Richard Mulligan is probably most famous for his sitcom work on "Soap" and "Empty Nest." Mystery drama, with questioned supernatural happenings.

Love him!

A guy calls his good friend, a detective named Faraday (a tribute to Boston Blackie, perhaps?), and tells him that he has just murdered his wife. A strange tale ensues in which he tells about going back in time to have an affair with his wife - as she was when they first met. The title really has nothing to do with the plot. Nobody dies "again," just once. Had some creepy moments, though.

A man confesses to killing his wife, Margaret. This murder was made in a fit of passion because Margaret had learned of his true love, Peggy.

The twains meet in a so-so story.

A man is convinced that he murdered his wife. he is also convinced that he has been having an affair with another woman. However, he can't convince a police detecitve of either.

The story is convoluted and difficult to follow.

The story of a man who appears to be living in two worlds, with two different women, with two different lives, each one apparently separate and distinct from the other. When the two worlds start to collide all those involved struggle to understand. A confusing episode that benefits from a second listen. Lots of hops from one world to the other, one time to another. A real thinker!

Life definitely changes you, but generally so gradually over time that you don't notice... until you look back. He decides to look back rather than forward.

I will always remember Richard Mulligan as Burt on "Soap." I wasn't aware that he did any of these radio dramas until I heard his name mentioned on this episode.

I'm looking for an episode about a couple that stays at a bed and breakfast inn. They are well fed and later learn other guest were killed by the innkeepers who are canibals. What is the name and date?

You may be thinking of The Summer People.

There are mixed reviews on "You can die again", but I really enjoyed it- twice. It was one of the few I enjoyed hearing twice, after knowing all the facts. The overall concept really appeals to me, because to me, Crossroads in life, crossroads, are the most vexing most frustrating part of life. It's so unfair that we can't have another shot at that crossroads just one more time. Anyone who grows old and has no regrets over a Crossroads decision is truly lucky and blessed.

Two people did "die again." The title isn't referring to just the murder of his wife, Margaret, but the murder of his dreams. Happened twice, once 20 years earlier, and now when he killed his wife, which inadvertently kills Peggy. And Peggy/Margaret did die twice, in the same way. The spirit of her died 20 years earlier when she lost the idealism she shared with her husband and she physically died at the hand of her husband.

Jim Nelson- the episode you are looking for is The Summer People #367

A life stolen by another persons will and wants. How unfair. Happens everyday. Every newlywed should listen to this story. No one has the right to steal the life of another.

Good lord! Could you imagine what it did to those who first heard this on the radio??? They couldn't go back and listen again...

Lol! Awesome comment Eric!

What a selfish jerk the husband is, lol! First, (in the distant past), he lies to his wife and tells her he "understands" when her father is ill and needs care. He pretends not to mind taking over the business to help out, and then he harbors a deep grudge against her about it for years and years, simply because they didn't go on a trip to Tibet that they had been planning before her father got sick. Sometimes this is how life happens, so that part is realistic. But none of this was the wife's fault, yet he blamed and resented her for it. He acted like some adolescent teenager instead of an adult man who realizes that life's dramas are not always anybody's fault. Boy, I sure wouldn't want a husband like that! As for Peggy, she is so childish! How could he expect his adult wife to never grow up and become a more serious, mature woman? Sometimes her attitude isn't so great, but I imagine it's because she has a lot of resentments toward him, since he is so selfish all the time. So it's not surprising that she has a lot of resentments. Also, since he pretends so much, how could she possibly know what he really wants or what he's really thinking? He has no right to be mad at his wife for not being psychic, (not to mention murdering her). I don't think he was right in the head.

War begins and the American people go to the movies >:(

Any episode with marian seldes is a winner. And how about radio veteran mandel kramer, “yours truly johnny dollar”!

I rate this episode ★★★★☆ for GOOD. I’ll start off with the best parts. First, the Cast: Richard Mulligan (as Spencer Chadwick), Mandel Kramer (as Chief Inspector Martin Faraday and Taxi Driver), Marian Seldes (as Margaret Chadwick/Peggy Wainwright), Bryna Raeburn (as Sergeant Melrose and Ruth), and Gilbert Mack (as Dr. Berger and Senator Satterfield). The last 4 played their parts terrifically, but Richard Mulligan stole the show! Many remember him from TV shows like SOAP and EMPTY NEST, and this radio episode was perfect for him. He was also in #0199-THE OBLONG BOX. The music had excellent tunes that made the scenes go from dramatic to climactic. Sound effects of the rotary phones, footsteps, cups clinking, taxi cab, traffic noise, tires screech, background noise at the office, doors, car engine, smooth jazz tunes (at the 20:48 mark), background noise at the horse race, classical music, birds chirping, golf club swing, concert dance music, and body drop were suitable and supportive in this mystery tale. In our Host’s Prologue, E.G. Marshall begins with his classic introduction (“…to the fear you can hear”), but also takes us to a journey in the past. In ACT-1, meet our main character: Spencer Chadwick, a married man with a secret relationship. In ACT-2, this character is in control of his life, even created more than an illusion. In ACT-3, questions if this mystery woman is living or dead. In the end, after revealing who is/was Peggy and what Spencer Chadwick did to her, E.G. Marshall concludes with this unforgettable saying: “All of us are 2 people. One is the person we think we are. And the other is the person we really are. And the secret of a long happy life, is to make sure the twain never meet.” In his Epilogue, he sort of brushes aside the main character’s outcome and focuses on CBSRMT listeners to tune in to the series again. E.G. Marshall’s narrations were very quick, as if there wasn’t more to discuss on the subject of going back to the past. And his Epilogue, no info about the minor characters and where do they go from here. As for Sam Dann’s script, it’s the type of story where you may have to listen to it twice to understand what’s going on. It’s confusing, at first, on how the main character gets the ability to journey back to his past. Also, it’s confusing as to why his wife is named “Margaret” and her younger self is named “Peggy?” If the 2 women are the same, wouldn’t their names be similar? “Margaret” has many different forms in many different languages, such as “Marge, “Margie,” “Meg,” and “Maggie.” If Marian Seldes’ character was named as “Maggie,” it would make sense because it rhymes with “Peggy.” As for the episode’s title, it doesn’t fit right. Perhaps it does makes sense, because Peggy “spiritually” died to become Margaret and then she “physically” died in the end. Another way to title this, would be “A Private Affair” or “What Happened To The One I Loved?” Anyway, the acting is delightful. For those that admire Richard Mulligan’s work, tune in to this and check out Ep. #0199-THE OBLONG BOX. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =0)

The name Peggy is often used as a nickname for women named Margaret. If you understand that, it is easier to follow the story and realize that Peggy is the younger, idealized version of Margaret in Spencer’s mind. He fell in love with Peggy but she matured and he stopped calling her Peggy and calling her Margaret because in his mind, she became two different women.

One of my favorites

I rate this episode ★★★★☆ for GOOD. I’ll start off with the best parts. First, the Cast: Richard Mulligan (as Spencer Chadwick), Mandel Kramer (as Chief Inspector Martin Faraday and Taxi Driver), Marian Seldes (as Margaret Chadwick/Peggy Wainwright), Bryna Raeburn (as Sergeant Melrose and Ruth), and Gilbert Mack (as Dr. Berger and Senator Satterfield). The last 4 played their parts terrifically, but Richard Mulligan stole the show! Many remember him from TV shows like SOAP and EMPTY NEST, and this radio episode was perfect for him. He was also in #0199-THE OBLONG BOX. The music had excellent tunes that made the scenes go from dramatic to climactic. Sound effects of the rotary phones, footsteps, cups clinking, taxi cab, traffic noise, tires screech, background noise at the office, doors, car engine, smooth jazz tunes (at the 20:48 mark), background noise at the horse race, classical music, birds chirping, golf club swing, concert dance music, and body drop were suitable and supportive in this mystery tale. In our Host’s Prologue, E.G. Marshall begins with his classic introduction (“…to the fear you can hear”), but also takes us to a journey in the past. In ACT-1, meet our main character: Spencer Chadwick, a married man with a secret relationship. In ACT-2, this character is in control of his life, even created more than an illusion. In ACT-3, questions if this mystery woman is living or dead. In the end, after revealing who is/was Peggy and what Spencer Chadwick did to her, E.G. Marshall concludes with this unforgettable saying: “All of us are 2 people. One is the person we think we are. And the other is the person we really are. And the secret of a long happy life, is to make sure the twain never meet.” In his Epilogue, he sort of brushes aside the main character’s outcome and focuses on CBSRMT listeners to tune in to the series again. E.G. Marshall’s narrations were very quick, as if there wasn’t more to discuss on the subject of going back to the past. And his Epilogue, no info about the minor characters and where do they go from here. As for Sam Dann’s script, it’s the type of story where you may have to listen to it twice to understand what’s going on. It’s confusing, at first, on how the main character gets the ability to journey back to his past. Also, it’s confusing as to why his wife is named “Margaret” and her younger self is named “Peggy?” If the 2 women are the same, wouldn’t their names be similar? “Margaret” has many different forms in many different languages, such as “Marge, “Margie,” “Meg,” and “Maggie.” If Marian Seldes’ character was named as “Maggie,” it would make sense because it rhymes with “Peggy.” As for the episode’s title, it doesn’t fit right. Perhaps it does makes sense, because Peggy “spiritually” died to become Margaret and then she “physically” died in the end. Another way to title this, would be “A Private Affair” or “What Happened To The One I Loved?” Anyway, the acting is delightful. For those that admire Richard Mulligan’s work, tune in to this and check out Ep. #0199-THE OBLONG BOX. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =0)

Peggy is also a shorten for Margaret. What bothers me is the misogony. I understand that we cannot expect these writers to be ahead of their time. However, too many of the stories seem to result in some form of femicidio. Too many types the women are judged and blamed.

I enjoyed this episode. You truly cannot go back in the past and change the outcome. Richard reached middle age not where he wanted to be and wanted a second chance but the past is the past. You have to accept your choices and let go of regrets and bitterness to find happiness or it will kill you.

Thank you once again for whom ever is responsible for the airing RMT episodes as they bring back great memories and now I am sharing them with my wife who also enjoys them! We don’t make much money as I am a bedridden disabled Veteran from the USNavy Aviation Community but it became a few years ago that I became bedridden. So that’s why I am thankful for these free memories! God Bless whom ever is responsible! Craig & Luzviminda Johnson

Love Mandel Kramer's voice. He reminds me of the equally classy George Zucco. Could listen to him all day.

There is a lot to be learned from this story. Amazing how simple our lives can be, until we start making a bit of money, and then some more. We get better jobs, promotion, property and respect from our peers for what we have achieved. The responsibilities pile on, financial, family, expectations, til one day we wonder how did we get into it all. Modern day life can be like a prison, it looses its simplicity, like the free show in the park, or the cheap cafe for a meal. It's no wonder that Spence broke down. Many do these days and marriages break up because of the pressure. Life is too hectic in my view. We need to stop and smell the roses more and watch the grass grow.

Spencer seems to suffering from mental health issues or perhaps a brain tumor. Nonetheless, it’s an interesting story of a marriage gone awry.

Usually movies etc. botch the science. The characters throw around terms and the script writer doesn't really do his/her homework and assumes the viewers/listeners are just as ignorant and won't notice. In this episode, the linguistics stuff is superficial, but not far off. His approach is unrealistic, however. He would have needed lots of formal training to make any progress on his big question by doing fieldwork and there is no clue he had had any. Here is someone who read a few articles on the historical development of languages and then thinks the next step is field work in Tibet. It might be comparable to someone who subscribed to a popular science astronomy magazine for a while and then decided to buy a notebook and a telescope and figure out whether the universe is expanding, stable or collapsing.