Episode 134 - Van Heflin (Part 2) | Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio) Podcast

Episode 59 - Van Heflin: Oscar winner Van Heflin made memorable appearances in Johnny Eager, 3:10 to Yuma and Shane, and he lent his powerful presence to the radio role of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. In nine visits to Suspense, he played complex... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

64 min listen

Episode 204 - Everett Sloane: Character actor Everett Sloane broke out in radio and onstage before he moved to movies like Citizen Kane and The Lady from Shanghai. His voice was perfect for radio, with a patrician air that could give a character sophistication or menace.... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

65 min listen

Episode 24 - Danny Kaye: In two appearances on Suspense, Danny Kaye traded singing, dancing, and his trademark silliness for thrills and chills. The star of White Christmas and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty plays very effectively against type as a man... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

62 min listen

Episode 168 – Van Johnson (Part 2): Van Johnson is back in the Suspense spotlight in his final three visits to "radio's outstanding theater of thrills." The star of Battleground and The Caine Mutiny (and a Batman TV villain) stars in "Salvage" (originally aired on CBS on... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

91 min listen

Episode 227 – Alan Hale: Burly character actor Alan Hale was a regular presence in films through the 30s and 40s, lending support to stars like Barbara Stanwyck, Basil Rathbone, Humphrey Bogart, and - in over a dozen films - Errol Flynn. Hale made one visit to Suspense... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

68 min listen

Episode 380 – Betty Lou’s Gettin' Out Tonight (The Whistler & Philip Marlowe): Before she menaced puppies as Cruella de Vil, Betty Lou Gerson was one of radio's busiest character actresses. Her husky voice and powerful characterizations added flair to shows like Suspense, Escape, Johnny Dollar, and Sam Spade.... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

67 min listen

BONUS - Best of Lucille Ball: Whether she's making us laugh or keeping us in Suspense, we love Lucille Ball. In this spotlight episode, we'll hear my three favorites from her six visits to "radio's outstanding theater of thrills." First, she's a dance hall girl trying to stay... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

95 min listen

BONUS - Best of Van Heflin: In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my favorite installments of Suspense starring Oscar-winner Van Heflin. First, he's an executive with a murderous plan to climb the corporate ladder in "Three Blind Mice" (originally aired on CBS on January... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

153 min listen

Episode 193 - Van Heflin (Part 3): Van Heflin returns to the podcast in two more old time radio thrillers, including a tale pulled from the history books. We'll hear the star of 3:10 to Yuma as a con man plotting a perfect crime in "Murder of Aunt Delia" (originally aired on CBS on... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

68 min listen

Episode 456 – Secret Agent Substitutes (Man Called X): When a medical emergency sidelined Herbert Marshall in May 1951, three of his friends and fellow actors stepped in to record three episodes of Marshall's radio espionage drama The Man Called X. Ken Thurston, the titular agent played by Marshall, was... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

100 min listen

BONUS - Best of Alan Ladd: For this month's bonus show, I'm sharing my three favorite Suspense episodes starring Shane himself - Alan Ladd. First, he's an ex-con framed for murder in "The Defense Rests" (originally aired on CBS on March 9, 1944). Then, Ladd plays a... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

97 min listen

Episode 6 - Cary Grant: Cary Grant once said "If I ever do any more radio work, I want to do it on Suspense." The legendary leading man made five appearances on "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," and he always gave a wonderful performance. We'll hear him first as... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

64 min listen

Episode 291 - Nancy Coleman: Nancy Coleman got her start in the casts of radio soap operas before she hit the Broadway stage and the big screen. We'll hear her as a young woman who may be losing her mind in "Fear Paints a Picture" (originally aired on CBS on April 13, 1943).... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

91 min listen

Episode 249 - Old Time Radio Halloween 2017 (Suspense): It's alive...it's alive! It's the "Down These Mean Streets" Halloween special, presenting an old time radio chiller guaranteed to get you in the mood for trick or treating. We'll hear Herbert Marshall star in an adaptation of Mary... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

33 min listen

Episode 4 - Vincent Price: Before he was a big screen horror icon, Vincent Price was a busy actor in Hollywood – both on screen and on the air. In his 13 appearances on “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills,” Price played both heroes and crazed villains, and he... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

64 min listen

Episode 39 - Ronald Colman: With his leading man looks and his mellifluous voice, Ronald Colman was a star of both the silent and talking eras of Hollywood. His appearances on radio gave the Oscar winner a chance to put that voice to good use, whether he and his wife Benita Hume... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

63 min listen

Episode 72 - William Powell: Sophisticated and charming on screen, three-time Oscar nominee William Powell showed a different side in his performances on Suspense. His desperate characters - men on the run with greed and murder in their hearts - are miles away from his witty... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

63 min listen

Episode 244 – Margaret Whiting: Through the 40s and 50s, Margaret Whiting was one of America's most popular singing stars. She recorded and performed through the 90s, but she took on relatively few dramatic acting roles. Whiting did, however, lend her powerful voice to four episodes... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

61 min listen

BONUS - Five Favorites: The Saint: For this bonus show, I'm sharing my five favorite old time radio adventures of Simon Templar - "the Robin Hood of modern crime" best known as The Saint. We'll hear Vincent Price as the Saint in "The Sinister Sneeze" (originally aired on NBC on... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

152 min listen

Episode 180 – Joseph Kearns: Though he was rarely the star of the show, Joseph Kearns was one of the most frequently heard voices on Suspense. For years, he played supporting roles and introduced stories as the "Man in Black." He was one of radio's most versatile and... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

71 min listen

BONUS - Best of Comedians: Some of the era's best comedians left the jokes at home when they stepped up to the Suspense microphone. In this bonus episode, we'll hear these funny men and women play effectively against type in five radio thrillers. First, Danny Kaye schemes... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

155 min listen

Episode 305 - Van Heflin (Part 4): Van Heflin bids goodbye to the podcast with his final three appearances on Suspense. First, he's a man who waits years to finish a duel in "The Shot" (AFRS rebroadcast from October 12, 1953). Then, Heflin plays the infamous Public Enemy #1 in "The... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

117 min listen

Episode 334 - Basil of Baker Street (New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes): He dueled on screen with Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power, and Danny Kaye, he was twice nominated for Oscars, and for 14 films and hundreds of radio episodes, Basil Rathbone brought Sherlock Holmes to life. We'll celebrate one of the best actors to wear the... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

96 min listen

Episode 267 - Joseph Kearns (Part 2): After he introduced stories on Suspense as the "Man in Black," Joseph Kearns moved into starring roles on radio's outstanding theater of thrills. We'll hear him in "The Case for Dr. Singer," a tale of atomic espionage ripped from the headlines... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

97 min listen

Episode 567 - Mouse House of Mystery (The Whistler, Sam Spade, & Philip Marlowe): Old time radio fans will recognize some of their favorite performers' voices popping up in classic Disney films, and today we'll hear three of those stars in radio mysteries. Before she was Cruella de Vil in One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Betty... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

95 min listen

Episode 294 - Their Girl Friday: Jan Miner (Boston Blackie, CBS Radio Workshop, & Casey, Crime Photographer): Before she became a commercial star as "Madge" for Palmolive, actress Jan Miner was busy working on the stage and the radio. Miner was heard regularly on soap operas, dramas, and radio detective shows. We'll hear her as Mary Wesley in the syndicated... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

92 min listen

Episode 139 - Victor Jory: Adept at both romantic leads and dastardly villainous roles, Victor Jory enjoyed a long career on stage, screen, and television. His jet black eyes and grim face worked to his advantage on screen, and his rich voice served him well on radio in his... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

65 min listen

Episode 88 - John Lund: We're back with more legends of Hollywood in tales well calculated to keep you in Suspense. This week, our star is John Lund, the boyishly good looking leading man who made thirteen visits to the program. He plays a man conspiring to bump off his... by Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

66 min listen

Episode 470 - If You Want It Dunne Right (Sam Spade & Deadline Mystery): Steve Dunne had big shoes to fill when he was cast as Sam Spade. Dashiell Hammett's private eye had been thrilling listeners since 1946 in weekly adventures starring Howard Duff, but accusations of Communist sympathies cost Duff the gig. Dunne played... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

101 min listen

Episode 266 - Holy Roller (The Saint): Heaven help crooks and thieves - The Saint is on the case! Vincent Price stars as Simon Templar, "the Robin Hood of modern crime," in three old time radio mysteries: "The Sinister Sneeze" (originally aired on NBC on June 11, 1950); "The Dame on... by Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

89 min listen

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