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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

W

Wally Maher

98 episodes

W

William Johnstone

61 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 322

    Jan 6, 1949 · To Find Help

    In this tense episode of Suspense, an elderly woman named Mrs. Gillis hires a seemingly meek handyman, Howard Wilton, to help with her heavy work. Despite her friend Mr. Armstrong's warnings about the young man, she dismisses her concerns, believing she can handle the situation.…

    29:51
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  2. Ep 323

    Jan 13, 1949 · The Too Perfect Alibi

    In The Too Perfect Alibi, a charming and affluent man named Sam becomes consumed by jealousy when his best friend Jack announces his engagement to Catherine, the woman Sam loves. As the wedding date approaches, Sam devises a meticulous plan to eliminate Jack, believing that a per…

    30:04
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 324

    Jan 20, 1949 · If the Dead Could Talk

    Set against the backdrop of a traveling circus, Joe is devastated when he learns that his best friend Tommy is planning to marry Fran, the woman Joe secretly loves. As they journey from Tulsa to St. Louis on a circus train, Joe's internal struggle intensifies, leading him to drin…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Romance
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 325

    Jan 27, 1949 · The Thing in the Window

    In The Thing in the Window, a man named Martin Ames notices a suspicious figure slumped in a chair in an apartment across the street. Convinced that the figure is a dead body, he becomes increasingly anxious and attempts to alert the building's superintendent, but no one else see…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  5. Ep 326

    Feb 3, 1949 · Backseat Driver

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a couple, Joe and Ellie, enjoy a night out at the movies in Beverly Hills. However, their evening quickly spirals into a nightmare when a ruthless killer takes control of their car as they leave the theater. As they drive through the dark and…

    30:03
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  6. Ep 327

    Feb 10, 1949 · De Mortuis

    In De Mortuis, an English doctor becomes captivated by the thrill of murder, discovering a disturbing satisfaction in his actions. As he navigates the complexities of his life, including his relationships and the secrets he harbors, he finds himself drawn deeper into a web of dec…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 328

    Feb 17, 1949 · Catch Me If You Can

    In Catch Me If You Can, a woman named Margo is isolated in a mountain inn with her ill husband, Phil, and a looming threat of a detective's arrival. After a heated argument about their failing marriage, Margo resorts to desperate measures when Phil threatens to divorce her, revea…

    30:07
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 329

    Feb 24, 1949 · Where There's a Will

    In this tense episode of Suspense, an Englishman named Ridgeway is drowning in gambling debts and faces a deadline to raise £10,000. With his wealthy aunt, Mrs. Harter, recently changing her will in his favor, he concocts a plan to scare her into an early demise, believing it to…

    30:04
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 330

    Mar 3, 1949 · The Lovebirds

    In The Lovebirds, a seemingly devoted wife, Martha, struggles with her resentment towards her chronically ill husband, Sam. As they celebrate their seventh anniversary, Martha's facade of love begins to crack under the weight of her true feelings. While their friends admire the c…

    30:09
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 331

    Mar 10, 1949 · Three O'Clock

    In this tense episode of Suspense, a man is captured and tied to a time bomb set to detonate at three o'clock. As he grapples with his predicament, he learns that his life hangs in the balance due to a betrayal that led to his current situation. With his captors unaware of his de…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 332

    Mar 17, 1949 · Murder Through the Looking Glass

    In Murder Through the Looking Glass, a man named Jeffrey Bruno finds himself on a train to Philadelphia, disoriented and unable to recall how he arrived. As he searches through his belongings, he discovers a wallet containing the identification of John Blake, an insurance agent w…

    29:58
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  12. Ep 333

    Mar 24, 1949 · Dead Ernest

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, Ernest Powers, a 34-year-old man with catalepsy, finds himself in a life-threatening situation after being struck by a car. As he lies unconscious, witnesses and medical personnel mistakenly assume he is dead, despite his condition mimicking…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 334

    Mar 31, 1949 · You Can't Die Twice

    In You Can't Die Twice, a man named Sam Brown is mistakenly reported dead after a hit-and-run accident. Instead of revealing the truth, he decides to let his wife, Katie, collect the insurance money while he goes into hiding. As Sam navigates his new life away from home, he faces…

    29:55
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 335

    Apr 7, 1949 · The Noose of Coincidence

    In The Noose of Coincidence, a quiet bookseller named Christopher Swan meets an enigmatic man who shares his name and claims to possess the ability to foresee the future. Initially skeptical, Swan's curiosity piques as the stranger hints at personal details about his life, includ…

    29:45
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 336

    Apr 14, 1949 · Murder in Black and White

    In Murder in Black and White, a seemingly unremarkable man devises a detailed plan to kill his business partner, Tom. He believes he has thought of everything to ensure the perfect crime, from muffling the gunshot to cleaning up afterward. As he executes his plan, he feels confid…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • 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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