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Suspense. And the producer of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, the master of mystery and adventure, William N. Robeson. The ensuing half hour is not intended as propaganda to abolish the relationship between mothers and sons. The twin institutions of filial piety and motherhood have survived too long under the aegis of the fourth commandment to stand in any grave danger of dissolution by a single dramatic diatribe. No, the tale you are about to hear merely seeks to po…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled Don't Call Me Mother, listeners are introduced to Laurie, a fiercely devoted mother who has dedicated her life to her son, Larry, since the death of his father. Their relationship is marked by an intense bond, but it is soon put to the test when Larry announces his plans to marry Roberta, a woman who represents a new chapter in his life.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

Agnes Moorehead

Barney Phillips

C

Cathy Lewis

J

James McCallion

N

Norman Alden

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Suspense 590104 784 Don't Call Me Mother (128-44) 28494 29m43s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 784

Don't Call Me Mother

Sunday, January 4, 1959 · 30:03

Suspense, Episode 784

Don't Call Me Mother

Sunday, January 4, 1959 · 30:03

Summary

A possessive mother struggles to maintain her hold over her son as he prepares to marry, leading to a tense confrontation that reveals deep-seated emotions and conflicts.

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Headlines

  • 1959 — Luna 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon.
  • 1959 — Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state.
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