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The Zero Hour was a 1973 - 74 radio broadcast hosted by Rod Serling. For the first half of the broadcast's 8 month run, episodes were broadcast in 5 parts, extending over the course of one week. The Zero Hour featured well known actors and actresses each appearing in week-long episodes. Many of these actors/actresses were also known for working with Rod Serling on The Twilight Zone television series. The second half of the series broadcast a new episode every day of the week, with the same actor/actress starring over the course of the week. The series was said to be a year in the making and premiered on Sep 3, 1973 on most stations. The Mutual Broadcasting System offered these shows to their member stations on a syndicated basis, allowing the programs to be aired during a time period that was convenient, and at a date that was suitable. For this reason in some areas the series did not begin until late Fall or early Winter of 1973.

Some of the many actors and actresses appearing in the 78 episodes of The Zero Hour were: Earl Holliman, Keenan Wynn, Bob Crane, William Shatner, Patty Duke, Richard Keil, John Astin, Lyle Waggoner, George Kennedy, Robert Reed, Richard Crenna, Mel Torme, Jackie Cooper, Dick Sargent, Ross Martin, Shelley Berman, Lee Meriwether, Joe Campanella, Peter Marshall, Joanne Worley, Ken Berry, etc., etc., etc.

Anyone interested in purchasing the entire Zero Hour radio series in mp3 format can do so below. The two CD-ROMS include all 78 episodes (minus two unavailable 20 minute episode segments). If interested, CLICK HERE or see the offer below.