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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

B

Ben Wright

48 episodes

H

Herb Butterfield

48 episodes

P

Paula Winslowe

37 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 — 49 episodes · page 1 of 4

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  1. Ep 580

    Jan 13, 1955 · Final Payment

    In Final Payment, two old army friends, Joe and Sam, reunite and hatch a plan to commit insurance fraud that promises a payout of $100,000. Joe, struggling to support his family, is drawn into Sam's scheme, which involves a staged accident where Joe would hit Sam with his car. As…

    25:19
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 581

    Jan 20, 1955 · Study of a Murderer

    In Study of a Murderer, a married man named Hank faces a downward spiral after losing his job, which exacerbates his mental health issues. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with a series of local murders, his wife grows concerned about his erratic behavior and the toll it takes…

    25:04
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 582

    Jan 27, 1955 · The Operation

    In The Operation, a robber named Carter finds himself in a dire situation when he attempts to hold up a doctor's office. However, his plans take a turn when his accomplice is shot, leaving him with no choice but to perform surgery under duress. With a nurse at his side, Carter mu…

    23:58
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 583

    Feb 3, 1955 · A Killing in Abilene

    In A Killing in Abilene, a man named Mander arrives in Pleasant Valley, determined to bring Lee Burridge to justice for the murder of his brother. The townsfolk, however, are ready to lynch Burridge for another murder, complicating Mander's quest for a fair trial. As he navigates…

    24:24
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 584

    Feb 10, 1955 · Diagnosis of Death

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a hypochondriac named Simon Davis accidentally overhears a malignant diagnosis meant for another patient. Convinced he has only months to live, Simon becomes distraught and disappears, leaving his worried wife and doctor to piece together his…

    24:03
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 585

    Feb 17, 1955 · The Man with the Steel Teeth

    In The Man with the Steel Teeth, an American journalist finds himself imprisoned by the Soviet Secret Police in Lubyanka Prison, where he is subjected to intense psychological torture by Inspector Gou Barrvin, a man with a terrifying set of steel teeth. As he struggles to maintai…

    24:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 586

    Feb 22, 1955 · Waiting

    In Waiting, three women—Eileen, Harriet, and Mrs. Martinson—gather in a tense vigil as they await the fate of Norman, a man condemned to die. As the clock ticks down to his execution, they confront their conflicting feelings about his innocence and the events leading up to his co…

    23:44
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 587

    Mar 1, 1955 · The Screaming Woman

    On Thanksgiving Day, a little girl named Margaret hears a woman screaming from a vacant lot, convinced that she is buried alive beneath the dirt and debris. As she rushes home to tell her family, her mother and father dismiss her frantic claims, prioritizing their holiday dinner…

    24:25
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 588

    Mar 8, 1955 · Nobody Ever Quits

    In Nobody Ever Quits, a man named Walt, who has tried to leave his criminal past behind, finds himself in a precarious situation when an old acquaintance recognizes him during a blizzard. As he and his pregnant wife, Sally, prepare for a long night in their remote gas station, te…

    24:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 589

    Mar 15, 1955 · The Game

    In The Game, two friends, Red and Pen, find themselves bored on a summer afternoon and decide to engage in a reckless game of Russian Roulette. As they drink and challenge each other, the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense, revealing their insecurities and the pressure of prov…

    24:44
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 591

    Mar 29, 1955 · Give Me Liberty

    In Give Me Liberty, an escaped convict finds himself handcuffed to a detective after a train crash. With his freedom at stake and a hidden fortune of $250,000 to reclaim, he must find a way to remove the cuffs. As he encounters a woman who could assist him, tensions rise and desp…

    24:55
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Ep 592

    Apr 5, 1955 · Zero Hour

    'Zero Hour' follows Mink, a spirited young girl who is captivated by a game called 'Invasion.' As she and her friend Anna prepare for the game's climax, Mink's mother, Mrs. Morris, becomes increasingly concerned about the strange nature of the game and its mysterious leader, Dril…

    24:57
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 593

    Apr 12, 1955 · The Lunch Kit

    'The Lunch Kit' features a factory worker on a mission to execute a deadly plan involving a bomb hidden in his lunch kit. As he navigates unexpected obstacles on his way to the factory, he faces distractions that threaten to derail his carefully laid plans. With the clock ticking…

    24:21
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  14. Ep 594

    Apr 19, 1955 · Speed Trap

    In Speed Trap, two highway patrol officers find themselves on a dangerous mountain road, pursuing a reckless, drunken driver. As they navigate the slick conditions, one officer, Craig Hollister, is particularly anxious about his wife driving on the same road. The tension escalate…

    23:51
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 595

    Apr 26, 1955 · Sight Unseen

    The story follows Colin Ferragut, a journalist who feels an unsettling presence as he spends time in a park. He notices two ordinary-looking men in bowler hats who seem to be watching him. As he tries to shake off his paranoia, he meets with his girlfriend, Elin, but the sense of…

    24:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
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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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