Suspense - Hitch-hike Poker (#306)
Channel: Old Time Radio Researchers
Date: 2023-12-17

Suspense: 09/16/48, episode 306
Brought to you by the Old Time Radio Researchers, courtesy of The Suspense Project

A friendly game of “license plate poker” turns into a deadly life-and-death situation. Gregory Peck plays the role of a college student hitchhiker who is offered a ride in a luxurious limousine. The driver turns out to be an engaging and generous companion who buys him lunch. He teaches him to play poker by reading the numbers on license plates of passing cars. Things take a bad turn as Peck’s character becomes involved in a murder plot—with himself as the victim!

The script was by radio veterans John and Gwen Bagni.

The network version is available. An Armed Forces Radio Service recording (#264) is known to exist but is not available to the project at this time.

The cast: GREGORY PECK (Ridge Fowler), Ed Begley (J. Stuart Belden), Kay Brinker (Virginia), Paul McVey (Desk Sergeant / Truck Driver), Charles Seel (Al), Paul Frees (Signature Voice)

COMMERCIAL: Bill Johnstone (Hap), Ann Morrison (Mary), Sylvia Simms (Operator), Frank Martin (Announcer)

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