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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

E

Ethel Huber

59 episodes

G

Guy Repp

18 episodes

R

Robert Dryden

18 episodes

L

Larry Haines

14 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 882

    Jun 25, 1961 · Call Me at Half Past

    In Call Me at Half Past, a man named Cliff is cornered in a hotel room by his unstable wife, Franny, who has escaped from a mental institution. As she reveals her intent to kill him, Cliff tries to reason with her, using their past and her supposed recovery as leverage to stall f…

    23:49
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 883

    Jul 2, 1961 · Night of the Storm

    In Night of the Storm, a desperate woman, Emily, fights to save her husband Jim from execution for a murder he insists he did not commit. As the clock ticks down to his execution, Emily seeks out the truth, suspecting that her brother-in-law Steve may have a hidden agenda. With a…

    22:26
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 884

    Jul 9, 1961 · Epitaph

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, Lucinda mourns her sister Phoebe, who has recently passed away under mysterious circumstances. As Lucinda confronts her brother-in-law Martin, she becomes increasingly convinced that he is responsible for Phoebe's death. Despite Martin's atte…

    24:42
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 885

    Jul 16, 1961 · The Man Who Knew How to Hate

    In The Man Who Knew How to Hate, a commuter named Peter becomes infatuated with Grace, a stunning woman he meets while riding the train. Grace is married to Albert, a penny-pinching man who seems to bore her. Driven by jealousy and desire, Peter befriends Albert to get closer to…

    24:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 886

    Jul 23, 1961 · Stranger with My Face

    In Stranger with My Face, a man named Edward Walters finds himself in Chicago, disoriented and with no memory of how he arrived. He is confronted with the shocking realization that he is living under a different identity, that of Chuck Morris, and that he is wanted for murder. As…

    24:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 887

    Jul 30, 1961 · You Can Die Laughing

    In You Can Die Laughing, Betty Willoughby is fed up with her husband's incessant laughter and practical jokes, which have become unbearable. With the help of her lover, Jack, she devises a meticulous plan to murder Herbert and free herself from his jovial tyranny. However, compli…

    23:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 888

    Aug 6, 1961 · Bells

    In Bells, Henry and Lucy Fielding find what appears to be their dream home at an unbelievable price. However, their excitement quickly turns to dread as they experience strange disturbances, including eerie noises and supernatural manifestations. Lucy believes her psychic abiliti…

    23:39
    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 889

    Aug 20, 1961 · Murder Is a Matter of Opinion

    In Murder Is a Matter of Opinion, two law school brothers, Frank and Brian, decide to stage a mock murder to settle their heated debate on capital punishment. Frank will play the victim while Brian takes on the role of the murderer, with Frank defending him in a mock trial. Howev…

    23:51
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 890

    Aug 27, 1961 · Sold to Satan

    In Sold to Satan, two business partners, Frank and Harry, are ensnared by a blackmailing model named Diane. She demands a hefty salary increase and threatens to reveal compromising photographs that could ruin their lives. As tensions rise, Frank's adopted son, Doug, becomes roman…

    23:29
    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 891

    Sep 3, 1961 · The Juvenile Rebellion

    In The Juvenile Rebellion, Ethan Miller, an English teacher at a junior high school, finds himself entangled in a bizarre situation when he discovers a notebook belonging to his student, Mary Newhall. The notebook contains strange names and addresses, leading him to investigate f…

    23:41
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 892

    Sep 17, 1961 · The Green Idol

    In The Green Idol, a couple from Maine, Herbert and Ethel, find themselves in the bustling city of Mecca. While exploring the vibrant streets and markets, they hear warnings about a cursed idol associated with the Hindu shopkeeper Al Hammid. Ignoring the advice, Herbert's bravado…

    23:41
    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  12. Ep 893

    Sep 24, 1961 · The Man in the Fog

    As a mysterious killer stalks the streets of London, the police struggle to find a pattern in the murders of women occurring in the fog. The community is gripped by fear, and a couple becomes increasingly involved in the investigation. They analyze a map of the crime scenes and t…

    28:56
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 894

    Oct 1, 1961 · No Hiding Place

    In No Hiding Place, Sam Endover proudly unveils his family's fallout shelter, believing it will protect them from the dangers of a nuclear attack. However, when a sudden mudslide threatens their home, the family must take refuge in the shelter, testing their resolve and the shelt…

    23:53
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 895

    Oct 8, 1961 · Dreams

    In Dreams, Robert Kingman is haunted by a series of disturbing dreams that foretell tragic events, including a murder. Desperate for answers, he approaches Dr. Harris, a student of the supernatural, to seek help. Kingman believes he is responsible for the murder, not through dire…

    23:29
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 896

    Oct 15, 1961 · Seeds of Disaster

    In Seeds of Disaster, a man grapples with panic when he discovers that his wife's beloved cat has died, possibly from poisonous seeds he purchased during a trip. As he recalls the cat's last moments and the seeds' potential danger, he becomes increasingly anxious about his daught…

    23:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
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Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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