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Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

Mean Streets Podcasts
Suspense
Christmas
Roma Wines
Hollywood
It's a Wonderful Life
Frank Lovejoy
Lux Radio Theatre
You'll Never See Me Again
Donovan's Brain
Jack Benny
Old Time Radio
The Bishop's Wife
Lillian Gish
Vanessa Brown
The Maltese Falcon
Double Indemnity
The Killers
Dracula
Murder
Ghost Hunt

Presenting 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.

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We salute one of the all-time great radio actors with his best performances from Suspense. Best known as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, William Conrad lent his voice to hundreds of characters on the air including memorable parts in these episodes. ... more

Trick or treat! We're celebrating Halloween with Orson Welles as he stars in some very scary stories from the golden age of radio. First, he plays the count himself in the Mercury Theatre's adaptation of Dracula (originally aired on CBS on July 11, 1... more

We wrap up our series of classic Hollywood horror with a movie starring a pair of iconic movie monsters. Bride of Frankenstein saw the return of Boris Karloff's creature and the introduction of his mate, she of the high hair and hiss and played by El... more

Rats! Our series of scariest stories from Suspense continues with a showcase of radio sound effects. Listen as a horde of ravenous rodents comes to life in one of the all-time terror treats of the radio era. Vincent Price stars in "Three Skeleton Key... more

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Dorothy McGuire
Film actress who starred in The Spiral Staircase and several Suspense radio plays
Episode: Episode 471 - Stars of "The Spiral Staircase"
Kent Smith
Film and stage actor who co-starred in The Spiral Staircase and Suspense
Episode: Episode 471 - Stars of "The Spiral Staircase"
Ethel Barrymore
Stage and screen actress who appeared in The Spiral Staircase and Suspense
Episode: Episode 471 - Stars of "The Spiral Staircase"
Gene Kelly
Actor and performer who co-starred in the Suspense play “To Find Help”
Episode: Episode 471 - Stars of "The Spiral Staircase"
Charles Laughton
Actor who played Sir Simon in The Canterville Ghost and starred in Suspense dramas
Episode: Episode 469 - Stars of "The Canterville Ghost"
Robert Young
Actor who starred in the Suspense drama You'll Never See Me Again
Episode: Episode 469 - Stars of "The Canterville Ghost"
Margaret O'Brien
Actor who starred in The Screaming Woman and played Lady Jessica in The Canterville Ghost
Episode: Episode 469 - Stars of "The Canterville Ghost"
Gregory Peck
Starring actor in Hitchhike Poker and Captain Horatio Hornblower adaptation
Warner Brothers / Lux Radio Theatre
Episode: Episode 468 - Star of "Captain Horatio Hornblower"
Pat O'Brien
Starred as Knute Rockne in the Lux Radio Theatre production and onscreen roles
Warner Brothers / Lux Radio Theatre
Episode: Episode 467 - Stars of "Knute Rockne, All American"

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Robert Montgomery
Host of the program as introduced in the episode.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 629 ratings
  • I so enjoyed this presenter's other podcast "Down These Mean Streets" that I subscribed to this one: Personable and well researched, it is an interesting selection of Old Time Radio programmes

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steph Bunny
    a month ago
  • Gregory Peck and Burt Lancaster are the two greatest film actors ever. Peck's performance here is outstanding.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Patrick
    a month ago
  • Great Suspense Episode

    Suspense is such a great old show, well written and excellent acting. I especially like this show as it has compilations of one actor and their Suspense episodes or a cast from a show doing the episodes. My only issue is with the host’s volume. The sibilance is so bad and blasts so loud I skip through all the intros. Happy these shows are being podcast though and well worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KelGenie
    United States3 months ago
  • Suspense Hours😱🤦🏻

    Wow baaaaad era now requires NPR-like intro

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Braindoc1227
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    FrankTampa
    United States4 months ago

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The host brings great context and history to classic episodes.
High production quality and star power are consistently showcased.
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#98
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#53
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#56
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#27
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Episode 412 - Harry Bartell
Q: What was the first performance featuring Harry Bartell?
The first performance was 'Final Payment,' which revolves around an insurance fraud scheme.

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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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1. Dorothy McGuire
2. Kent Smith
3. Ethel Barrymore
4. Gene Kelly
5. Charles Laughton
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7. Margaret O'Brien
8. Gregory Peck

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