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Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 to 1962. It was one of the most popular and critically acclaimed radio shows of the Golden Age...
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Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 to 1962. It was one of the most popular and critically acclaimed radio shows of the Golden Age of Radio, and is still remembered today for its suspenseful stories, excellent production values, and star-studded cast. The show was created and produced by Norman Macdonnell, and was known for its dark and atmospheric stories, which often featured elements of mystery, thriller, and horror. Suspense episodes were typically written by top Hollywood screenwriters and dramatists, and starred some of the biggest names in acting, including Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, and Boris Karloff. The show's signature opening and closing theme music, composed by Bernard Herrmann, is still instantly recognizable today. Suspense episodes were also known for their innovative use of sound effects and music to create a sense of suspense and excitement. Some of the most famous Suspense episodes include:
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- "Sorry, Wrong Number" (1943), starring Agnes Moorehead as a woman who accidentally overhears a murder plot on the phone.
- "The Hitchhiker" (1945), starring Orson Welles as a man who is stalked by a mysterious hitchhiker.
- "On a Country Road" (1954), starring Cary Grant as a man who is stranded on a deserted road with a woman who may be trying to kill him.
- "The Yellow Wallpaper" (1956), starring Agnes Moorehead as a woman who descends into madness while confined to a room by her doctor husband.
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The Black Shawl an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
21 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy The Black Shawl a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Of Maestro And Men an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
19 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy Of Maestro And Men a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
The Beast Must Die an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
17 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy The Beast Must Die a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
The Search For Henri an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
15 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy The Search For Henri a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Walls Come Tumbling an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
13 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy Walls Come Tumbling a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
The Ten Grand an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
11 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy The Ten Grand a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
A Friend To Alexande an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
9 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy A Friend To Alexande a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Case History On Edga an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
7 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy Case History On Edga a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Fugue In C Minor an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
5 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy Fugue In C Minor a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Donovans Brain Part an episode of Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR
3 JUL 2024 · Please enjoy Donovans Brain Part a great episode of the legendary Suspense - Old Time Radio show OTR - a Old Time Radio OTR classic.
Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 to 1962. It was one of the most popular and critically acclaimed radio shows of the Golden Age...
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Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 to 1962. It was one of the most popular and critically acclaimed radio shows of the Golden Age of Radio, and is still remembered today for its suspenseful stories, excellent production values, and star-studded cast. The show was created and produced by Norman Macdonnell, and was known for its dark and atmospheric stories, which often featured elements of mystery, thriller, and horror. Suspense episodes were typically written by top Hollywood screenwriters and dramatists, and starred some of the biggest names in acting, including Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, and Boris Karloff. The show's signature opening and closing theme music, composed by Bernard Herrmann, is still instantly recognizable today. Suspense episodes were also known for their innovative use of sound effects and music to create a sense of suspense and excitement. Some of the most famous Suspense episodes include:
show less
- "Sorry, Wrong Number" (1943), starring Agnes Moorehead as a woman who accidentally overhears a murder plot on the phone.
- "The Hitchhiker" (1945), starring Orson Welles as a man who is stalked by a mysterious hitchhiker.
- "On a Country Road" (1954), starring Cary Grant as a man who is stranded on a deserted road with a woman who may be trying to kill him.
- "The Yellow Wallpaper" (1956), starring Agnes Moorehead as a woman who descends into madness while confined to a room by her doctor husband.
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