Comments on: Suspense - The Lost Special, Sept 30, 1943, AFRS Pgm 24

by: hillfolk

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:04:10 +0000

Thanks ever so much for sharing the original transcription and also for sharing the cleaned version as well. It truely is appreciated by Suspense fans everywhere.

by: Mrs. Ross

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:41:06 +0000

WOW. Thank you for making this available! Your listener was indeed, held in SUSPENSE!!! I am sad to admit I did not pay the least mind to OTR before Feb 2008. Now I am and Orson Welles is just about the best there is. Apparently there are others who concur.

Yours, Mrs. Ross

by: Walt Santner

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:41:42 +0000

Script is online! http://www.geocities.com/emruf8/suspense14.html

MAN IN BLACK: … The producer of “Suspense” asks you to ALMOST believe that the following is true. Very well. Standing beside me, surrounded by two guards, is a man who in a few short hours is to be put to death in the electric chair. His last request to the warden was that he be allowed to speak on this program and reveal what he calls some “startling” information. The warden naturally turned to us and we at once complied, anxious at all times to do anything — however strange — that will hold our listeners in …

MUSIC: ACCENT

MAN IN BLACK: … suspense! Best, Walt S

by: airlanes

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:43:29 +0000

This was a super find and thanks go much for sharing with the otr community.

by: Bix Biro

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:01:17 +0000

ZOUNDS !

AMAZING STUFF !

Thanks for sharing.

by: Allan

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:55:27 +0000

Thanks for this and the other shows you’ve posted. I love listening to episodes that have been made from the original transcription disks, and hope you’re able to continue to add to your collection.

Allan

by: LaCorelli

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:03:41 +0000

Let me add my thanks for your generosity in sharing these gems of old time radio. It’s very much appreciated.

by: Glenn Anders

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:46:11 +0000

Thank you so much, Rand.

As I’ve suggested at wellesnet, the basic format of this tale has haunted me for over sixty years. I go so far as to suggest that Welles’ notoriety regarding “The War of the Worlds” may have engendered some high level editing, which resulted in the “lost” quality of “The Lost Special.”

Today, I know only that I invariably recall the show on November 22nd, each year.

Glenn

by: artatoldotr

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:27:36 +0000

Thank You for your generous consideration of other OTR lovers.

To find and purchase an item like this is rare, and it’s rarer still to turn right around and share it with others.

Thanks again

Art

by: d

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:23:05 +0000

What a find! I downloaded this for my OTR listening group on Sunday.

Thank you very much!

by: Dr. OTR

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:46:05 +0000

Thanks again, Randy! As I mentioned in the OTR Digest, it’s striking how different the Welles version is from the Escape version that aired a few years later. The Suspense version sticks quite closely to the original short story (with the obvious modern device of incorporating a radio broadcast into the storyline), and is told from the criminal’s point of view, whereas the Escape version (and presumably the lost radio Holmes adaptations) retell the story from the investigator’s point of view. As others have said, if you can get a cleaned up copy, I’d be happy to chip in a few bucks!

by: frankenstein1887

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:47:10 +0000

Just wanted to add my own thanks, Thank you so much

by: Ghemrats

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:40:18 +0000

At the risk of sounding redundant, may showers of blessings fall on you for your generosity. This sampling of shows is just terrific, and heaven knows afficiandoes of OTR will take delight in these offerings. Stop by the Cobalt Club and we’ll treat you to your choice of complimentary beverage. . . . Cheers and keep up the good work!

by: Deep Stuff

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:00:17 +0000

Excellent job! Thank you very much for sharing this with the OTR community. Very nice site you have here.

by: jim

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:37:54 +0000

Thanks so much for the lost episode of Suspense……a very nice surprise. I’ll listen to it when I’m sure I’ll not be interrupted Now if we could only get Hiram Brown to open his vaults…..

by: Sherlock

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:09:37 +0000

Thank you for you generosity.

by: Stewart

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:58:39 +0000

Thanks for making these shows available, especially “The Lost Special.”

Randy mentions: “Interestingly, the open and close of this AFRS “Suspense” program is rather odd and unlike others I’ve heard before. Rather than using the host of the series, it seems to be a staff AFRS announcer.”

The “staff AFRS announcer” at the beginning of “The Lost Special” sounds like actor Howard Duff. In a couple interviews, Duff mentioned doing this type of work for AFRS.

Signing off for now,

by: Dan

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:57:35 +0000

Wow, this is great! Thank you for you generosity.

by: Veela

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:51:26 +0000

Thank you very much for posting this; it was generous of you to share your find with the rest of the OTR community. This is the first time I’ve seen your blog and I think it’s great.

by: Jim

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:20:45 +0000

Hi,

Thank you for finding and sharing this lost gem. This was a really good episode with an ending that holds up today. Thank you again.

by: Charles

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:06:47 +0000

Thank you for sharing this “lost” episode of Suspense with us. It is nice to have a complete series whenever possible. As a collector, I appreciate your efforts in finding and then posting this episode.

by: gycon

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:56:48 +0000

Very generous. Thank You.

by: Mike Stevens

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:44:47 +0000

Thanks a ton for this. I love Suspense

by: Grimaud

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:34:42 +0000

I just wanted to add my thanks to those already posted! What a great find and what a generous soul you are to offer it for free download. Thanks again!!!

by: Sharon

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:29:02 +0000

Thanks so much! I love your site! Believe me when I say all the hard work you put into it shows!

Sharon (bestpbx-otrplus)

by: Mouse

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:43 +0000

Thanks very much for your generousity in sharing this gem with us. It’s individuals such as yourself that are a great benefit to the Old Time Radio community and ensure that shows such as Suspense remain a vital part of our cultural heritage to enjoy. You set a fine example to other collectors by understanding that we’re all in this together and radio shows should be heard and enjoyed by all, rather than locked away in some vault. My thanks again.

by: Chloe

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:50:47 +0000

This is great! I really appreciate you putting this up and sharing it freely with us!

by: S Jansen

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:37:57 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this! Not much good can come from hoarding shows (it’s like knowledge: no good unless it’s shared!) - sign me up on the list when you offer this show restored and for sale. I’ll be more than happy to purchase it, and help you recoup your investment. I can’t wait to listen. THANKS AGAIN!

by: P. Nussbaum

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:14:07 +0000

Oops–I did the same thing. Sorry, Night Listener. Should have checked the comments first. Anyway, thanks again to Rand from all the Welles fans I know. Any surfacing of his work is eagerly sought. Best, Nussbaum

by: Night Listener

Sun, 04 May 2008 01:16:56 +0000

A thousand thanks for making this available. I’ve notified the Orson Welles fans and scholars at www.wellesnet.com that this long-lost gem is finally available. A lot of people will be very excited to have a “new” example of Welles’ radio work to enjoy.

Thanks again for your generosity. It is much appreciated.