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Mystery, Suspense · 1940–1962

Suspense

823 episodes · CBS

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Suspense is a mystery, suspense radio series (1940–1962) on CBS. Hosted by Joseph Kearns.

Episodes

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  1. Ep 648

    May 1, 1956 · The Waxwork

    In The Waxwork, a journalist named Raymond Huston takes on the challenge of spending a night in a wax museum notorious for its collection of murderers' figures. The museum's manager warns him about the unsettling atmosphere and the psychological strain of being surrounded by life…

    29:06
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 649

    May 8, 1956 · The Phones Die First

    In The Phones Die First, a young man named Frank Brunner faces his last day on death row, contemplating the crime that brought him there. As he interacts with fellow inmates and his sister, he reveals the emotional turmoil surrounding his actions, particularly the murder of his g…

    29:36
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 650

    May 15, 1956 · The Death Parade

    In The Death Parade, Ellen Johnson stumbles upon a letter that warns of a woman's impending death. With only three hours to act, she becomes embroiled in a tense situation that spirals out of control. After an encounter with a rude man at a cafe leads to a coffee stain on her dre…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 651

    May 22, 1956 · Fragile-Contents Death

    In this tense episode of Suspense, a postmaster named Jordan learns that a time bomb is hidden among the thousands of packages in his post office. After receiving an anonymous call warning him of the impending danger, he quickly assembles his team to search for the deadly package…

    29:07
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  5. Ep 652

    May 29, 1956 · The Flame

    In The Flame, a troubled young man named Andy grapples with his pyromaniac tendencies while trying to help his friend, Mr. Boyajian, whose wife is gravely ill. As Mr. Boyajian faces financial strain and expresses a wish for his shop to burn down for the insurance money, Andy's da…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 653

    Jun 5, 1956 · The Twelfth Rose

    The episode The Twelfth Rose revolves around the murder of Dolores Robbins, whose body is found in her New York City apartment with eleven roses nearby. The detectives quickly learn that Dolores had received a phone call from a man she met the previous night, leading them to susp…

    29:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 654

    Jun 12, 1956 · A Matter of Timing

    In A Matter of Timing, a man approaches a professional killer to take out his business partner. The hitman is on a tight schedule, needing to complete the job before a specific deadline. As they prepare for the execution, tensions rise and the situation becomes increasingly preca…

    30:24
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 655

    Jun 19, 1956 · A Sleeping Draught

    On a prison ship bound for Australia, Captain Finch grapples with the volatile nature of his human cargo—400 convicts, each with a dark past. As the journey progresses, Finch's disdain for the prisoners grows, especially towards the notorious Jonathan Abbey, who is facing executi…

    30:05
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 656

    Jun 26, 1956 · The Treasure Chest of Don Jose

    After a hurricane devastates his home, a man named José finds an iron box containing a clue to the legendary treasure of his pirate ancestor, Don José Gasparilla. Driven by greed and the desire to claim the treasure for himself, he embarks on a journey to uncover the gold. Howeve…

    22:51
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 657

    Jul 3, 1956 · The Music Lovers

    In The Music Lovers, Scotland Yard is hot on the trail of a ruthless gang of spies who have resorted to torture and murder to extract vital information from their victims. The story begins with the discovery of Geoffrey Spencer, an engineer who has been brutally beaten and left f…

    30:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Spy
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 658

    Jul 11, 1956 · Want Ad

    In Want Ad, a cunning robber exploits the local newspaper to locate valuable mink coats for theft. He believes he has the perfect plan until he unwittingly becomes entangled in a murder investigation. After responding to an ad for a mink coat, he meets the seller, Mrs. Phelps, wh…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 659

    Jul 18, 1956 · The Man Who Threw Acid

    In The Man Who Threw Acid, a young assemblyman becomes a beacon of hope for honest governance, aiming to eradicate the corruption of racketeers plaguing his city. His passionate speeches catch the attention of both the public and the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a low-level th…

    25:47
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 660

    Jul 25, 1956 · The Tramp

    In The Tramp, a group of three men, led by the cunning Arthur Jennings, sets their sights on an old tramp steamer, the Lace Wing, and her inebriated captain, Blee. The men believe they have found the perfect opportunity to seize the ship for its valuable scrap cargo. As they navi…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  14. Ep 662

    Aug 8, 1956 · Double Identity

    In Double Identity, a man named Robert Gelder steals $50,000 from his employer and plans to flee to Paris for a new life. As he boards the plane, he is shocked to discover that his boss, Mr. Lockman, is also on the flight. With the pressure mounting, Gelder must navigate the comp…

    29:01
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 664

    Aug 29, 1956 · Hold-Up

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a grocer named Tim Chase has become notorious for his quick trigger finger, having killed three hold-up men in his attempts to protect his business. As he recounts his experiences to the police, he remains unrepentant, believing that he is ju…

    30:15
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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How many Suspense episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 823 playable Suspense episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Suspense originally air?
Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Suspense?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.