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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

W

William Johnstone

61 episodes

B

Ben Wright

48 episodes

H

Herb Butterfield

48 episodes

P

Paula Winslowe

37 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 — 38 episodes · page 1 of 3

194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962All years
  1. Ep 455

    Jan 7, 1952 · The Case Against Loo Doc

    Set against the backdrop of the San Francisco Tong wars, The Case Against Lou Dock follows a determined District Attorney and his team as they stake out a laundry shop, hoping to catch the infamous Lou Dock in the act of orchestrating violence. With the Hop Ying Tong and On Sing…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 456

    Jan 14, 1952 · The Fall River Tragedy

    In The Fall River Tragedy, Lizzie Borden, portrayed by Agnes Moorhead, shares her perspective on the brutal murders of her father and stepmother that shocked the nation. As she invites a magazine reporter into her home, Lizzie reflects on the trial that followed the killings, whe…

    30:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 457

    Jan 21, 1952 · The Perfectionist

    In The Perfectionist, a killer prides himself on his meticulous planning and execution of the perfect crime. However, his carefully laid plans unravel when the trunk containing the body of his victim is sent to the home of a crippled man instead of its intended destination. As he…

    29:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 458

    Jan 28, 1952 · Carnival

    In Carnival, Rene, a sideshow attraction known as the mechanical man, presents a façade of emotionless perfection while harboring intense feelings beneath the surface. As he performs for audiences, he reflects on his tumultuous past, including the tragic loss of loved ones and th…

    30:20
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 459

    Feb 4, 1952 · The Treasure Chest of Don Jose

    In The Treasure Chest of Don Jose, a struggling Floridian relocates to Cape Cod, driven by the hope of uncovering the fabled treasure of his ancestor, the notorious pirate Don Jose. As he begins his quest, he is haunted by tales of a curse that has plagued his family for generati…

    29:48
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 460

    Feb 11, 1952 · Odd Man Out

    In this gripping adaptation of Odd Man Out, a team of four men executes a carefully planned robbery, but things quickly spiral out of control when one of them is shot. As they attempt to flee with the stolen money, tensions rise among the group, especially as they must decide whe…

    30:05
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
  7. Ep 461

    Feb 18, 1952 · The Track of the Cat

    In The Track of the Cat, a rancher finds himself alone in the snowy wilderness, hunted by a mysterious and deadly mountain cat. As he fights to keep a fire going to ward off the creature, he reflects on the events that led him to this desperate situation. With his brothers dismis…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 462

    Feb 25, 1952 · A Killing in Las Vegas

    In A Killing in Las Vegas, a dancer named Dixie Evans becomes increasingly convinced that her husband, Charlie, is plotting to kill her. After arriving in Las Vegas for a performance, she finds herself waiting alone at the club for him to pick her up, but he never shows. As the h…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 463

    Mar 3, 1952 · The Thirty-Nine Steps

    In this adaptation of the classic spy thriller, a bored Englishman named Richard Hennigh encounters Frank P. Scudder, a terrified American who believes both their lives are in danger. Scudder reveals that they are being pursued by a shadowy organization linked to a Greek politici…

    30:36
    • Tense
    • Spy
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 464

    Mar 10, 1952 · A Watery Grave

    In A Watery Grave, a determined district attorney finds himself at a crossroads when he uncovers a case against a powerful figure, McNeely, who has the potential to ruin him. As he navigates the murky waters of corruption and intimidation, he is forced to confront the lengths he…

    30:07
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 465

    Mar 17, 1952 · The Wreck of the Old 97

    This episode of Suspense takes listeners on a dramatic journey aboard the Old 97 train, set against the chilling backdrop of its tragic 1903 wreck. As the train travels through treacherous weather, the characters engage in conversations that reveal the pride and determination of…

    28:42
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Supernatural
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 466

    Mar 24, 1952 · A Murder of Necessity

    In A Murder of Necessity, a desperate man named Mark decides to confront his blackmailer, Herbie Sax, who has been extorting him for years. Mark feels he has no choice but to eliminate the threat once and for all. After committing the murder, he is shocked to realize that Herbie…

    30:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 467

    Mar 31, 1952 · The Lady Pamela

    In The Lady Pamela, a resourceful woman named Pamela, recently released from prison, is determined to take down her former partner who betrayed her. As she plots her revenge, she orchestrates a daring heist to reclaim stolen jewels and settle the score. With the tension mounting,…

    29:49
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 468

    Apr 7, 1952 · Remember Me

    In this gripping episode, a desperate young man decides to rob a small shop, but things take a dark turn when he shoots the elderly Jewish shopkeeper during the heist. As he attempts to flee the scene, he unexpectedly runs into a girl who insists they went to Stuyvesant High Scho…

    30:06
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 469

    Apr 14, 1952 · Mate Bram

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, first mate Thomas Bram recounts his harrowing experience aboard the Barqueteen Herbert Fuller. After signing on for the voyage, Bram finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when a triple murder occurs at sea. With a past marked by alcoho…

    29:45
    • 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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