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“The Abominable Snowman” (1953) – Stellar Radio Drama

This is a very well done drama enacted on the old “Escape” radio program. William Conrad plays an adventurer who with his two partners are in pursuit of the capture of the elusive yeti, or as it is referred to in this yarn, “the abominable snowman”. Matters get out of hand as the climbing party experience one misfortune after another including bone chilling cold, raging winds, high elevations and several run ins with the title character.

William Conrad is very effective in his part ranging from bravado to severe humbling after the expedition crumbles around him. Cool soundtrack and sound effects round out this effectively chilling radio play from “Escape”.

Escape Presents: The Abominable Snowman – Fun, Old Radio Adventure

I used to listen to the CBS Mystery Theater radio program late at night as a kid and, then, in later years tried to relive those happy moments by  collecting old cassette recorded copies of similar radio drama programs.  I stumbled upon this gem, the 1950’s era Escape show and its feature, “The Abominable Snowman”.

The story is presented in an economic style with a handful of characters, emotive music and gobs of sound effects.  All the better that there are no visuals involved so that your mind’s eye can more effectively play tricks on you.  The imagination can be a powerfully suggestive thing.

A search ensues in the Himalayan mountains to find evidence of an Abominable Snowman or Wildman.  Some things are just better left alone.  Tragedy ensues.  Drama.

This is definitely a nice road trip companion to play as the miles melt away.  Just be sure not to pull the car off into some darkly lit, remote location.  Who knows what lurks in the shadows?