Suspense
The series was originally broadcast on the
CBS Radio Network and was on the air as a
network show on CBS from 1940 to 1962. Orson
Welles was a favorite in starring roles on
the series and the show's first director was
Alfred Hitchcock. Each week's musical
score's were painstakingly worked out. The
same emphasis was placed on the sound
effects. The show was very well done and
went on to win many awards, including the
coveted Peabody. The show's theme music was
composed by Bernard Herrmann. It used a
harp, flute, and graveyard bell. Its most
famous drama was "Sorry, Wrong Number," and
was repeated 8 times during the series' run.
Cary Grant was one of the top film stars who
loved appearing on the series over the years
even comics like Jack Benny and Red Skelton
turned up on the show to play heavies and
killers. Notable stars appearing on the
series included: Peter Lorre, Lucille Ball,
Judy Garland, Donald O'Connor, Ozzie and
Harriett Nelson. Singers Dinah Shore and
Lena Horne also appeared in Suspense.
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