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Mystery, Suspense · 1940–1962

Suspense

823 episodes · CBS

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About this show

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

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Suspense

Sorry, Wrong Number

The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she over

Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38

Suspense

The Hitch-Hiker

One of the great supernatural stories ever on radio, a modern classic. A cross country motorist sees a man by the side of the road, with spots of fresh rain on his shoulder!

Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

Suspense

The Most Dangerous Game

The definitive version of the classic confrontation story...man hunting man. The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on February 1, 1945 (see cat. #24101).

Ep 59 · Thursday, September 23, 1943 · 29:57

Suspense

On a Country Road

A melodrama about an escaped madwoman and a couple out of gas in the dark. See cat. #69620 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. The story was subsequently produced

Ep 403 · Thursday, November 16, 1950 · 29:57

Suspense

The Thing in the Window

An interesting story with a surprise ending. An actor continues to see a dead body in an apartment window, even though no one else can see it. An announcement is made that this i

Ep 224 · Thursday, December 19, 1946 · 30:06

Suspense

The House in Cypress Canyon

A chilling story of the supernatural with werewolves, screams in the night and impossible happenings. The third anniversary show of the series.

Ep 222 · Thursday, December 5, 1946 · 30:36

Suspense

The Pit and the Pendulum

"The Man In Black" introduces the famous horror tale of the Spanish Inquisition and its tortures. The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on November 28, 1947 (see cat.

Ep 24 · Tuesday, January 12, 1943 · 29:01

Suspense

The Beast Must Die

A man vows to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, and he's keeping a diary of his plans! The story has a good "suspense" ending.

Ep 100 · Thursday, July 13, 1944 · 30:08

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Joseph Kearns

131 episodes

Hans Conried

72 episodes

Jack Kruschen

51 episodes

Jerry Hausner

50 episodes

Jeanette Nolan

44 episodes

John McIntire

44 episodes

C

Cathy Lewis

105 episodes

W

Wally Maher

98 episodes

V

Verna Felton

22 episodes

R

Raymond Lawrence

21 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

Joseph Kearns

232 episodes

Larry Thor

186 episodes

Paul Frees

68 episodes

Berry Kroeger

12 episodes

Ted Osborne

6 episodes

John McIntire

3 episodes

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

Roma Wine

163 episodes

C

Cresta Blanca Wines

20 episodes

F

Fitch Shampoo

10 episodes

K

Kellogg's All Bran

10 episodes

P

Pepsi-Cola

9 episodes

A

Alpine Cigarettes

8 episodes

4

4-Way Cold Tablets

6 episodes

Networks›

Where this series was heard

CBS

823 episodes

C

CBS net

805 episodes

Episodes

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  1. Ep 124

    Jan 4, 1945 · I Had an Alibi

    In I Had an Alibi, a man named Joseph Eichner is on the brink of a life-changing inheritance after his wife, Belle Schaffner, unexpectedly passes away. As a police reporter, Joseph has a keen understanding of crime, but when Belle is found murdered, he becomes the prime suspect.…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 125

    Jan 11, 1945 · Drive-In

    In this tense episode of Suspense, a weary car-hop named Mildred reluctantly takes one last order at a drive-in on a rainy night. As she serves a man who claims to be a doctor, she notices something unsettling: his car is stained with blood. After a series of eerie interactions,…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 127

    Jan 25, 1945 · Drury's Bones

    In Drury's Bones, a Scotland Yard inspector awakens in a dark alley with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As he seeks help, he is taken in by a kind stranger who names him Terrence after the Drury Lane Theatre tickets found in his possession. With his amnesia complicat…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 128

    Feb 1, 1945 · The Most Dangerous Game

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a man named Rainsford survives a shipwreck only to discover he has washed up on a mysterious island known as Ship Trap Island. Here, he encounters General Zaroff, a wealthy and twisted hunter who has grown bored of hunting animals and now see…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 129

    Feb 8, 1945 · Tale of Two Sisters

    In Tale of Two Sisters, Clara and Adele share a deep bond forged in childhood, but their relationship becomes strained when Clara falls in love with Douglas Foley. Jealousy consumes Adele, leading her to reject Clara and Douglas. Years later, Clara returns with her son, only to f…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 130

    Feb 15, 1945 · Sell Me Your Life

    In Sell Me Your Life, a desperate man named Joe Bland is on the brink of suicide when a woman unexpectedly arrives to talk him down. As they drive away from the bridge, Joe reveals his troubles, including a looming embezzlement charge tied to his deceased friend. Just as he begin…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 131

    Feb 22, 1945 · John Barbie and Son

    In John Barbie and Son, a father named John Bobby Anson is in a frantic race against time to prevent his son, Carl, from being taken to a home for children. With the authorities on their way, John reflects on the promise he made to his late wife to keep Carl safe. As he struggles…

    29:11
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 132

    Mar 1, 1945 · My Wife Geraldine

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a mild-mannered man creates an imaginary wife named Geraldine, only to be thrust into a nightmare when he is accused of her murder. As he grapples with the implications of his deception, he faces a relentless detective who believes he is the…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 133

    Mar 8, 1945 · Love's Lovely Counterfeit

    Set against the backdrop of a political campaign, Love's Lovely Counterfeit follows a gangster who is drawn into a web of deceit and ambition. As he plots a bank heist, he becomes infatuated with June Lyons, the intelligent secretary of a mayoral candidate. The gangster's associa…

    30:09
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 134

    Mar 15, 1945 · Cricket

    In the midst of the Blitz, little Florence struggles with the impending move from her home, accompanied by her unseen friend, Cricket. As her grandmother, Mrs. Edney, prepares to leave for Golders Green, Florence expresses her fears about the house and the strange noises that hav…

    29:30
    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 135

    Mar 22, 1945 · Heart's Desire

    In Heart's Desire, Henry Doyle, a lifelong messenger at the 42nd Street Bank, recounts his humble beginnings and the dreams that have eluded him. As he wanders a deserted dock, he encounters a woman who prompts him to share his memories of a childhood filled with poverty and long…

    30:15
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 136

    Mar 29, 1945 · The Taming of the Beast

    In The Taming of the Beast, a scheming doctor, Dr. Ferrari, learns that his beautiful but manipulative wife, Nora, has a brain tumor that will take her life in three months. This revelation fills him with a twisted sense of delight, as he sees an opportunity to eliminate her and…

    29:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 137

    Apr 5, 1945 · A Guy Gets Lonely

    'A Guy Gets Lonely' follows Eddie Lewis, a young man feeling isolated in a bustling city. At a penny arcade, he meets an elderly man who invites him on a fishing trip, hinting at the chance to meet a beautiful young woman, stirring Eddie's hopes for connection. However, the encou…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 138

    Apr 19, 1945 · Pearls Are a Nuisance

    In Pearls Are a Nuisance, Walter Gage finds himself embroiled in a quirky case when his wife, Ellen, informs him that a necklace of imitation pearls belonging to Mrs. Tenreddick has been stolen. The pearls, which were made as copies of the originals sold by Mrs. Tenreddick, are c…

    29:44
    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Comedy
  15. Ep 139

    May 3, 1945 · Fear Paints a Picture

    In Fear Paints a Picture, a young heiress named Julia is tormented by a disturbing painting in her room that appears to depict her murderer. As she prepares to celebrate her twenty-third birthday, the stakes rise when she learns that her father's will includes a chilling clause a…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
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Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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