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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, the story of fear in surgery. We call it The Operation. So now, starring Mary Jane Croft with High Averback, here is tonight's suspense play, The Operation. Okay, Danny. Back her into the driveway. Let's go on a little further. What for? It's too much of a run from the store. Who's gonna run? Come on, back her in. Hey, supposing someone comes out of the house. Danny, will you shut u…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Operation from the series Suspense, a man named Carter, desperate for money, decides to rob a doctor's office. He believes that the cash he needs is easily accessible, but his plan quickly spirals out of control when his accomplice, Danny, is shot during the heist.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

B

Bill Justine

Herb Ellis

Hy Averback

J

John Stevenson

J

John Trell

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Suspense 550127 582 The Operation (128-44) 23119 24m19s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 582

The Operation

Thursday, January 27, 1955 · 23:58

Suspense, Episode 582

The Operation

Thursday, January 27, 1955 · 23:58

Summary

A desperate robber holds up a doctor's office, only to find himself forced to assist in an emergency surgery when his accomplice is shot. The stakes rise as both their lives hang in the balance.

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