Revisiting History Radio | Suspense : The Cave Of Ali Baba, The Hitch-Hiker & The Kettler Method

1. The Cave of Ali Baba

Air date: November 19, 1947
Starring: Joseph Cotten

Overview:
This episode takes its title from the famous tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves — but it’s not a fantasy. Instead, it’s a clever modern crime thriller about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous spy ring called “The Cave of Ali Baba.” The story follows deception, double agents, and a shocking betrayal, ending with the kind of dark twist Suspense was famous for.

Why it stands out:

A brilliant blend of espionage and noir atmosphere.

Tight dialogue and shadowy tension reminiscent of Cold War paranoia.

Joseph Cotten delivers one of the series’ most memorable performances.
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2. The Hitch-Hiker

Air date: September 2, 1942
Written by: Lucille Fletcher
Starring: Orson Welles

Overview:
A man on a cross-country drive begins seeing the same mysterious hitchhiker over and over again — no matter how far he travels. The story slowly unravels into a psychological and supernatural masterpiece.

Why it stands out:

Written by Lucille Fletcher (who also wrote Sorry, Wrong Number), this is one of Suspense’s most acclaimed episodes.

Welles’ performance captures growing fear and paranoia perfectly.

The ending is haunting and philosophical — it’s less about ghosts and more about fate and mortality.
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3. The Kettler Method

Air date: January 12, 1950
Starring: Joseph Kearns and Wally Maher

Overview:
This episode explores medical and psychological experimentation gone wrong. A scientist develops a method — the “Kettler Method” — that claims to cure criminal tendencies through brain manipulation. However, his experiments quickly spiral into obsession and moral decay.

Why it stands out:

A chilling story about scientific ethics, obsession, and the human mind.

Reflects postwar anxieties about psychology, control, and science tampering with morality.

One of the series’ more cerebral and philosophical episodes.

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