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Newspaper
Warren Observer
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
2
Wyllis Cooper, veteran radio talent of twenty seven years, died last month leaving a legacy in Lights Out Quiet Please and Immortal Dramas. He created Tales of the Foreign Legion and Charlie and Jessie and helped shape radio drama with innovations now common in TV.
The article profiles a pioneer of radio narration and sound effects, noting his early experiments with binaural audio and immersive staging. It recalls provocative scripts featuring quirky detectives, dark humor, and macabre twists, while detailing his stubborn refusals to compromise as the medium shifted toward commerce.
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