goldie

Free old time radio — transcripts, sponsor breaks intact, open catalog for listeners and builders.

Listen

  • Shows
  • Calendar
  • Search
  • Halloween
  • Genres
  • Moods
  • Themes
  • People
  • Sponsors
  • Upcoming series

Builders

  • Developers
  • Goldie for AI (MCP)
  • api.goldie.fm
  • mcp.goldie.fm
  • llms.txt

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Goldie Pro

Audio from Internet Archive · Logs from the Old Time Radio Researchers. Goldie does not own the recordings.

Privacy · Terms · Contact · Developers · Catalog API api.goldie.fm · MCP mcp.goldie.fm · AI / MCP docs

goldie
ShowsCalendarAIPro
← All shows

Mystery, Suspense · 1940–1962

Suspense

823 episodes · CBS

Play “Sorry, Wrong Number”
  1. Home
  2. /Shows
  3. /Suspense
← All shows

About this show

Suspense is a mystery, suspense radio series (1940–1962) on CBS. Hosted by Joseph Kearns.

Start here

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

William Johnstone

61 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 — 45 episodes · page 1 of 3

194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962All years
  1. Ep 533

    Jan 4, 1954 · On a Country Road

    In this chilling episode of Suspense, a couple's road trip takes a terrifying turn when they run out of gas on a lonely country road during a storm. As they wait for help, they learn about an escaped insane woman, Nellie Goller, who has been brutally murdering people with a meat…

    30:05
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 534

    Jan 11, 1954 · The One Man Crime Wave

    In The One Man Crime Wave, a city is thrown into chaos as a series of brutal murders unfold, each one more shocking than the last. The police are on high alert, investigating the gruesome stabbings of innocent women, with the only clue being an overcoat missing a button. As the t…

    30:07
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 535

    Jan 18, 1954 · The Face Is Familiar

    In The Face Is Familiar, an ordinary man named Tom Jones becomes entangled in a bank robbery scheme when he runs into an old friend, Harry Edmonds, at a train station. The gang of robbers sees Tom as the perfect candidate for their plan, believing his nondescript appearance will…

    30:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 536

    Jan 25, 1954 · Want Ad

    In Want Ad, a small-time crook answers newspaper advertisements to find unsuspecting victims to rob. He believes he has the perfect plan when he targets a woman selling a mink coat, but things take a dark turn when he discovers that her husband has been murdered. As he interacts…

    30:16
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 537

    Feb 1, 1954 · Never Follow a Banjo Act

    In Never Follow a Banjo Act, a mature cabaret star, Rosie Jones, is approached by Ray Cram, an agent seeking to pair her with a promising young singer, Terry Dane. While Rosie has had her share of success, she is wary of the volatile nature of show business, especially when Cram…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 538

    Feb 8, 1954 · Death at Skirkerud Pond

    In Death at Skirkerud Pond, an elderly couple seeks refuge from the Nazis by crossing into Sweden, but their presence threatens the safety of the underground resistance. As tensions rise, the couple is faced with dire consequences for their actions, leading to their tragic demise…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 539

    Feb 15, 1954 · The Outer Limit

    In The Outer Limit, pilot Bill prepares for a groundbreaking test flight of the RJX-1, an experimental rocket jet designed to break through the boundaries of speed and altitude. As he gears up for the mission, his colleagues express concerns about the risks involved, particularly…

    30:11
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 540

    Feb 22, 1954 · Murder by Jury

    In the courtroom, Edward Mason stands accused of murdering his wife, Frieda, a crime he seemingly confessed to in a state of panic. As the trial progresses, the prosecution presents a compelling case, including testimony from the police inspector and Frieda's brother, who suggest…

    30:10
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 541

    Mar 1, 1954 · The Barking Death

    In The Barking Death, a rabid dog, having escaped from a health center, is unwittingly adopted by a little boy. As the boy plays with his new pet, the local authorities scramble to locate the animal, fearing the consequences of a rabies outbreak. The boy's father, who has been bi…

    30:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 542

    Mar 8, 1954 · Circumstantial Terror

    In Circumstantial Terror, an unemployed man, frustrated by his job search, has a confrontation with a liquor store clerk. After a night of simmering anger, he decides to return to the store to apologize. However, upon his arrival, he discovers the clerk has been shot dead, and wi…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 543

    Mar 15, 1954 · The Girl in Car 32

    On a cross-country train, a plainclothes police officer investigates a woman named Genevieve Josephine Johnson, believed to be the accomplice of a notorious jewel thief. As he engages her in conversation to learn about her connections, he finds himself drawn to her charm and beau…

    30:08
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  12. Ep 544

    Mar 22, 1954 · The Guilty Always Run

    In The Guilty Always Run, a man named Jeff is thrust into a nightmare when he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a woman named Karen. As he grapples with the fallout, his wife Janie grows suspicious of his actions, and his best friend Lou pressures him to create an alibi.…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 545

    Mar 29, 1954 · Somebody Help Me

    In Somebody Help Me, a recently divorced man named Ed Franklin struggles with loneliness and desperation. After a chance encounter with a young woman named Eileen, he offers her a ride and they share a meal together. However, beneath his seemingly kind demeanor lies a dark urge t…

    30:10
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 546

    Apr 5, 1954 · Grand Theft

    In Grand Theft, a man concocts an elaborate scheme to defraud an insurance company by claiming a jewel robbery that never happened. As he appraises valuables in a wealthy home, he becomes entangled with the family, particularly the grandmother, who unknowingly holds the key to hi…

    30:16
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 547

    Apr 12, 1954 · Parole to Panic

    In Parole to Panic, an ex-convict named Paul returns home after serving two years in prison, eager to start anew with his wife, Jenny. However, his hopes for a peaceful life are shattered when he learns that members of his old gang are still at large and may be after him. Despite…

    30:16
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
← PreviousPage 1 of 3Next →

FAQ

Can I stream Suspense free on Goldie?
Yes. Suspense episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Suspense episodes are on Goldie?
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.
When did Suspense originally air?
Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Suspense?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.

Robert Montgomery

3 episodes

Elliott Lewis

2 episodes

Harlow Wilcox

1 episode

F

Four-Way Cold Tablets

4 episodes

P

Parliament Cigarettes

4 episodes

M

Marlboro Cigarettes

3 episodes