
Suspense | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, psychological thrillers, and suspense from the golden age of radio. Enter gripping stories of murder, danger, deception, desperate choices, and unexpected twists performed by some of the era’s greatest stars. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a ne... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 276 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaArtsFictionPerforming Arts | |||

Suspense presents “Back for Christmas,” originally broadcast December 23, 1943, as episode 71. The archival source labels this recording as episode 3 with a December 2, 1943 date.
Peter Lorre stars in this darkly comic thriller adapted from John Col... more
Suspense presents “Too Hot to Live,” episode 6, with a supplied original broadcast date of October 2, 1950.
In a sweltering small town, unemployed former serviceman Jefferson Casey steps off a freight train for a simple boot repair and finds himself... more
Suspense presents “Break-Up,” listed in this archival source as episode 0, with an original broadcast date of December 3, 1948. William Bendix stars in this tense crime drama, adapted from a Thomas Walsh story.
Disgraced former policeman Marty Conno... more
Suspense presents “I Won’t Take a Minute,” originally broadcast on December 6, 1945. This local archival recording is episode 6. Lee Bowman stars as Kenny in this CBS production, directed and produced by William Spier.
On a dark city street, Kenny w... more
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Old-time mystery and suspense stories anchored by top-tier stars, with heavy emphasis on noir-drenched plots, dramatic twists, and sponsor-integrated storytelling. Listeners can expect classic radio thrillers featuring dangerous schemes, psychological tension, and high-stakes confrontations, often set against glamorous or perilous backdrops. The era's legendary performers and writers are highlighted through polished audio restorations and fresh introductions, making it a strong fit for fans of vintage drama, film-noir atmospherics, and craft-focused storytelling. A standout angle is the prominent use of sponsorship integration that sits naturally in the narratives, preserving the drama while delivering nostalgic branding. This combination o... more
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4. Susan Hayward
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6. Burt Lancaster
7. Edward G. Robinson
8. Rita Hayworth
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