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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

H

Herb Butterfield

48 episodes

L

Lawrence Dobkin

26 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 — 42 episodes · page 1 of 3

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  1. Ep 366

    Jan 5, 1950 · I Never Met the Dead Man

    In I Never Met the Dead Man, a truck driver named Joseph R. Wyckoff finds himself in a precarious situation when he witnesses a murder on an empty street. As the police arrive, he becomes the prime suspect despite his protests of innocence. With no alibi and the only witness to t…

    30:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 367

    Jan 12, 1950 · Four Hours to Kill

    In Four Hours to Kill, a man named Theodore arrives at a club to reconnect with his brother Walter after five years of estrangement. Tensions rise as their complicated past resurfaces, revealing a bitter rivalry and unresolved issues. However, the stakes escalate dramatically whe…

    30:15
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 368

    Jan 19, 1950 · The Escape of Lacey Abbott

    In The Escape of Lacey Abbott, a man recently released from Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital is determined to confront the individual he blames for his wife's demise. Lacey Abbott's escape is fraught with tension as he cleverly disguises himself and interacts with various characters…

    30:51
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 369

    Jan 26, 1950 · Mr Diogenes

    In this episode of Suspense, Ozzie Nelson finds himself at a tobacco shop where a weighing machine delivers an unusual fortune: 'Today will be the most memorable day of your life.' As he reflects on the significance of this message, he encounters a strange fat man who seems to sh…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  5. Ep 370

    Feb 2, 1950 · Consideration

    In this tense episode of Suspense, a woman named Ellen finds herself in a precarious situation after losing her and her husband's savings at the racetrack. Her husband, Charles, is under immense pressure as he faces financial ruin and the possibility of prison due to a mortgage h…

    29:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 371

    Feb 9, 1950 · The Butcher's Wife

    In The Butcher's Wife, a liquor clerk named Nick Arnall starts his first day at a Los Angeles supermarket, where he quickly becomes captivated by the alluring wife of the local butcher. Despite knowing the risks involved, Nick's infatuation grows as he engages in a flirtatious ex…

    29:46
    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 372

    Feb 16, 1950 · Murder Strikes Three Times

    In Murder Strikes Three Times, a woman named Laura Starling Morton moves on with her life after the tragic death of her first husband, who was electrocuted in the bathtub. Now married to Charles, she faces an unsettling reality when she discovers that her new brother-in-law, Elme…

    29:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 373

    Feb 23, 1950 · Slow Burn

    In Slow Burn, a disgraced prize-fighter named Johnny Wilson reflects on the events that led him to seek revenge against a war hero who has taken everything from him. After a promising fight, Johnny learns that the war hero's arrival in town has overshadowed his victory, leading t…

    29:53
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 374

    Mar 2, 1950 · Lady Killer

    In Lady Killer, a woman named Peg Lincoln finds herself in a precarious situation when she assumes the identity of another passenger, Miss Nordlinger, to board a flight. As she navigates her new identity, she becomes convinced that a man on the plane is plotting to kill her. With…

    31:50
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 375

    Mar 9, 1950 · Banquo's Chair

    In Banquo's Chair, retired detective Sir William Brent confronts his most infamous unsolved case, the Bedford murder. Invited to a gathering at the eerie Turret House, where the crime occurred, he meets familiar faces, including a journalist and a mystery writer. As they reminisc…

    30:34
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 376

    Mar 16, 1950 · Motive for Murder

    In this gripping episode, a detective returns home to find a dead salesman in his apartment, leading to his wife being accused of the murder. As he navigates the investigation, he faces the challenge of proving her innocence while dealing with the emotional turmoil of the situati…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 377

    Mar 23, 1950 · One and One's a Lonesome

    In this episode of Suspense, George Bellock finds himself entangled in a dangerous plot involving Marie, the new wife of his employer, Henry Grover. After managing Henry's lumber yard during his absence, George is surprised to discover that Henry has returned from his vacation wi…

    30:01
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 378

    Mar 30, 1950 · Blood Sacrifice

    In Blood Sacrifice, a playwright and his star actor, Garrick Drury, are injured in a car accident, leaving Drury in need of a blood transfusion to survive. The playwright, John Scales, learns that he is a match for the transfusion but suffers internal injuries himself. As he grap…

    30:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 379

    Apr 6, 1950 · Salvage

    In this thrilling episode of Suspense, a pilot named Connor is approached by his ex-wife, Gloria, with an intriguing job offer that promises both adventure and financial reward. She reveals that the job involves flying a plane for her new husband, Mike, who has a mysterious treas…

    30:21
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 380

    Apr 13, 1950 · Six Feet Under

    In Six Feet Under, a man endures the harrowing experience of being buried alive for hours each day as part of a carnival act. While trapped underground, he wrestles with claustrophobia and paranoia, particularly concerning his wife, whom he suspects of infidelity. As he reflects…

    29:42
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • 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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