”Lights Out” debuted in 1934 in New York City on NBC station, WENR, and was
radio’s premier horror series. After this successful tryout, the series was picked
up by the NBC network the following year for national broadcast, usually late at
night and always on Wednesdays. The writer/Director of the program was Wyllis
Cooper.

Wyllis Oswald Cooper

Studio B where “Lights Out” was broadcast with the actors
huddled around one little floor lamp reading their lines as
shown below. 

Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash at the White House.

Johnny Cash performed a concert at the White House at the invitation of
President Richard M. Nixon.

President Nixon and wife Pat pose with June Carter Cash and Johnny
Cash following the concert for the Nixon’s and their quests.

From left: Ronald Reagan being interviewed by Johnny Carson

Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov (April 16, 1921 – March 28, 20004) 

British born Ustinov was the winner of numerous awards during his 
career, including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor,
Emmy Awards Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards for acting. He
made his stage debut in 1938 at the prestigious Players’ Theater
prior to serving in the British Army.

From left: Kirk Douglas and Peter Ustinov in a scene from “Spartacus”
in 1960.

David Melendy