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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

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 — 45 episodes · page 1 of 3

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  1. Ep 632

    Jan 10, 1956 · Two Platinum Capsules

    In Two Platinum Capsules, two young boys stumble upon radium capsules at a city dump, unaware of the deadly danger they carry. As the boys play with the capsules, their parents and authorities become increasingly alarmed when the capsules are reported missing from a local hospita…

    24:17
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 633

    Jan 17, 1956 · End of the String

    In End of the String, a jeweler named Sam Hyla receives a million-dollar pearl necklace, only to discover that it has been switched with a box of sugar cubes. As the police investigate the theft, Mark Hendricks, a young associate, becomes embroiled in the unfolding drama. With th…

    30:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 634

    Jan 24, 1956 · The Cellar Door

    In The Cellar Door, a seemingly ordinary Sunday takes a terrifying turn when a couple, Joe and Anne, accidentally lock themselves in their basement while their two-year-old son, Sandy, is left unattended upstairs. As they attempt to free themselves, they grapple with their growin…

    30:10
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 635

    Jan 31, 1956 · Arctic Rescue

    Set in 1852, Arctic Rescue follows the desperate journey of Captain Jonathan Blake and his crew as they attempt to locate the missing Franklin expedition in the treacherous Arctic. With the harsh winter closing in, the men battle not only the unforgiving landscape but also their…

    30:17
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 636

    Feb 7, 1956 · Variations on a Theme

    'Variations on a Theme' follows a man named Herman who devises a sinister plan to murder his wife, Joe, a constant source of irritation. He prepares a trunk to conceal her body, intending to dispose of it in a lake during a fishing trip. As he executes his plan, he feels relief a…

    30:35
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 637

    Feb 14, 1956 · Listen Young Lovers

    In Listen Young Lovers, a young couple in Czechoslovakia, Yenrik and Melada, grapple with the oppressive Communist regime that threatens their future. After Yenrik is expelled from university for his intellectual pursuits, he realizes the peril they face, including arrest and tor…

    28:46
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Romance
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
  7. Ep 638

    Feb 21, 1956 · Hollywood Hostages

    As a movie crew arrives at a desolate ghost town to shoot a film, they unwittingly cross paths with two criminals on the run. Initially believing the criminals are part of a practical joke orchestrated by their director, the crew soon discovers the reality of their situation. Ten…

    30:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 639

    Feb 28, 1956 · The Diary of Captain Scott

    This episode of Suspense recounts the harrowing journey of Captain Scott and his team as they attempt to return from the South Pole after discovering they were beaten to their goal. As they struggle against extreme cold, frostbite, and dwindling rations, tensions rise among the m…

    29:12
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 640

    Mar 6, 1956 · Quiet Night

    In Quiet Night, a group of three convicts on a Florida road gang orchestrates a daring escape through the perilous Everglades. As they listen to the distant sound of an airplane overhead, they dream of freedom and a life beyond the prison walls. However, their escape is fraught w…

    29:55
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 641

    Mar 13, 1956 · The Groom of the Ladder

    John Price, a hangman, struggles with his isolated existence and the contempt he faces from society. As he seeks companionship and respect, he becomes increasingly desperate, resorting to threats and manipulation to maintain his position. The tension escalates when he learns that…

    28:09
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 642

    Mar 20, 1956 · Gallardo

    The story unfolds in a circus setting, focusing on Rudy, an aerial catcher, who harbors deep jealousy and hatred towards his partner, Nicky, due to his feelings for Feather, a beautiful flyer. As tensions escalate during rehearsals, Rudy's inner turmoil grows, leading him to a ch…

    30:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 643

    Mar 27, 1956 · The Murderess

    In The Murderess, a woman reflects on her life as she faces the reality of an innocent woman, Margaret Bailey, scheduled to be executed for the murder she committed. As the clock ticks down to the execution, she struggles with her conscience, recalling the events that led to the…

    27:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 644

    Apr 3, 1956 · Game Hunt

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a seasoned big-game hunter, Arcross, takes a trophy-seeking amateur, Babson, into the African wilderness to hunt a lion. Their safari has been relatively safe until now, but the hunt quickly turns perilous when Babson fires at the lion and wo…

    29:40
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 645

    Apr 10, 1956 · The Lonely Heart

    In The Lonely Heart, Scotland Yard's Chief Inspector Finchley delves into the mysterious disappearance of Esther Leach, who vanished two years ago. Her husband, Stanley, becomes the prime suspect, yet the absence of her body complicates the investigation. As Finchley interrogates…

    25:03
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 646

    Apr 17, 1956 · The Seventh Letter

    In The Seventh Letter, a postman is found dead in a quiet suburban neighborhood, stabbed in the back while on his collection route. As the police investigate, they discover six letters scattered near the body, with one missing that could provide crucial evidence. The detectives d…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • 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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