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And now, a tale well calculated to keep you in... ...suspense. In a moment, act one of Formula for Death, written especially for suspense by Jonathan Bundy. Now look here, Colonel. You assured us you'd begin grinding the necessary lenses days ago. Weeks ago, in fact. I know, Colonel Humboldt, I know it. Well then why haven't you? Because, Colonel, I haven't yet received my formula from Dr. Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman? Until he brings it here, there's... well, simply nothing that I…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Formula for Death, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Hoffman, is diligently working on a top-secret formula at his secluded country home. This formula is crucial for advancements in celestial observation, and the military is anxiously waiting for its completion.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

D

David Kerman

G

Guy Repp

H

Herbert Duncan

I

Ivor Francis

R

Robert Readick

W

Walter Greaza

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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 620610 929 Formula for Death (64-44) 11531 23m55s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 929

Formula for Death

Sunday, June 10, 1962 · 23:55

Suspense, Episode 929

Formula for Death

Sunday, June 10, 1962 · 23:55

Summary

A brilliant scientist works on a secret formula at his isolated home, but when he dies, a spy's desperate attempts to obtain the knowledge lead to unexpected consequences.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1962 — Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island.
  • 1962 — The Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS) sets fire to the University of Algiers library building, destroying about 500,000 books.

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