What happens
Victor Ruddiger, a struggling Hollywood actor, is introduced through his agent Barney, who encourages him to pursue Madeline Rawlins, a wealthy sugar heiress. Victor meets her, and after a courtship they marry. When Barney presses him to arrange a fatal accident that would bring Victor a fortune, Victor begins to plan a way out, bringing in Helen to help him. The episode, a Suspense broadcast first aired on May 24, 1959, stars Robert Horton. The transcript here ends before the story is resolved.
Hollywood and Bel Air, California, with a country house at Lake Arrowhead
Characters: Victor Ruddiger, Barney, Madeline Rawlins, Helen
Listen for: Victor's changing feelings for Madeline as Barney pushes him toward a murder plan
Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.