
Suspense presented some of the best stories of the thriller genre. Although classic short stories and novellas were sometimes adapted, many of the best Suspense scripts were original radio plays created for the show. Rightly considered one of Radio’s greatest programs, the relationship between Suspense and the motion picture industry is undeniable.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionDramaPerforming ArtsArts | |||

Two “hams” who are working on a secret defense weapon and talking to each other by shortwave. One of them is killed while talking to the other on the air.
Original Air Date: March 30, 1944
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Suspense
Stars:
• Sonny Tufts
Wr... more
A Hollywood movie director joins the New York police in a hunt for a Nazi spy, murderer, and all-around bad guy.
Original Air Date: March 23, 1944
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Suspense
Star:
• Joseph Cotten
Writer:
• John Dickson Carr
Producer:
• Wi... more
Set in London in the year 1888, a London terrorized by the fifth in a succession of recent murders, murders of young attractive women. The unknown killer at large and little else absorbed their horrified imagination of the great city. A couple suspec... more
A man wakes up lying on a street, with no memories of the previous three and one half years!
Original Air Date: November 30, 1944
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Suspense
Star:
• Cary Grant
Writer:
• John Dickson Carr
Author:
• Cornell Woolrich
Produc... more
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A long-running anthology of suspense stories, blending classic radio thrillers with original dramas crafted for intense, character-driven plots. Episodes span noir, wartime intrigue, and psychological twists, often centered on identity, crime, and moral ambiguity, brought to life by strong performances and atmospheric production. The collection is notable for its mix of period-piece settings and sharp twists, making it appealing to fans of vintage radio drama and modern suspense alike.
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Recent guests on Suspense include:
1. Sonny Tufts
2. Joseph Cotten
3. Maureen O'Hara
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