Summary: The Hands Of Mr. Smith (Aired May 19, 1945) *Date Is Subject To Change. The Haunting Hour is a work-in-progress collection within the holdings of many serious Radio Collectors. From the meager available productions currently in circulation it's clear that the series was popular for its time, at the very least. With a known run of at least 52 unique scripts and more doubtful further 39 to 52 scripts, it would appear that the series was in demand for at least four years--in and out of syndication. Given the high quality of NBC Network voice talent in the circulating episodes, one can well imagine that the remainder of the yet alleged, undiscovered, or uncirculated episodes have at least as much to recommend them. Thankfully, as with many other examples of Golden Age Radio productions, many of the existing episodes in circulation can be directly attributed to the efforts of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service [AFRTS]. THIS EPISODE: May 19, 1945. Program #3. NBC syndication. "The Hands Of Mr. Smith". Commercials added locally. A fine story with an unexpected ending about Tiny, a big guy whose hands have a mind of their own! Herbert Wood (producer, director), Rosa Rio (organist), Tilden Brown (sound effects), Steve Carlin (script supervisor), George Stewart (recording supervisor), Berry Kroeger (narrator). 28:10. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
