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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

L

Lawrence Dobkin

26 episodes

R

Richard Beals

24 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 — 25 episodes · page 1 of 2

194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962All years
  1. Ep 732

    Jan 5, 1958 · A Week Ago Wednesday

    'A Week Ago Wednesday' follows Maud Haskin, who arrives home to discover a stranger in her apartment, claiming to have moved in just days prior. Confused and disoriented, Maud learns that her husband, Harry, is dead, murdered in a shocking crime. As she struggles to piece togethe…

    23:05
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 733

    Jan 12, 1958 · The Island

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, two Marines, Corporal Lacey and his partner Kibori, are on patrol in Okinawa when they encounter a beautiful woman and her companions. Lacey, suffering from battle fatigue, shares his dream of a peaceful island, which he believes could be the…

    18:52
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 744

    Mar 30, 1958 · The Sisters

    'The Sisters' features twin sisters Lydia and Ellie living in isolation, with Lydia's fragile mental state leading her to fixate on death and even purchase a coffin for herself. As Ellie grows paranoid about Lydia's intentions, a police officer's visit heightens the tension, reve…

    18:16
    • Ominous
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 746

    Apr 13, 1958 · Win, Place or Die

    'Win, Place or Die' follows Joe Harper, a bookkeeper for the Randolph Theater chain, who is drowning in debt due to his gambling habits. To cover his mounting losses, he starts embezzling cash from the theater's receipts, hoping to pay it back before the upcoming audit. However,…

    24:40
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 751

    May 18, 1958 · Zero Hour

    In Zero Hour, Mink and her friends are captivated by a game called 'Invasion', orchestrated by a boy named Drill. The game seems innocent at first, but as Mink reveals that the Martians plan to take over the world with the help of children, her parents grow uneasy. They begin to…

    24:53
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 761

    Jul 27, 1958 · The Steel River Prison Break

    Set against the backdrop of a looming flood, The Steel River Prison Break follows a group of inmates who meticulously plan their escape from prison. With the floodwaters threatening to engulf the facility, they decide to move up their timetable, knowing that chaos will reign as t…

    21:58
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 762

    Aug 3, 1958 · The Voice of Company A

    In The Voice of Company A, a missile scientist at Cape Canaveral is set to launch a satellite equipped with a tape that repeatedly broadcasts the message 'Thou Shalt Not Kill.' As international tensions escalate, he is confronted by the ghostly figures of his fallen comrades from…

    20:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 763

    Aug 10, 1958 · The Diary of Sophronia Winters

    In The Diary of Sophronia Winters, Sophronia, a newlywed, begins her diary filled with excitement and hope as she embarks on a new life with her husband, Hiram Johnson. However, their romantic getaway takes a sinister turn when they arrive at Hiram's family hotel, which is shroud…

    24:42
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 764

    Aug 17, 1958 · The Bridge

    In The Bridge, a couple, Liz and Max, along with Max's rival, Edith, find themselves in a dire predicament when their car hangs off a bridge by its rear tires. As they dangle precariously above the water, the emotional stakes heighten, revealing underlying tensions in their relat…

    24:17
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 767

    Sep 7, 1958 · The Wait

    Set in an unnamed country during a time of political upheaval, The Wait follows a group of revolutionaries who have just executed several supposed traitors. As they await the arrival of their leader, the characters engage in a tense dialogue about honor, betrayal, and the cost of…

    21:03
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 768

    Sep 14, 1958 · Command

    'Command' follows Captain Redhose and his men as they search for a missing patrol in the dangerous plains. Upon discovering the bodies of the lost soldiers, they grapple with the implications of their orders, which prohibit offensive action against the Native American tribes in t…

    25:32
    • Tense
    • War
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 769

    Sep 21, 1958 · No Hiding Place

    In No Hiding Place, a woman named Sue is haunted by her unstable ex-husband, Carl, who threatens to kill her new husband, Eddie. As they celebrate their recent marriage and Eddie's promotion, Carl's unexpected arrival in their lives shatters their happiness. Despite Sue's assuran…

    24:00
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  13. Ep 770

    Sep 28, 1958 · Affair At Aden

    Johnny Bradley, an American geologist, learns that his fiancée, Beth Tshara, has been kidnapped by Sheikh Fahad of the Yadrissi tribe. Despite the Commissioner’s warnings about the dangers of confronting a tribal chief, Johnny decides to venture into the Arabian hills to rescue h…

    21:26
    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 771

    Oct 5, 1958 · The Man Who Won The War

    In The Man Who Won the War, an Englishman named Roger Bradman insists that he played a crucial role in winning World War I, but his claims are met with skepticism. While staying at a seaside inn, he encounters a German man who expresses interest in his story. As Bradman recounts…

    25:17
    • Tense
    • War
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 772

    Oct 12, 1958 · The Treasure Chest of Don Jose

    In The Treasure Chest of Don Jose, a man finds a poem that he believes will lead him to the buried treasure of his pirate ancestor on Cape Cod. Eager to uncover the riches, he rents a secluded cottage and begins his search, only to be warned by the local police chief about the da…

    19:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
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Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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