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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Visitor from the classic radio series Suspense, the story unfolds around Bud Owen, a young man who has been living a humble life working in a diner. One fateful afternoon, he encounters Mac Burl, a former police chief who brings shocking news: Bud has been presumed dead for three years after a mysterious disappearance, and his wealthy parents have been searching for him ever since. Burl reveals that Bud's family has even offered a $10,000 reward for his return, igniting a whirlwind of emotions within Bud as he grapples with the implications of this revelation.

Host

Joseph Kearns

Cast›

C

Cathy Lewis

Donald O'Connor

V

Verna Felton

W

Wally Maher

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Visitor

  • May111944

    Suspense

    The Visitor

    May 11 · Ep 91

  • Sep181947

    Suspense

    The Visitor

    Sep 18 · Ep 263

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Suspense 470918 263 The Visitor (128-44) 28502 30m03s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 263

The Visitor

Thursday, September 18, 1947 · 29:43

Suspense, Episode 263

The Visitor

Thursday, September 18, 1947 · 29:43

Summary

A young man, Bud Owen, is approached by a former police chief who believes he has found a missing boy who disappeared three years ago. As Bud contemplates returning to his wealthy family, the stakes of his identity and past begin to unravel.

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  • 1947 — The National Security Act reorganizes the United States government's military and intelligence services.
  • 1947 — Typhoon Kathleen hits the Kantō region, in Japan killing around 1,000-2,000 people.

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