Arch Oboler's Lights Out Everybody: "Cat Wife" (Radio Reruns/Audio Cassette/80406)

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Summary: Classic horror tale, a must listen for fans of Boris Karloff
Review: Arch Oboler was one of the foremost geniuses of radio. He was noted for his experimental use of stream-of-consciousness technique and layered sound effects. This particular tale tells the story of a chump husband (Karloff) deeply in love with his no-good catty wife (Betty Winkler). When they get into a heated argument Karloff calls her a cat and inexplicably, she becomes one, a great big giant one. He stops at nothing to keep this secret from his friends and neighbors. This story was the inspiration for the Val Lewton produced Jacques Tourner directed CAT PEOPLE. It is one of the best of the LIGHTS OUT series.