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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

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

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194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962All years
  1. Ep 410

    Jan 4, 1951 · Alibi Me

    In Alibi Me, Georgie, a small-time criminal, is pushed to his limits when he kills his competitor, Julie, during a heated confrontation over territory and business. With the police on his tail and a parole officer to report to, Georgie scrambles to create an unshakeable alibi. As…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 411

    Jan 11, 1951 · Vamp Till Dead

    In Vamp Till Dead, a young woman named Amy becomes the secretary for Paul Gentry, a writer haunted by the recent death of his wife, Isabel. As Amy settles into her new role, she quickly senses that Gentry is not just a troubled artist but a man with a sinister past, possibly link…

    31:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 412

    Jan 18, 1951 · The Well-Dressed Corpse

    In The Well-Dressed Corpse, Ruth Franklin, recently recognized as one of America's best-dressed women, faces rejection from a man at a high-profile luncheon. This rejection ignites a fierce desire for revenge, leading her down a dark path. As she navigates the glamorous yet cutth…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 413

    Jan 25, 1951 · Aria from Murder

    In Aria from Murder, renowned bass-baritone Niccolo Marzini makes a shocking confession to Lieutenant Morgan just before his last performance at the Grandia Opera House. As he prepares to sing, he reveals his tumultuous relationship with Leola Dantes, a woman who has led him down…

    29:56
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Romance
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 414

    Feb 1, 1951 · Fragile-Contents Death

    In this tense episode of Suspense, postmaster Jordan's ordinary day takes a dark turn when he receives a frantic phone call informing him that a time bomb is hidden among the thousands of packages in the post office. The caller reveals that the bomb is set to explode at 2:30 PM,…

    29:11
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  6. Ep 415

    Feb 8, 1951 · The Windy City Six

    Set in the vibrant and perilous atmosphere of 1920s Chicago, The Windy City Six follows a jazz band as they perform in a local speakeasy. The band members, led by Carstairs Hamilton, find themselves entangled with gangsters who threaten their lives over a mysterious woman. As the…

    29:53
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 416

    Feb 15, 1951 · The Death Parade

    In The Death Parade, a woman named Ellen Johnson receives a chilling letter that warns her of a murder set to take place in just three hours. As she grapples with the urgency of the situation, she finds herself embroiled in a tense investigation that leads her to confront her own…

    28:58
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 418

    Mar 1, 1951 · The Gift of Jumbo Brannigan

    In The Gift of Jumbo Brannigan, Jumbo, a seasoned safecracker, is released from prison and is eager to dive back into his old life of crime. However, he faces an unusual dilemma when his young son presents him with a moral quandary that challenges his criminal instincts. As Jumbo…

    28:59
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 419

    Mar 8, 1951 · A Vision of Death

    In this episode of Suspense, a mind reader named Judd and his stunning assistant Aurora perform their captivating act at a nightclub. Judd believes their performance relies solely on clever tricks and signals, but he soon realizes that Aurora has a true gift for telepathy. As the…

    29:00
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 421

    Mar 22, 1951 · Three Lethal Words

    In this episode of Suspense, a former screenwriter, Jane Winters, visits Philip Lewis, now head of the studio story department, to pitch a chilling narrative. She describes a character, Sally Summers, who is desperate for love and affection, leading her to commit a shocking act o…

    29:26
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 422

    Mar 29, 1951 · Death Pitch

    In the world of the circus, Nick Arnold is consumed by his desire to own the show and eliminate those who threaten his ambitions. As he interacts with his brother and fellow performers, he becomes increasingly frustrated with the incompetence of his partner, Lee. The atmosphere i…

    28:40
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 423

    Apr 5, 1951 · Murder in G Flat

    In Murder in G Flat, a meek piano tuner named Hercules Remington inadvertently becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation when his bag of tuning tools is switched with a bag containing $25,000. After realizing the mix-up, he is apprehended by the police while trying to contact hi…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 424

    Apr 12, 1951 · Early to Death

    'Early to Death' features a couple caught in a web of greed and deception after a plane crash in the Mexican desert. They plan to steal a $300,000 payroll but must navigate the aftermath of the crash while pretending to be survivors. As they concoct a story to mislead investigato…

    30:26
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 426

    Apr 26, 1951 · The Thirteenth Sound

    In The Thirteenth Sound, a woman named Mrs. Skinner finds herself in a precarious situation after she murders her husband. Plagued by a high-pitched noise reminiscent of chalk on a blackboard, she attempts to maintain her composure while dealing with the fallout of her actions. A…

    27:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 427

    May 3, 1951 · When the Bough Breaks

    In When the Bough Breaks, a newlywed woman struggles with the emotional fallout of her grandfather's murder, for which she was acquitted. As she and her husband settle into their new life, the shadow of her past looms large, creating tension in their relationship. The husband, Ha…

    29:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • 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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