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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Miss Agnes Moorhead in tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light salutes the American Automobile Association and its traffic safety program as we present a dramatic report called, The Empty Chair, our star, the first lady of Suspense, Miss Agnes Moorhead. This is Harlow Wilcox speaking for the worldwide Auto Light family. Since 1922, the American Automobile Association, with the cooperation of 276 affiliated clubs, ha…

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Synopsis

The episode The Empty Chair unfolds in a high school setting where Bobby Morrison, a teenager with a penchant for reckless driving, showcases his thrill-seeking behavior. The story begins with Bobby's first day of school, where he is introduced to his classmates and teacher, Miss Warner. As Bobby boasts about his driving skills, he dismisses the lessons on traffic safety that he has learned in school. This sets the stage for the impending tragedy that will unfold due to his negligence.

Host

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Agnes Moorehead

H

Herb Butterfield

Joseph Kearns

P

Paula Winslowe

R

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Suspense, Episode 518

The Empty Chair

Monday, September 21, 1953 · 29:57

Suspense, Episode 518

The Empty Chair

Monday, September 21, 1953 · 29:57

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A young teenager's reckless driving leads to a tragic accident, leaving an empty chair in his classroom. The stakes rise as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the impact on his peers.

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  • 1953 — Lieutenant No Kum-sok, a North Korean pilot, defects to South Korea with his jet fighter.

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