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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

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 — 47 episodes · page 1 of 4

194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962All years
  1. Ep 784

    Jan 4, 1959 · Don't Call Me Mother

    In Don't Call Me Mother, a devoted mother, Laurie, faces the potential loss of her son, Larry, as he announces his intention to marry Roberta, a woman who challenges their close bond. As Laurie grapples with her possessiveness and fear of abandonment, tensions escalate during a d…

    30:03
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 785

    Jan 11, 1959 · Night on Red Mountain

    In Night on Red Mountain, a gas station owner finds himself isolated atop a snowy California mountain as a blizzard rages outside. When a mysterious traveler arrives, he is reminded of his past life and the gang he once belonged to. Tensions rise as the storm traps him and his fa…

    24:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 786

    Jan 18, 1959 · Ride Down Cajon

    In Ride Down Cajon, a night at Ella's Tip Top Cafe takes a dangerous turn when Andy, a night man, finds himself hitching a ride down Cajon Pass in a truck loaded with chickens. The truck's brakes fail, sending them hurtling down the steep highway. With the help of a highway patro…

    19:19
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 787

    Jan 25, 1959 · Four of a Kind

    Rich Fowler, a hitchhiker, gets picked up by the charming but mysterious J. Stuart Belden, who teaches him a high-stakes game called 'License Plate Poker.' What starts as a fun ride quickly escalates into a terrifying ordeal when Belden reveals his true intentions, attempting to…

    18:58
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  5. Ep 788

    Feb 1, 1959 · Return to Dust

    In Return to Dust, James Howard, a research fellow in pathology, finds himself shrinking to a mere fraction of his original size due to a lab accident. As he records a desperate message for his mentor, Dr. Bader, he realizes that he must act quickly to reverse the effects of his…

    19:18
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 789

    Feb 8, 1959 · Death Notice

    In Death Notice, a man named Charlie Slade receives the devastating news that he has advanced leukemia and only a short time left to live. Faced with this grim reality, he chooses to abandon his girlfriend and reconnect with his wife and children, seeking to live each day to the…

    23:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 790

    Feb 15, 1959 · The Signalman

    In The Signalman, a writer named Amy Sayers visits a desolate railroad outpost after two decades, hoping to interview the signalman who has held the same position for years. As she engages him in conversation, she learns that he has been troubled by a strange light and a shadowy…

    19:36
    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 791

    Feb 22, 1959 · Star over Hong Kong

    The episode Star Over Hong Kong features a comedic yet precarious situation involving Celestine Mayhew, a glamorous American movie star who arrives in Hong Kong. As she navigates her welcome with the local press and a rather clueless press attache, Randolph Harbison Smythe, her i…

    24:20
    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 792

    Mar 1, 1959 · The Waxwork

    In The Wax Work, a struggling journalist named Raymond Houston takes on a daunting assignment to spend a night alone in a wax museum's chamber of horrors. The museum is filled with lifelike figures of infamous murderers, creating an unsettling atmosphere that tests his nerves. De…

    23:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 793

    Mar 8, 1959 · Mad Man of Manhattan

    In Mad Man of Manhattan, a man named Lacey Abbott escapes from Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital after two years of silence. He believes that Martin Avery is responsible for the death of his wife, Kate, and is determined to exact revenge. As Lacey confronts Martin, the tension escala…

    24:59
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 794

    Mar 15, 1959 · Death in Box 234

    In Death in Box 234, a bank employee, feeling the thrill of power, concocts a scheme to rob a safety deposit box from within the bank. He finds a desperate accomplice to help him execute the plan, which involves depositing money into a box while keeping half for himself. However,…

    23:36
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  12. Ep 795

    Mar 22, 1959 · Script by Mark Brady

    In Script by Mark Brady, a writer named Mark Brady grapples with the complexities of his marriage and friendship with Jason, his best friend. As Mark struggles to complete his latest murder mystery script, he becomes increasingly uneasy about Jason's frequent visits to his home,…

    23:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 796

    Mar 29, 1959 · John Barbey and Son

    In John Barbey and Son, a father named John is determined to protect his son, Carl, from being taken away to a home for troubled children. As they hide from the authorities, John grapples with the fear of losing his son and the lengths he will go to keep him safe. The situation e…

    25:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 797

    Apr 12, 1959 · Too Hot to Live

    In Too Hot to Live, a weary drifter named Jeff Casey stumbles into Marcus Junction, a small town simmering under a relentless heat wave. As he seeks to fix his broken shoe, he encounters the local sheriff, Benjamin Maxwell, and a colorful cast of townsfolk, including a flirtatiou…

    24:08
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 798

    Apr 19, 1959 · See How He Runs

    In See How He Runs, Poppy, a blind newsstand owner with a troubled past, becomes a key figure in a gangland murder investigation after being accused of fingering a crime boss. The police pressure him for information while the syndicate seeks revenge for the murder of Big Ed Barke…

    18:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Noir
    • 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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