# CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "A Very Dear Ghost Indeed" (Old Time Radio, 1976)

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Podcast: [CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio-7610701)
Published: 2026-09-20T14:06:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2709

## Resource

CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “A Very Dear Ghost Indeed,” episode 521, originally broadcast September 20, 1976. Written by Ian Martin and directed by Himan Brown, this CBS Radio mystery features Russell Horton, Patricia Elliott, Ian Martin, and Earl Hammond. In late-19th-century Ireland, an American father and daughter are stranded when a rural bridge washes out. Seeking shelter at an old castle, they encounter a mysterious resident and a haunting tale of greed, family, and a perilous bargain. CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:47 Original Broadcast 44:58 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-old-time-radio--7219124/support . Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

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