- zM"

"Containment" - BBC Radio 4 Extra (2011)

Mark Gatiss, as The Man in Black, introduces David Lemon's tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price attached. Stars Clare Corbett as Helen, Rikki Lawton as Andy, Carl Prekopp as Tom, Katie Angelou as Lucy, and Gabriel Brody as Peter. "Another heartbreaking tale from The Man in Black which sort of sneaks up on you. A stunning performance by Clare Corbett with solid supporting roles by the rest of the cast. (9/10) --- zM"

Jan 03, 2012

Expanded (52) more plotlines for various Quiet, Please episodes to include actors and a snippet from each.

Jan 01, 2012

Added (16) new reviews and (13) new plotlines for various Suspense episodes (1942), courtesy of David Schwenker.