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In just a moment, Suspense with Martha Scott. Hey, it's time for the Auto Light radio show, Mom. Better wake your dad up. I know darn well he won't want to miss it. Hey, Dad. This will get him. Dad, who makes the stay full batteries? Auto Light. And who makes spark plugs and complete ignition systems for your car? Auto Light. And what radio show do the Auto Light people put on over CBS every Thursday night? What? Hey, it's time for Suspense. Switch on the radio, Billy. The r…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode of Suspense titled 'Crisis,' the harrowing tale unfolds around Mrs. Norquist, a mother grappling with the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her critically ill baby, Kurt, amidst a pneumonia epidemic that has left hospitals overwhelmed and resources scarce. The story begins with a sense of urgency as Mrs. Norquist is warned by her doctor about the precarious state of her son, whose temperature has soared to a dangerous 106 degrees. The doctor, recognizing the dire situation, instructs her to remain vigilant and not to sleep, as her baby's life hangs in the balance. With no nurse available to assist her, Mrs. Norquist is left to manage the crisis alone, her exhaustion mounting as she battles her fears and the relentless demands of caring for her sick child.

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Paul Frees

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Frank Lovejoy

Lurene Tuttle

Martha Scott

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Suspense, Episode 303

Crisis

Thursday, August 19, 1948 · 29:58

Suspense, Episode 303

Crisis

Thursday, August 19, 1948 · 29:58

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A mother struggles to care for her sick baby during a pneumonia epidemic, facing the overwhelming pressure of the situation alone.

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