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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a story of a cross-country bus and the safety of a nation that rode in it. We call it Classified Secret. So now, starring Parley Bear, here is tonight's Suspense play, Classified Secret. Nice to meet you. Nice day. Yes. Kids sure know what's getting on at Christmas. Look at them. I've been watching them. Yeah. Kind of glad though I haven't got any. Oh? Well, you know, w…

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Synopsis

In the episode Classified Secret from the series Suspense, Charlie Rader boards a bus in North Hollywood, California, unaware that he is about to become embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage. As he settles in for the long journey to New York, he strikes up a conversation with Julie Spalding, a fellow passenger who seems friendly and engaging. However, Charlie is not just an ordinary traveler; he is involved in a covert operation that involves a stolen government secret worth ten thousand dollars.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

Charlotte Lawrence

Howard McNear

James Nusser

Parley Baer

R

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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).

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Suspense, Episode 625

Classified Secret

Tuesday, November 22, 1955 · 30:19

Suspense, Episode 625

Classified Secret

Tuesday, November 22, 1955 · 30:19

Summary

A cross-country bus ride turns dangerous when spies and counterspies engage in a high-stakes game of deception. The safety of a nation hangs in the balance as secrets are exchanged and lives are threatened.

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