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Hosted by Raymond Edward Johnson -- Performed by A Full CastEnter the Inner Sanctum for twelve chilling tales from Hollywood 360.Taking its name from a popular series of mystery novels, Inner Sanctum Mysteries debuted over NBCs Blue Network in January 1941. It featured one of the most memorable and atmospheric openings in radio history an organist hit a dissonant chord, a doorknob turned, and the famous creaking door slowly began to open. Every week, Inner Sanctum Mysteries told stories of ghosts, murderers, and lunatics. Produced in New York, the cast usually consisted of veteran radio actors, with occasional guest appearances by such Hollywood stars Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, and Claude Rains. What made Inner Sanctum Mysteries unique among radio horror shows was its host, a slightly sinister sounding fellow originally known as Raymond.