Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Mean Streets PodcastsPresenting the biggest legends of Hollywood starring in "Suspense," radio's outstanding theater of thrills! Each week, we'll hear two chillers from this old time radio classic featuring one of the all-time great stars of stage and screen.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 566 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsTV & Film | |||
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We wrap up our Hitchcock series with a bonus episode featuring stories from Suspense that were later adapted as episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents on television. Charles Laughton is a patriarch with a problem in "Wet Saturday" (originally aired on... more
Shadow of a Doubt was Alfred Hitchcock's favorite of the many classic films he directed, with its small town setting disrupted by the arrival of a dastardly murderer on the run from police. Joseph Cotten played the charming killer, and Teresa Wright ... more
Before he thrilled television audiences with Alfred Hitchcock Presents, there were attempts to bring the master of suspense to radio in his own anthology series. We'll hear the three audition shows as we continue our salute to the great director. Fir... more
Alfred Hitchcock put nine people in a Lifeboat in his thrilling wartime drama, and the cramped and crowded conditions are the perfect setting for some suspense. We'll hear four of the film's stars - Henry Hull, Hume Cronyn, William Bendix, and John H... more
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- Lots of fun
These are great shows, some are a little hokey but even those are worth a listen. I also really enjoy the commentary, hearing about the stars, the writers, and events going on at the time.
Apple Podcasts5FrankTampa
United States2 months ago - Cool
Entertaining shows, capturing a great point in Hollywood with the stars from a great generation of entertainers. The host talks for too long with the start up but just fast forward.
Apple Podcasts4johnfivethousandUnited States6 months ago Thankyou very much , absolutely brilliant
Podcast Addict59 months agosumeet99321- Best actors!
I love all the old time radio shows the story lines are great & the actors are the best ever, just love it
Apple Podcasts5mynameleftout
Australiaa year ago - I love this podcast but now I am worried
I love everything about this podcast: the background information, the obvious love the podcaster has for the radio broadcasts, the high quality of the recordings, and the broadcasts themselves.
But I am worried because my fave podcaster has gone silent for weeks 😳
Apple Podcasts5Carol9862684
Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #88 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | Canada/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #85 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
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Two classic-era radio thrillers are spotlighted, each anchored by a major Hollywood star and built around suspenseful plots, high-stakes drama, and behind-the-scenes industry context. Descriptive host narration weaves in era-appropriate sponsorships and star power, creating a glossy, nostalgic experience that blends performance with cultural history. The mix of film-star prestige, annotated background, and sponsor interludes likely appeals to listeners who enjoy deep dives into classic radio drama and mid-century Hollywood branding, with a format that favors two lead-driven episodes per show.
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Stars on Suspense launched 10 years ago and published 566 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Stars on Suspense include:
1. Herbert Marshall
2. Edmund Gwenn
3. Joel McCrea
4. James Stewart
5. Gloria Swanson
6. William Holden
7. Nancy Gates
8. Lucille Ball
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