Crimes of Carlessness
Silent Is the Grave
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Crimes of Carlessness is a public-safety radio program built around dramatized stories of the dangers caused by careless behavior. Its episodes use fictional situations to show how everyday lapses in attention can lead to serious consequences.
In “Silent Is the Grave,” the title suggests a grave subject, but the supplied information does not identify the story’s characters or events. The program’s central appeal is its use of radio drama to make safety lessons vivid, presenting cautionary material through scenes and voices rather than a straightforward lecture.
The result is a serious, instructive listening experience, shaped by the conventions of mid-century public-service broadcasting. It offers a glimpse of how radio drama could turn concerns about personal responsibility and safety into an accessible story.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.