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Suspense

Description

Thriller anthology delivering a new self-contained story each episode, drawing big-name stars into tales of crime, dread, and menace.

Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962.

Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Jul 20, 2026.

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Showtimes

Original schedule

  1. 19429:30 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · night
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  2. 1942–19439:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  3. 19439:00 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  4. 19437:30 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  5. 194310:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  6. 19437:00 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  7. 1943–19478:00 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  8. 19479:30 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  9. 19489:00 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  10. 1948–19519:00 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  11. 1951–19548:00 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  12. 19549:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  13. 1954–19558:00 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  14. 19558:00 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  15. 1955–19568:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  16. 19568:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  17. 19568:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  18. 1956–19584:35 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  19. 19585:30 PM ET
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    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  20. 1958–19605:30 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  21. 1961–19626:35 PM ET
    CBS Radio Network · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Cast & Crew

B
Bob Stevenson
Announcer
F
Frank Martin
Announcer
Larry Thor
Announcer
S
Stuart Metz
Announcer
T
Truman Bradley
Announcer
Abby Lewis
Cast
A
Al Ramsen
Cast
Alice Frost
Cast
Ann Sothern
Cast
Barney Phillips
Cast
Berry Kroeger
Cast
B
Bertram Tanswell
Cast
C
Charlie Ruggles
Cast
C
Court Benson
Cast
D
Donald Woods
Cast
E
Eddie Marr
Cast
E
Edmond 'Eddie' O'Brien
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
Cast
E
Elizabeth Morgan
Cast
E
Ellen Drew
Cast
Elliott Reid
Cast
G
George Kennedy
Cast
Gerald Mohr
Cast
Gil Stratton
Cast
Henry Morgan
Cast
Howard Duff
Cast
I
Ian Wolfe
Cast
J. Carrol Naish
Cast
Jack Kruschen
Cast
J
Jack Lloyd
Cast
Jack Webb
Cast
Jeanne Cagney
Cast
J
Jerome Cowan
Cast
Joan Lorring
Cast
J
John Bagni
Cast
J
John Carroll
Cast
John McIntire
Cast
J
Joyce McCluskey
Cast
K
Katina Paxinou
Cast
L
Lillian Gish
Cast
L
Louis 'Lou' Krugman
Cast
M
Margaret O'Brien
Cast
Marie Wilson
Cast
M
Marie Windsor
Cast
M
Michael Rye
Cast
Miriam Wolfe
Cast
N
Nancy Kelly
Cast
N
Nina Foch
Cast
Peggy Webber
Cast
Peter Lorre
Cast
R
Rita Lloyd
Cast
T
Tom Brown
Cast
Wally Maher
Cast
Walter Greaza
Cast
William Holden
Cast
J
John Peyser
Director
R
Richard Lewis
Director
R
Robert Lewis Shayon
Director
Bernard Herrmann
Music
Lud Gluskin
Musician

References

Hickerson, Jay. The 5th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Swartz, Ph.D., Jon D., Reinehr, Robert C. Handbook of Old Time Radio. Scarecrow Press.
Dunning, John. On the Air : The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Sperdvac Radiogram.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.” New York Times, March 17, 1929.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, October 6, 1929.
Grams Jr., Martin. Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.
Terrace, Vincent. Radio's Golden Years - The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. Collector's Corner.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

The Golden Age of Radio: Program 80 - November, 1976 - Evie JusterJoan Crawford - On the RadioOTRR at archive.orgThe Best of Everything: A Joan Crawford Encyclopedia - Radio AppearancesIntroduction/Theme SongEvening Ratings: (1949-1950: #18)The Golden Age of Radio: Program 88 - Henry HullOld Time Radio Program Logs By Frank Passage and OthersTales of A Happy Kemper by Walter J. Beaupre: Ray Kemper, sound effectsAudio Classics ArchiveTV ListingsEvening Ratings: (1951-1952: #8)Murder and Suspense: Hitchcock's Established Reputation by Martin Grams, JrEscape and Suspense! - Best of SuspenseThrilling DetectiveRadioHorrorHosts.comThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 8 - November, 1970 - William Spier and June HavocSuspense, Murder and Suspense: Hitchcock's Established Reputation by Martin Grams, JrDuffy's Tavern compiled and written by Martin Grams, Jr.Jack the Ripper on Old Time Radio by Paul BeggOTR Plot SpotEvening Ratings: (1946-1947: #12)Evening Ratings: (1948-1949: #15)To Boldly Go... by James F. WidnerFORECAST: Is There a Sponsor in the House? by Martin Grams, Jr.Suspense Collectors Companion (Joe Webb)Radio Programs Featuring Boris KarloffThings Mysterious by James F. WidnerSuspense - 80th Anniversary MarathonEvening Ratings: (1953-1954: #7)The Golden Age of Radio: Program 70 - January, 1976 - William N. RobsonGOOD EVENING: Alfred Hitchcock on Radio by Charles Huck and Martin Grams, Jr.A log by Keith ScottTheme - IntroductionThe Nostalgia Pages ForumsJerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio LogsWalt's OTR Pages - Suspense, The Lost EpisodesEvening Ratings: (1952-1953: #10)The Golden Age of Radio: Program 77 - August, 1976 - Elliott Lewis

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