Arch Oboler's Plays

The Word

English · Radio

Arch Oboler's Plays presents radio dramas written by Arch Oboler, a major figure in American radio drama known for imaginative, often unsettling stories. The series brings listeners into self-contained dramatic worlds shaped by human fears, moral choices, and the consequences of extraordinary circumstances.

These are scripted performances rather than readings, using actors, dialogue, sound effects, and music to create atmosphere and move the story forward. Oboler's writing often draws on suspense, science fiction, fantasy, and psychological drama, giving the program room to shift between intimate personal conflicts and larger, more speculative ideas.

The result is a theatrical and sometimes provocative listening experience, with a distinctive emphasis on mood and thought-provoking situations. This recording is titled “The Word,” offering a chance to hear one of Oboler's plays in the dramatic form for which the series is known.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.