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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

R

Robert Readick

12 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

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  1. Ep 907

    Jan 7, 1962 · Breakthrough

    In this tense episode of Suspense, a young man named Willy is determined to escape East Berlin with his mother. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of a divided city, Willy struggles to convince his mother to leave behind her memories and the life she has known. With the b…

    26:45
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 908

    Jan 14, 1962 · Feathers

    'Feathers' tells the story of a gangster named Feathers who is confronted by his former accomplice, Petey, as he prepares to leave the criminal life behind. Petey, disillusioned by the violent and exploitative nature of their money-lending racket, decides to return to Kansas and…

    24:07
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 909

    Jan 21, 1962 · Twenty-Four Sixty-Two

    In the year 2462, a man finds himself imprisoned in a sterile cube, devoid of any personal belongings. As he navigates the eerie environment, he realizes he is in a termination center, where inmates are judged for their 'non-productive' actions. His trial reveals that he is accus…

    22:51
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 910

    Jan 28, 1962 · Please Believe Me

    The episode Please Believe Me centers around Julia and Tony, a couple whose whirlwind romance quickly turns tumultuous. As Julia prepares to visit her family, she confronts Tony about his true intentions, suspecting he may be plotting something sinister with another woman. Their…

    25:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 911

    Feb 4, 1962 · Friday

    In this episode of Suspense, a shipowner boldly defies the superstition that sailing on a Friday is unlucky. He builds a ship named the Friday and hires Captain Friday to command her. Despite warnings from others about the dangers of sailing on that day, he is determined to prove…

    23:09
    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 912

    Feb 11, 1962 · The Man Who Went Back to Save Lincoln

    In The Man Who Went Back to Save Lincoln, a time travel experiment leads a historian to attempt to change the course of history by saving Abraham Lincoln from assassination. As he prepares for his journey, he grapples with the technical and ethical implications of his mission. Th…

    24:21
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 913

    Feb 18, 1962 · The Old Boyfriend

    In The Old Boyfriend, a man named Doug Tyler, just out of prison, reconnects with his former girlfriend, Maggie Sloan, seeking food and shelter. However, Doug's desperation leads him to kidnap Maggie's daughter, Babs, as he attempts to evade the police. As Maggie grapples with he…

    25:22
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 914

    Feb 25, 1962 · Date Night

    In Date Night, a concerned father insists on meeting his daughter's date, Jerry, whom he finds lacking in charm and character. Despite his daughter's protests, he sets strict expectations for her return home after the dance. As the night progresses, the father's anxiety grows, le…

    24:04
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 915

    Mar 4, 1962 · Doom Machine

    Set in the year 2500, Dr. Atlee Ferris develops a groundbreaking artificial brain called Max, designed to generate unlimited solar energy. As Ferris prepares for the final test of Max's capabilities, tensions rise among his human assistants, who grapple with feelings of inferiori…

    21:24
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Sci-fi
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 916

    Mar 11, 1962 · Heads You Lose

    In Heads You Lose, private detectives Steve Kimberley and Rallo Collins are approached by attorney Harrison Ward to locate the missing Joshua Franklin, a financier who disappeared with a fortune years ago. Despite being presumed dead due to terminal illness, Ward claims to have r…

    23:29
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 917

    Mar 18, 1962 · Perchance to Dream

    In Perchance to Dream, a woman named Mary is deeply concerned for her husband, Paul, who has just been discharged from the hospital after a serious accident that resulted in the death of another man's wife. Despite assurances from Dr. Locke, the attending physician, that Paul is…

    22:20
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  12. Ep 918

    Mar 25, 1962 · Memory of a Murder

    In Memory of a Murder, a young janitor named Harry Jonas takes a job at a theater, quickly falling for the beautiful assistant of a magician named Constantine. However, Harry's newfound romance turns dangerous when he learns about the magician's violent jealousy and the mysteriou…

    25:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 919

    Apr 1, 1962 · You Died Last Night

    In You Died Last Night, Joe Prescott, a garage mechanic, finds himself in a life-or-death situation when he meets an alien named Tony. Tony reveals that humanity's atomic energy poses a significant threat to other civilizations, and he has come to assess whether Earth should be d…

    23:28
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 920

    Apr 8, 1962 · Let There Be Light

    A blind man named Bill is holed up in his remote cabin when two strangers, Sam and Gloria, arrive seeking information about a crashed plane. As the storm rages outside, Bill must navigate the dark and his own fears while dealing with the increasingly aggressive intruders. Sam bel…

    23:26
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 921

    Apr 15, 1962 · Brother John

    After a stroke leaves him unable to speak, Charlie wakes up in a hospital to discover that his brother John has been murdered. With no clear answers about John's death, Charlie moves in with the Tremains, John's employers, hoping to uncover the truth. As he adjusts to his new sur…

    23:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • 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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