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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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Famous episodes to begin with — curated from RadioGold Index and OTR canon.

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

W

William Johnstone

61 episodes

V

Verna Felton

22 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

On Goldie — 43 episodes · page 1 of 3

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  1. Ep 174

    Jan 3, 1946 · The Angel of Death

    On New Year's Eve, John Forsythe, a highly intelligent man, discovers his wife Pamela's affair with his best friend, Raymond. Consumed by betrayal, he devises a plan to eliminate both of them. The tension escalates as the night progresses, leading to a shocking turn of events tha…

    29:53
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 176

    Jan 17, 1946 · The Pasteboard Box

    In The Pasteboard Box, a man named Walter is fed up with his tumultuous relationship with his twin brother, Jack. After a heated argument, he devises a plan to fake his own suicide by jumping off a ferry, leaving behind his belongings to make it look convincing. However, when he…

    29:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 177

    Jan 24, 1946 · My Dear Niece

    In My Dear Niece, an elderly widow named Emily Rogers finds herself drawn into a perplexing situation after she places a job advertisement in her local paper. She receives a response from a man named Bruce, who offers her a position that requires little work but pays her $50 week…

    29:36
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 181

    Feb 21, 1946 · Consequence

    During a class reunion, Dr. Philip Martin reconnects with his old friend Ted Wolf, who is about to leave for Ecuador. The evening starts off pleasantly, but as they reminisce, the conversation takes a darker turn, revealing Philip's struggles with his career and health. Ted's pre…

    30:06
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 184

    Mar 14, 1946 · No More Alice

    In No More Alice, a psychiatrist finds himself in a precarious situation after an escaped convict, Frankie Tatham, crosses his path. As he drives home, he reflects on his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Alice, and the bitterness that has grown between them. When Tatham app…

    30:10
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 185

    Mar 21, 1946 · The Lonely Road

    In The Lonely Road, a man named Gare finds his life turned upside down when a mysterious woman named Jenny arrives at his isolated home in response to a job advertisement. As Gare's wife, Helen, engages Jenny as their housekeeper, Gare becomes increasingly captivated and unsettle…

    30:20
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 187

    Apr 4, 1946 · Post Mortem

    In Post Mortem, Josephine Archer is faced with a shocking revelation when she learns that her winning sweepstakes ticket is tucked away in the pocket of her late husband's suit, buried alongside him. As she navigates the emotional turmoil of her husband's death, the urgency to re…

    30:15
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 188

    Apr 11, 1946 · The Name of the Beast

    In The Name of the Beast, Vincent Price stars as a painter who encounters Elmer Krebs, a man with blood on his hands and a desperate demeanor. After finding Elmer in a state of panic and confusion, the painter offers to help him, but it quickly becomes clear that Elmer is involve…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 189

    Apr 18, 1946 · The Night Reveals

    In The Night Reveals, a fire inspector named Harry becomes increasingly suspicious of his wife, Marie, after she mysteriously disappears one night. When he discovers she has been out for longer than she claims, his worry escalates. As Harry investigates her late-night excursions,…

    30:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 190

    Apr 25, 1946 · Dark Journey

    In Dark Journey, a woman prepares to meet her old friend, Ann Brody, after 15 years apart. The anticipation of this reunion brings back painful memories of a weekend that changed their lives forever. As she boards the train, she grapples with her fear and the secrets that have li…

    29:55
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 191

    May 2, 1946 · Crime Without Passion

    In Crime Without Passion, an attorney's life spirals out of control when he kills his lover, a chorus girl, during a confrontation in her apartment. As emotions flare, he grabs a candlestick and strikes her, leading to her death. Overwhelmed by the gravity of his actions, he real…

    29:58
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
  12. Ep 193

    May 16, 1946 · The Plan

    In The Plan, a woman named Helen is thrown into turmoil when her husband, Harvey, receives a late-night phone call from his estranged brother, Al. This unexpected connection brings to light a dark family history, as Harvey's past with Al raises suspicions following a violent inci…

    30:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 195

    May 30, 1946 · The Leading Citizen of Pratt County

    In The Leading Citizen of Pratt County, an aging con-man recounts his rise to prominence in a small, dusty town, where he cleverly manipulates the locals with a fraudulent water scheme. After a disastrous fallout with his partner, he finds himself stranded in a desolate area, onl…

    30:08
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 196

    Jun 6, 1946 · The High Wall

    In The High Wall, a man named Bob Lewis awakens in a hospital for the criminally insane, confused and disoriented. He struggles to remember how he arrived there, recalling only fragments of his life, including a Christmas Eve spent at a hotel and a woman named Amy. As he interact…

    30:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 197

    Jun 13, 1946 · Too Many Smiths

    In Too Many Smiths, Charles Wallingford, a struggling porter, discovers that a slogan contest has a $25,000 prize, which has been won by a man named Pat Smith. Driven by desperation and ambition, Wallingford devises a plan to claim the prize for himself by eliminating the winner.…

    29:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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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.
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Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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