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Suspense - Old Time Radio Thriller

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Suspense
Murder
Betrayal
New York City
Christmas
Crime
Poisoning
The Mountain
Survival
Vincent Price
Fear
Police
Moral Dilemmas
Hollywood
Prison
UFO
Death Notice
New York
Gas Heater
Midnight

Suspense was one of the most popular and successful old time radio dramas during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1942-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. Suspense is renowned for its gripping tales of mystery, horror, and psychological tension. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theateroft... more

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Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more

Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more

Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more

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Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more

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Nurse Johnson
Nurse accompanying Dr. Russell in the emergency call
Healthcare (as depicted in the episode)
Episode: Drive-In | Suspense | 06/14/1959 (Ep806)
Dr. Russell
Emergency physician invited onto the show for the episode's plot twist and role as a central character
Emergency Medical Services (as depicted in the episode)
Episode: Drive-In | Suspense | 06/14/1959 (Ep806)
Jackie Cooper
Actor starring in the episode
Suspense
Episode: The Amateur - Suspense | 05/03/1959 (Ep800)
Myron McCormick
Actor
Episode: Mad Man of Manhattan - Suspense | 03/08/1959 (Ep793)
Herbert Marshall
Actor starring in the Waxwork segment
Suspense (Radio Program)
Episode: The Waxwork - Suspense | 03/01/1959 (Ep792)
Elliot Reid
Starring actor in the episode
Episode: Four of a Kind - Suspense | 01/25/1959 (Ep787)
Joan Bennet
Actress introduced as a performer in the episode
Episode: Four of a Kind - Suspense | 01/25/1959 (Ep787)
Leigh Patrick
Actor starring in the episode
Entertainment/Radio
Episode: My Dear Niece - Suspense | 11/16/1958 (Ep777)
Helmut Dantien
Actor starring in Head Shrinker
Head Shrinker cast
Episode: Headshrinker - Suspense | 10/26/1958 (Ep774)

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Apple Podcasts
#90
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Apple Podcasts
#243
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Apple Podcasts
#77
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Apple Podcasts
#171
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Apple Podcasts
#175
Spain/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#202
South Africa/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#229
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Death at Skirkerud Pond - Suspense | 02/08/1954 (Ep538)
Q: Did you or did you not go through their belongings and search for the money?
Yes, we took the money.
Death at Skirkerud Pond - Suspense | 02/08/1954 (Ep538)
Q: Why couldn't you let them try to reach the border themselves?
They would never have made it.
The One Millionth Joe - Suspense | 06/22/1950 (Ep390)
Q: What happens to Thompson?
Mr. Thompson is arrested after his true intentions are revealed.

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What is Suspense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fans of classic, self-contained audio dramas that rely on dialogue, sound design, and twist endings will find this collection especially appealing. Episodes focus on suspense, crime, and psychological tension, often centered on ordinary people facing extraordinary danger, with standout elements including sharp writing, atmospheric soundscapes, and memorable reveals. The show balances noir-tinged plots with moral dilemmas and features period-specific motifs like savings bonds, public intrigue, and courtroom-style confrontations that echo mid-20th‑century popular culture. A notable strength is the use of renowned guest voice talent and tight, standalone storytelling that works well for binge listening or targeted sponsorships tied to nostalgi... more

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Recent guests on Suspense include:

1. Nurse Johnson
2. Dr. Russell
3. Jackie Cooper
4. Myron McCormick
5. Herbert Marshall
6. Elliot Reid
7. Joan Bennet
8. Leigh Patrick

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