Arch Oboler's Plays

Crazy Town

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, where ordinary situations can turn strange, suspenseful, or psychologically intense.

These productions use the tools of radio theater—performers’ voices, dialogue, music, and sound effects—to create atmosphere and carry the action. Oboler’s writing often explores fear, human behavior, and the consequences of unusual circumstances, giving the stories a distinctive blend of suspense and thought-provoking drama.

The result is an intimate listening experience shaped by vivid performances and carefully built tension. This recording is identified as “Crazy Town,” offering a taste of Oboler’s dramatic storytelling.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.