Suspense - OTNetcast.com

Dec 30 2023 59 ep. 31 mins 33

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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.

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Of Maestro and Man | Suspense (07-20-44)

“The Maestro,” a prizefight manager planning revenge on his star fighter by scalding him to death in the steam room! Original Air Date: July 20, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Peter Lorre Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc

The Beast Must Die | Suspense (07-13-44)

A man vows to kill the hit and run driver who killed his son, and he’s keeping a diary of his plans! Felix Laine a writer by profession of detective novels who was planning to kill a man. He didn’t know his name, where he lived or what he looked like but he knew that […]

The Search for Henri LeFevre | Suspense (07-06-44)

A man who has just finished writing a symphony hears the exact same symphony on the radio. He had just set down the last note on paper he was happy and weary and full of peace. There was a radio near the couch, he sat down and turned it on and felt great horror as […]

The Walls Came Tumbling Down | Suspense (06-29-44)

There’s some nice detection by a newspaperman trying to locate a priceless-but-hidden mural. Father Walsh came to see Mr Darcy a newspaper editor, as he didn’t know where else to turn. Three nights ago a man came to see him demanding that he gave him the bibles marked EB. Father Walsh did not know what […]

The Ten Grand | Suspense (06-22-44)

A story about a penniless dancer who has her empty purse stolen in the subway. When the purse is returned, she finds it loaded with money! Miss Zizi Lewis is taking the subway home late at night when her purse is snatched. A tall dark handsome man recovers her bag for her and disappears in […]

A Friend to Alexander | Suspense (06-15-44)

The story of a very personal reaction to the Hamilton-Burr duel. Original Air Date: June 15, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Geraldine Fitzgerald• Richard Wharfe Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Author:• James Thurber Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc

Case History on Edgar Lowndes | Suspense (06-08-44)

A railroad magnate visits a psychiatrist with complaints of headaches and bad dreams…and with good reason! Original Air Date: June 08, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Thomas Mitchell• Donald Crisp Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc

Fugue in C-Minor | Suspense (06-01-44)

A ghost story about a huge pipe organ built throughout an entire house, and the reason that it tends to play itself. Original Air Date: June 01, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Ida Lupino• Vincent Price Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc

Donovan’s Brain, Part Two | Suspense (05-25-44)

A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan’s brain alive in a jar…not such a good idea! The conclusion of the story begun the week before. Original Air Date: May 25, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Orson Welles Author:• Curt Siodmak Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by […]

Donovan’s Brain, Part One | Suspense (05-18-44)

A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan’s brain alive in a jar…not such a good idea! Original Air Date: May 18, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Suspense Stars:• Orson Welles Author:• Curt Siodmak Writer:• John Dickson Carr Producer:• William Spier Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc