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Mystery, Suspense · 1940–1962

Suspense

823 episodes · CBS

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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

E

Ethel Huber

59 episodes

E

Ellen Morgan

18 episodes

G

Guy Repp

18 episodes

R

Robert Dryden

18 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

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  1. Ep 834

    Jan 3, 1960 · Zero Hour

    'Zero Hour' explores the chilling dynamics between children and their parents as a group of kids, led by Mink, become engrossed in a game called 'Invasion'. As Mink excitedly describes her friend Drill and the game's premise, her mother grows increasingly concerned about the impl…

    24:47
    • Ominous
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 835

    Jan 10, 1960 · The Long Night

    In The Long Night, an old farmer and his young wife find themselves in a precarious situation when news breaks of an escaped lunatic in their area. The madman is after the farmer's rumored hidden money, but the stakes are complicated by the wife's own desires and secrets. As the…

    25:09
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 836

    Jan 17, 1960 · The Time, The Place and the Death

    In The Time, The Place and the Death, a wealthy man named Henry receives a chilling prediction from a gypsy: he will die in two weeks. Rather than succumbing to despair, Henry embraces the knowledge of his fate, feeling liberated by the certainty of his impending death. He shares…

    25:12
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 837

    Jan 24, 1960 · Turnabout

    In Turnabout, a chilling tale unfolds as Walter Carlton, a murderer, invades the home of District Attorney Martin Ross, holding him and his family captive. Walter's sinister plan is to ensure that an innocent man is executed for a crime he committed. As the evening progresses, Ma…

    24:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 838

    Jan 31, 1960 · End of the Road

    Mary Gardner struggles with her tumultuous marriage to Willie Luciano, an abusive man with a violent past. As Willie prepares for a robbery, Mary fears for her life and the safety of their daughter, Elsie. Torn between love and fear, she seeks help from a lawyer who once prosecut…

    24:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 839

    Feb 7, 1960 · The Mystery of Marie Roget

    In The Mystery of Marie Roget, detective Dupin is summoned to investigate the brutal murder of a young woman in Paris. The victim, Marie Roget, bears striking similarities to the unsolved murder of Mary Cecilia Rogers in New York City. As Dupin examines the evidence, including th…

    24:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 840

    Feb 14, 1960 · Sorry, Wrong Number

    In Sorry, Wrong Number, an invalid woman, isolated in her home, becomes increasingly anxious when she overhears a conversation about a planned murder. After a series of frustrating calls to the operator, she learns that the intended victim is a woman who lives near a bridge, and…

    24:35
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 841

    Feb 21, 1960 · Crank Letter

    In Crank Letter, Dr. Fraser is unsettled when he receives a threatening letter accusing him of murder. The letter, which seems to be from a disgruntled patient or their relative, sends him into a panic, leading him to seek help from Lieutenant Neiman. Despite Neiman's initial dis…

    23:29
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 842

    Feb 28, 1960 · Lt Langer's Last Collection

    In Lt Langer's Last Collection, Lieutenant Langer, a morally bankrupt police officer, confronts Bruno, a shopkeeper with a troubled past, demanding $2,000. As Langer pressures Bruno, he experiences severe chest pain, revealing that he is suffering from a heart attack. The tension…

    24:22
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 843

    Mar 6, 1960 · Sleep Is for Children

    In a quiet suburban neighborhood, a woman finds herself home alone while a series of brutal murders have left the community on edge. As she navigates the tension of the night, her daughter locks herself in the bathroom, and the woman receives an unexpected visit from a man with s…

    24:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 844

    Mar 13, 1960 · The Revolution

    In a dictatorship, a couple on their honeymoon finds themselves in peril after they attempt to take a photograph of the dictator, El Supremo. When they are confronted by the police, they learn that their camera has been seized, and they are accused of being involved in an assassi…

    24:25
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 845

    Mar 20, 1960 · Talk About Caruso

    In Talk About Caruso, Joe Trenton, a struggling prize fighter, believes he has the talent to become a successful opera singer. Despite his mediocre singing ability, he is determined to make a name for himself in the opera world, aided by Francesca Lombar, a singer who sees potent…

    23:45
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 846

    Mar 27, 1960 · Coffin for Mr Cash

    In Coffin for Mr. Cash, Pete Wilson, a quiet night superintendent at a crematorium, is approached by his former cellmate Al Thomas with a dangerous proposition: a heist targeting a dollar delivery building filled with millions in cash. Al's plan involves using a construction crew…

    23:48
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 847

    Apr 3, 1960 · A Shipment of Mute Fate

    On an ocean liner, Christopher is determined to smuggle a bushmaster snake back to the United States, despite the captain's warnings about the dangers involved. As he prepares for the journey, the snake escapes, creating a terrifying situation for everyone on board. With the live…

    20:42
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 848

    Apr 10, 1960 · Two Horse Parlay

    In Two Horse Parlay, a desperate gambler named Johnny Sheldon finds himself in deep trouble with a $4,000 debt. To escape his predicament, he concocts a scheme to convince his blind aunt, Aunt Meada, that he is a talented pianist studying under a prestigious teacher. With the clo…

    23:55
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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