Wyllis Oswald Cooper, born on January 26, 1899 and died on June 22, 1955, was an American writer and producer. He is best remembered for creating and writing the old time radio programs Lights Out, which aired from 1934 to 1947, and Quiet, Please, which aired from 1947 to 1949. Both series belong to the horror and fantasy side of American radio drama, and Lights Out is counted among the earliest radio horror programs.
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1. Wikipedia: Wyllis Cooper
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Wyllis Oswald Cooper (January 26, 1899, June 22, 1955) was an American writer and producer.
Lights Out (radio show) (Wikipedia)
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Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934, to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television.
Wikipedia: Quiet, Please
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was a radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, also known for creating Lights Out.
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