This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn wind up one of the creepiest clocks in old-time radio history: Hickory, Dickory, Doom. Originally broadcast on CBS Radio Mystery Theater in 1979, and written by Bob Juhren, the story begins innocently enough when a young Pennsylvania couple purchases an antique grandfather clock at an estate sale "for a steal". The clock seems like a bargain—until it starts chiming when it shouldn't, emitting strange cold drafts, and attracting some decidedly unwelcome visitors. Before long, our unsuspecting couple discovers they've brought home something far more sinister than a family heirloom.

The cast includes Tony Roberts, Patricia Elliott, Sam Gray and Joan Shay, while host E. G. Marshall provides his trademark introduction and closing remarks, helping to make CBS Radio Mystery Theater one of radio's most beloved series. The series ultimately produced an astonishing 1,399 original episodes between 1974 and 1982.

Mary and Greg discuss the wonderfully creepy sound design, the terrific cast and the wonderful pace to the writing. So pull up a chair, lend us your ear (or ears) for Hickory Dickory Doom!

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