Best OTR.FM Network Podcasts (2025)

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Actor’s Blood: A Banquet of Ghosts and the Death of a Star 29:22

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Originally Aired: August 24, 1944 In Suspense #106, “Actor’s Blood,” Broadway legend Maurice Tilleyou gathers his daughter’s friends, lovers, and enemies for a midnight banquet—one that promises to reveal the truth behind star Marcia Tilleyou’s violent death. As thunder crashes outside, old wounds and rivalries resurface, and the line between theat…

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The Diary of Sophronia Winters: A Bride’s Terror in the Empty Hotel 29:34

1d ago29:34

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Originally Aired: August 17, 1944 In Suspense #105, “The Diary of Sophronia Winters,” a lonely spinster’s Florida vacation turns swiftly into a gothic nightmare when a whirlwind romance sweeps her to a deserted Maine hotel and a husband she barely knows. As Sophronia pens her diary, her new life becomes a nightmare of isolation, suspicion, and madn…

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Barton Boy: A Witness Too Young to Die 26:42

2d ago26:42

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Originally Aired: October 1, 1955 When a train robbery leaves baggage clerk Ed Barton dead and his young son Billy gravely wounded, Marshal Dillon launches an urgent investigation into one of the coldest killings Dodge has seen. The strongbox is missing, the killer vanished, and the only witness is a ten-year-old boy with a bullet graze and a broke…

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The Man Who Knew How: Death in the Bath and the Perfect Crime 29:51

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Originally Aired: August 10, 1944 In Suspense #104, “The Man Who Knew How,” a chance conversation on a train plunges the unassuming Mr. Pender into a nightmare of suspicion and obsession. When a stranger boasts of knowing the perfect, undetectable way to murder—by poisoning with a compound triggered by a hot bath—Pender brushes it off as a morbid j…

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Indian White: A Boy Between Two Worlds 26:47

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Originally Aired: September 24, 1955 In Gunsmoke #180, “Indian White,” a white boy raised by the Cheyenne struggles to find his place after being returned to Dodge City. Taken in by a grieving woman named Mrs. Cullen—who believes he may be her long-lost son—the boy, now called Vigo Khan, clashes with townspeople who view him as an enemy. As tension…

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Banquo’s Chair: Ghosts, Guilt, and a Deadly Dinner 29:38

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Originally Aired: August 3, 1944 In Suspense #103, “Banquo’s Chair,” retired detective Sir William Brent stages a dinner party at a gloomy English mansion to unmask a murderer who’s slipped through the law. With the help of a crime writer, a loyal friend, and an actress hired to impersonate the murder victim’s ghost, Brent creates an atmosphere of …

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Thoroughbreds: A Case of Mistaken Guilt and Stolen Bloodlines 26:30

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Originally Aired: September 17, 1955 In Gunsmoke #179, “Thoroughbreds,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester encounter a well-dressed stranger named Jack Portis traveling with a pair of immaculate horses—thoroughbreds bearing a distinctive wineglass brand. Suspicious of the man’s aloof manner, Dillon investigates, only to learn that two men from Oklahom…

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The Black Shawl: A Mother’s Madness and a Captive’s Escape 29:21

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Originally Aired: July 27, 1944 In Suspense #102, “The Black Shawl,” a young woman named Susan Appleby accepts what seems like a simple live-in companionship job for a grieving widow—but soon finds herself trapped in a house of secrets, madness, and menace. Her new employer, Mrs. Masters, speaks tenderly of her lost son, a once-promising sculptor—u…

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Alarm at Pleasant Valley: Birth, Bloodshed, and a New Beginning 26:26

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Originally Aired: September 10, 1955 Alarm at Pleasant Valley: Birth, Bloodshed, and a New Beginning Marshal Dillon and Chester come upon a horrifying massacre at a remote homestead—evidence of a Kiowa renegade raid. As they return to Dodge, they cross paths with a new family bound for California, but tensions rise when the expectant mother’s condi…

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Change of Heart: A Brother’s Scheme and a Woman’s Redemption 24:12

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Originally Aired: September 3, 1955 Change of Heart: A Brother’s Scheme and a Woman’s Redemption When Jerry Cass falls for a charming saloon girl named Bella, his estranged brother Briscoe returns to Dodge with an agenda of his own. Briscoe’s hostility toward the match seems like simple disapproval—until Marshal Dillon uncovers the truth: a hidden …

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Of Maestro and Man: A Contract, A Steamroom, A Finale 29:58

12d ago29:58

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In Suspense #101, “Of Maestro and Man,” a former impresario turned boxing manager spirals into obsession after gambling debts force him to sell his only fighter, Ricky Martin, to a crooked promoter. But when Ricky announces he’s quitting the ring to marry and start a new life, the Maestro’s grip on reality begins to slip. What follows is a tense, s…

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Doc Quits: A Fraud’s Cure and a Town’s Wake-Up Call 26:04

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Originally Aired: August 27, 1955 Doc Quits: A Fraud’s Cure and a Town’s Wake-Up Call After a heartbreaking failure to save a dying man, Doc Adams decides to hang up his shingle for good—just as a new doctor, Jameson Betchell, rolls into Dodge with flashy promises and a greedy price tag. While Doc sinks into quiet retirement, Betchell charms the to…

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Indian Scout: Betrayal, Blood, and a Brother’s Blade 26:02

13d ago26:02

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When a cavalry patrol is slaughtered by Comanches, all eyes turn to Amos Cartwright—the scout who led them there and the only man to return alive. The town of Dodge seethes with suspicion, especially Will Bailey, whose brother lies among the dead. Amos, once married into the Comanche tribe, now finds himself hated by both sides. As tensions explode…

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Johnny Red: A Son’s Return, A Mother’s Tragedy 26:25

14d ago26:25

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A stranger rides into Dodge claiming to be Billy Crail, the long-lost son of an aging ranch owner. But Marshal Dillon recognizes him from a wanted poster as Johnny Red, a notorious outlaw. When “Billy” convinces his mother of his identity, Matt faces a moral dilemma: expose the truth and break her heart, or let the charade continue. But everything …

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Innocent Broad: A Fiancé’s Secret and a Gunman’s Threat 26:29

21d ago26:29

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Originally Aired: August 6, 1955 Innocent Broad: A Fiancé’s Secret and a Gunman’s Threat Seventeen-year-old Linda Bell arrives in Dodge to reunite with her fiancé Lou Paxton, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous scheme. Marshal Dillon intervenes when a drunken passenger named Bassett harasses her on the stagecoach ride, but the trouble doe…

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Tap Day for Kitty: The Prospector’s Proposal 26:58

26d ago26:58

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Originally Aired: July 30, 1955 Tap Day for Kitty: The Prospector’s Proposal When a love-struck old prospector named Nip Colors rolls into Dodge with a bag of gold and his heart set on marrying Kitty, he quickly becomes the talk of the town. Despite Kitty’s firm rejection, Nip insists she’s the only gal for him—and makes it his mission to win her o…

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The Beast Must Die: A Hunter’s Revenge 29:47

27d ago29:47

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In Suspense #100, “The Beast Must Die,” a grieving crime writer named Frank Hargrove embarks on a chilling journey of vengeance after the hit-and-run death of his young son. Determined to find the killer, Frank assumes a false identity and infiltrates the suspect’s circle, meticulously documenting his intentions in a diary. As he plays a dangerous …

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Max Tyler: The Friend Who Ran 31:18

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In this gripping tale from January 5, 1950, Sergeant Joe Friday faces a personal crisis when a friend from the Army, Max Tyler, is caught robbing a jewelry store—and he’s the one who has to put him away. But when Max escapes from prison just months before a potential parole, Friday is forced to track him down again—this time, with more on the line …

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Ben Tolliver’s Stud: A Horse Worth Killing For 27:02

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When Ben Tolliver leaves his job without pay and takes a prized stud he personally broke, old Jake Creed calls it theft—and vows to shoot Ben on sight. Marshal Dillon tries to cool things down, but Creed refuses legal help, choosing revenge instead. As tensions rise, Creed sneaks into Dodge and cripples Ben’s beloved horse. Enraged and grief-strick…

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The Search for Henri Lefebvre: A Melody from the Mind’s Abyss 30:03

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Originally Aired: July 6, 1944 The Search for Henri Lefebvre: A Melody from the Mind’s Abyss A composer named Adolphus Flynn finishes a new orchestral work—only to hear it broadcast over the radio that very evening, credited to a long-dead composer he’s never heard of. Convinced he’s being plagiarized or haunted, Flynn launches a desperate investig…

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down: Bibles, Blood, and a Buried Masterpiece 29:50

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Originally Aired: June 29, 1944 The Walls Came Tumbling Down: Bibles, Blood, and a Buried Masterpiece When gossip columnist Patrick Darcy receives a cryptic visit from an old priest, he’s drawn into a deadly mystery involving a pair of Bibles marked “E.B.,” a murdered clergyman, and the long-lost final mural of a forgotten artist. With the help of …

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20-20: The Last Shot He Could See 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Originally Aired: July 16, 1955 20-20: The Last Shot He Could See When Troy Carver, an aging Arizona gunfighter and old friend of Marshal Matt Dillon, rides into Dodge chasing a wanted killer, Matt quickly notices something’s wrong—Troy’s vision is failing, and he refuses to admit it. Determined to take outlaw Lee Poland alone, Troy’s pride blinds …

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Uncle Oliver: Blood Ties and Broken Promises 26:18

2M ago26:18

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Originally Aired: July 9, 1955 Uncle Oliver: Blood Ties and Broken Promises When Viney Stang and his fast-talking Uncle Oliver arrive in Dodge, their prairie simplicity hides a dangerous edge. After Viney jokingly suggests he’d kill Chester to get his job, Chester is ambushed and shot in the head. As Matt hunts for Viney, suspicion grows, but the t…

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General Parsley Smith: The Lies That Saved a Town 26:35

2M ago26:35

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Episode Title: General Parsley Smith: The Lies That Saved a Town Originally Aired: July 2, 1955 General Parsley Smith: The Lies That Saved a Town An eccentric Civil War “general” arrives in Dodge, loudly accusing the town’s new banker of being a crook. Though dismissed as a harmless liar, Parsley Smith’s warnings grow louder—and more disruptive. Ma…

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The Ten Grand: A Chorus Girl's Close Call 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Episode Title: The Ten Grand: A Chorus Girl's Close Call Originally Aired: June 22, 1944 The Ten Grand: A Chorus Girl's Close Call Down-on-her-luck dancer Gigi Lewis is scrounging for a meal when fate hands her a mysterious bankroll—possibly $10,000 in cash—stuffed into her returned purse after a snatching attempt. But with the money comes danger, …

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The Army Trial: A Heart Full of Promises 25:10

2M ago25:10

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Originally Aired: June 25, 1955 The Army Trial: A Heart Full of Promises In this tragic and unforgettable episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon is forced to intervene when dreams of freedom and love collide with the harsh discipline of army law. Jed Cook, a weary army sergeant stationed at Fort Dodge, deserts his post, desperate to start a new l…

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The Reed Survives: A Murder Grown in the Heat 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Originally Aired: June 18, 1955 The Reed Survives: A Murder Grown in the Heat In this haunting and psychological episode of Gunsmoke, the relentless summer heat of Dodge City breeds suspicion, jealousy, and ultimately, death. Lucy Middlecamp, once a dance hall girl and now the wife of the stern preacher Ephraim Hunt, secretly comes to Marshal Matt …

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Trust: A Deal Sealed in Blood and Iron 25:33

2M ago25:33

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Originally Aired: June 11, 1955 Trust: A Deal Sealed in Blood and Iron In this tense and character-driven episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester are caught in a deadly standoff not just with an outlaw—but with the fragile idea of trust itself. After tracking a fugitive named James Nation across the rugged plains, Matt and Chester lose…

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Jealousy: A Wound Deeper Than Bullets 26:07

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Originally Aired: June 4, 1955 Jealousy: A Wound Deeper Than Bullets In this emotionally charged episode of Gunsmoke, a dangerous spiral of suspicion, betrayal, and violence grips Dodge City as jealousy tears a young couple apart—and nearly costs more than one life. Cam Durbin, a reformed gambler and old friend of Matt Dillon, arrives in Dodge with…

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Cow Doctor: A Debt Paid in Pride 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Originally Aired: May 28, 1955 Cow Doctor: A Debt Paid in Pride In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon and Doc Adams find themselves facing the ultimate test of compassion—and pride—in the Kansas frontier. When young Jerry Pitcher rides into Dodge searching desperately for Doc, Matt and Kitty are shocked. Jerry’s fa…

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A Friend to Alexander: A Duel Beyond the Grave 26:40

2M ago26:40

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Originally Aired: June 15, 1944 A Friend to Alexander: A Duel Beyond the Grave In this haunting and psychologically rich episode of Suspense, based on the short story by James Thurber, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Richard Whorf star in a tale where history, dreams, and reality fatally collide. Harry Andrews is a happy, easygoing man—until he starts hav…

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The Liar from Blackhawk: Truth Drawn at Gunpoint 26:14

2M ago26:14

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Originally Aired: May 21, 1955 The Liar from Blackhawk: Truth Drawn at Gunpoint In this unforgettable Gunsmoke episode, Dodge City meets a different kind of outlaw—one whose deadliest weapon is a lie. Hank Shin arrives in town with a towering reputation as a feared gunman, claiming he once killed three men at once in a saloon up in Blackhawk. Citiz…

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Case History on Edgar Lowndes: The Train That Never Stopped 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Originally Aired: June 8, 1944 Case History on Edgar Lowndes: The Train That Never Stopped In this darkly psychological episode of Suspense, two of Hollywood’s most iconic actors—Thomas Mitchell and Donald Crisp—deliver powerhouse performances in a tale that unravels the twisted mind of a man haunted by death, guilt, and memory. Edgar Lowndes is a …

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Robber Bridegroom: The Man Who Took Her Twice 26:43

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Originally Aired: May 14, 1955 Robber Bridegroom: The Man Who Took Her Twice In this sweeping tale of abduction, deception, and unexpected love, Gunsmoke delivers one of its most memorable emotional rollercoasters. When Marshal Matt Dillon learns that a stagecoach carrying $50,000 in gold has been held up—and a young woman taken along with it—he wa…

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Potato Road: A Harvest of Madness 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Originally Aired: May 7, 1955 Potato Road: A Harvest of Madness In one of the grimmest and most psychologically chilling episodes of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester find themselves trapped in a dusty patch of prairie where logic, law, and sanity are long gone. When a peculiar young man named Budge Griff shows up in Dodge, he calmly announ…

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Fugue in C Minor: The Pipes That Whispered Murder 29:34

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Originally Aired: June 1, 1944 Fugue in C Minor: The Pipes That Whispered Murder In one of the most haunting and elegantly chilling episodes of Suspense, screen legends Ida Lupino and Vincent Price star in a Victorian tale of madness, music, and murder. Amanda Peabody arrives in the quiet town of Pilotsville to visit her sister, only to become ench…

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Reward for Matt: A Bounty on the Badge 26:47

3M ago26:47

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Episode Title: Reward for Matt: A Bounty on the Badge Originally Aired: April 30, 1955 Reward for Matt: A Bounty on the Badge In one of the most harrowing and emotional episodes of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon becomes the target of a deadly manhunt—not by outlaws, but by ordinary people desperate for cash. After Matt kills rancher Mel Hornby in se…

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Donovan’s Brain, Part Two: The Final Host 29:18

3M ago29:18

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Originally Aired: May 25, 1944 Donovan’s Brain, Part Two: The Final Host In the chilling conclusion to Suspense's two-part science fiction saga, Orson Welles returns as Dr. Patrick Cory—a man now fully under the growing influence of the disembodied brain he has kept alive in his laboratory. What began as an ambitious experiment to preserve thought …

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Born to Hang: Justice Denied and Delivered 26:38

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Originally Aired: April 23, 1955 Born to Hang: Justice Denied and Delivered In one of Gunsmoke's most morally complex episodes, Marshal Matt Dillon must stop a lynching, prevent a revenge killing, and wrestle with the limits of law and justice in the untamed frontier. The episode opens with Joe Digger narrowly escaping death after being falsely acc…

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The Gypsum Hills Feud: Blood for Blood 27:02

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Originally Aired: April 16, 1955 The Gypsum Hills Feud: Blood for Blood In this rugged and emotionally charged episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester ride through the rough country southeast of Dodge—Gypsum Hills—only to stumble into the middle of a long-running feud between two stubborn frontier families: the Peeveys and the Cades. I…

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Skid Row: A Coward’s Reckoning 26:56

3M ago26:56

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In this emotionally raw and deeply tragic episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into the life of Ann Cabot, a refined young woman who travels all the way from Connecticut to Dodge City in search of a man she once loved—Jack Shomer. But the Jack she’s come to find is no longer the man she knew. Once filled with ambition and dreams of bui…

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Donovan’s Brain, Part One: The Living Thought 29:27

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In one of the most celebrated episodes of Suspense, Orson Welles stars as Dr. Patrick Cory in a chilling adaptation of Curt Siodmak’s science fiction thriller Donovan’s Brain. This is the first of a two-part drama that explores the terrifying consequences of science without limits—and thought without a body. When a private plane crashes in the moun…

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The Visitor: A Stranger Comes Home 29:35

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Originally Aired: May 11, 1944 The Visitor: A Stranger Comes Home In this emotionally haunting episode of Suspense, Eddie Bracken stars as Bud Owen, a man returning to the hometown he left twelve years earlier under the shadow of suspicion and heartbreak. Bud isn't just back for nostalgia—he’s come to confront the truth and reclaim his identity. Bu…

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Body Buried in the Nursery: The Case of Eric Kelby 31:50

3M ago31:50

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Originally Aired: September 3, 1949 Body Buried in the Nursery: The Case of Eric Kelby In this haunting Dragnet episode, Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the sudden disappearance of Agnes Kelby, a devoted wife and mother who vanishes without warning. What begins as a routine missing persons case quickly unravels into something far more siniste…

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Bloody Hands: The Marshal Breaks 27:10

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In one of the most psychologically powerful episodes of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the personal cost of his badge after capturing the brutal outlaw Jack Brand. The victory comes at a steep price—three men lie dead, and Matt’s conscience begins to unravel under the weight of so much bloodshed. Despite Chester and Doc’s efforts to reassu…

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The Dark Tower: A Role to Kill For 29:50

3M ago29:50

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Originally Aired: May 4, 1944 The Dark Tower: A Role to Kill For: In this richly layered psychological thriller from Suspense, Orson Welles delivers a mesmerizing performance as Damon Wellington, an aging stage actor drawn into a murder mystery that threatens to destroy his family—and career. When Jessica Wellington, Damon’s sister and co-star, beg…

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Death Went Along for the Ride: No Such Thing as Coincidence 29:37

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In this gripping road thriller from Suspense, Gene Kelly plays George Javery, a man trying to make a quiet cross-country drive from California to New York—but fate has other plans. It begins with a strange bellhop warning about a one-armed man, an uninvited hitchhiker with an eerie familiarity, and a series of unsettling “coincidences” that unravel…

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The Palmer Method: Signed in Blood 29:52

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Originally Aired: April 20, 1944 The Palmer Method: Signed in Blood: In this darkly clever episode of Suspense, Ed Gardner sheds his comedic persona to deliver a dramatic performance as Joe Palmer—a small-time con man and expert forger who finds himself in way over his head. Down on his luck in New York, Palmer joins the Spanish Loyalist army under…

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Horse Deal: The Price of Greed 27:09

3M ago27:09

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In this cunning and character-rich episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon investigates a seemingly simple case of mistaken identity that unravels into a far-reaching horse theft scheme. When rancher Emmett Bowers is accused of stealing a horse, tempers flare in Dodge City. The accuser, Charlie Disher, claims the horse is one of 17 stolen from his…

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The Marvelous Barastro: A Duel of Illusions 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Originally Aired: April 13, 1944 The Marvelous Barastro: A Duel of Illusions: In this spellbinding episode of Suspense, Orson Welles delivers a haunting dual performance as Barastro and Rico Sansoni—two rival magicians locked in a decades-long psychological and supernatural battle. Barastro, a traveling illusionist, shares his eerie tale with produ…

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