The two sons of a dying farmer quarrel over the old man's will. A message from beyond the grave points the elder son to the story of Esau and Jacob in the book of Genesis. br br The series is hosted by Boris Karloff, who also acts in every episode but one. Episode plots allegedly were based upon real-life reports of supernatural happenings and the unexplained. Ten of the 12 episodes begin and end with Karloff standing in front of a roaring fireplace and inviting viewers to find out what lies "behind the veil".br br Directed by Herbert L. Strock, George Waggnerbr Created by Frank P. Bibasbr Starring Boris Karloff, Denise Alexander, Tod Andrewsbr br Castbr Boris Karloff as Host br Denise Alexander as Ruth Cooperbr Tod Andrews as John Prescottbr Harry Bartell as Edward Paigebr Booth Colman as Edmond Valierbr Ron Hagerthy as Pete Wade Jr.