The Origin of Superstition
Robert Farrell
Read by Lindsay MacHarrie
Why do people avoid walking under a ladder? Step around a black cat? Throw spilt salt over their shoulder? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these, The Origin of Superstition radio show has the answer for you!
Also known as “Superstition on the Air”, this series of short stories showcases many of the more popular superstitions of modern life. These dramatizations take the listener across space and time to explain when, where, how, and why superstitions originated. The show was meticulously researched, allowing the facts to speak for themselves.
In episodes such as “Rabbit’s Foot”, “Knocking on Wood”, and “Breaking a Mirror”, you may hear superstitions that you observe and come to understand their origins. The series includes thirty-nine episodes, produced and syndicated by Transco, featuring actors who also performed on “The Cinnamon Bear” radio show.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.