Donovans Brain (Aired February 7, 1948)
Suspense was one of the premier programs of the Golden Age of Radio (aka old-time radio), and advertised itself as "radio's outstanding theater of thrills." It was heard in one form or another from 1942 through 1962. There were approximately 945 episodes broadcast during its long run, over 900 of which are extant in mostly high-quality recordings. Suspense went through several major phases, characterized by different hosts, sponsors and director/producers. There were a few rules which were followed for all but a handful of episodes: Protagonists were usually a normal person suddenly dropped into a threatening or bizarre situation. Evildoers must be punished in the end. The program made only occasional forays into science fiction and fantasy. Among its science fiction entries were "The Man who Went Back to Save Lincoln" (a time travel fantasy), and an adaptation of "Donovan's Brain".
THIS EPISODE:
Suspense. February 7, 1948. CBS net. "Donovan's Brain". Sustaining. The classic tale of the mad scientist and his "brain in the bottle." The story was previously produced on "Suspense," as two half hour programs, on May 18 and May 25, 1944 (see cat. #245 and #61158). John McIntire (doubles), Robert Montgomery (host, performer), William Johnstone, Wally Maher, Jeanette Nolan, Joseph Kearns (announcer, performer), Curt Siodmak (author), Robert L. Richards (adaptor), William Spier (producer, director, editor), Lucien Moraweck (composer), Lud Gluskin (conductor), Burne Surrey (sound effects), Bob Anderson (sound engineer). 61:28.
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