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And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... ...suspense. A man talks to his wife and keeps talking to save his life. In just 30 seconds, Act One of Call Me at Half Past, written especially for suspense by Alan Sloan. The lively crowd today agrees, those who think young say Pepsi. Please, they pick the right one, the modern light one. Now it's Pepsi for those who think young. So go ahead and pick the drink that lets you drink young as you think. Yes, get the right…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Call Me at Half Past, Cliff Simmons checks into a hotel room, seeking a brief respite from his troubled life. However, his plans take a dark turn when his wife, Franny, who has recently escaped from a mental institution, confronts him with a gun. Franny's mental state is precarious, and she is determined to kill Cliff, whom she blames for her institutionalization.

Host

V

Verne Smith

Cast›

B

Bernard Grant

Elspeth Eric

F

Frank Milano

F

Freddy Chandler

Jack Grimes

Lawson Zerbe

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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).

Suspense 610625 882 Call Me at Half Past (132-44) 23136 23m49s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 882

Call Me at Half Past

Sunday, June 25, 1961 · 23:49

Suspense, Episode 882

Call Me at Half Past

Sunday, June 25, 1961 · 23:49

Summary

A man finds himself trapped in a hotel room with his deranged wife, who is intent on killing him. He must use his wits to survive the encounter.

  • Tense
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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1961 — The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force.

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