Don't Die Without Me - Old Time Radio Suspense

A squalid room, a lingering fragrance, two mysterious deaths, and a writer with an obsession.  This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn explore Don't Die Without Me, from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, originally broadcast on January 13, 1977. Hosted by the unflappable E.G. Marshall, this psychological mystery was adapted by Sam Dann from O. Henry's classic short story The Furnished Room. Our story centres on a writer who rents a room in a New York boarding house and becomes intrigued by its previous occupants. There's a young couple, a missing woman, a suspicious landlady and the lingering scent of mignonette—a Victorian fragrance. But is our writer uncovering a tragic secret, or simply allowing his imagination to run away with him? Featuring Robert Dryden, Marian Seldes, Joan Shay and Russell Horton, this is a wonderfully atmospheric tale of loneliness, desperation and the search for meaning and fame. Mary and Greg ponder what actually happened in this story. Shout out your theories on our socials!  Listener advisory: This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm. Thank you for listening!   If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show  https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at  https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow