# CBS Radio Mystery Theater - "The Shadow of a Killer" (Old Time Radio, 1981)

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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: 2026-08-25T14:06:50+00:00
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## Resource

CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The Shadow of a Killer,” originally broadcast February 11, 1981, as episode 1158. This contemporary mystery stars Fred Gwynne and was written by Sam Dann and directed by Himan Brown. When a woman’s husband disappears, she seeks help from an actor known for playing a hard-boiled television detective. As he steps beyond his screen role to investigate a real missing-person case, the boundary between television fiction and reality begins to blur. 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 00:48 Original Broadcast 45:47 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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