“Lights Out” was a horror-themed radio program that was broadcasted in the United States from the mid-1930s until the mid-1950s. Created and produced by Wyllis Cooper, the show was famous for its unique and terrifying storytelling techniques, utilizing eerie sound effects and chilling music to create a hair-raising atmosphere.

The series first aired on January 1934, on a Chicago radio station and then moved to New York in 1935 where it became more popular. The show was a late-night program that was notorious for its content, which featured stories that were often gruesome and macabre, pushing the limits of what was acceptable on radio at that time.

One of the most famous and frightening episodes of "Lights Out" was "The Chicken Heart," which featured a terrifying monster that grew larger and larger with each passing minute. The episode reportedly terrified listeners so much that many people claimed they could not sleep for days after hearing it.

“Lights Out” influenced many horror and suspense programs that came after it, including the popular TV show, The Twilight Zone. The show has also been revived several times, most notably in the 1970s, but none have captured the same level of success as the original. The “Lights Out” program remains a classic example of how storytelling can be used to create an atmosphere of fear and suspense.

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