The Strange Death of Gordon Fitzroy: Suspense (November 28, 1946)

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“The Strange Death of Gordon Fitzroy” is an episode of Suspense, the old-time radio show, first broadcast November 28, 1946. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Johnny Malone, newly released after three and a half years in prison, returns to New York seeking revenge on Gordon Fitzroy, the former friend who testified against him after a failed jewelry store robbery left Johnny's face badly scarred. With help from his old friend Sam Braggon, Johnny tracks Fitzroy's movements and arranges an explosive device. Johnny also visits Fran Thompson, who recoils from his face. This episode of Suspense, broadcast on November 28, 1946, stars Chester Morris.

New York City, including Hudson Street, Grand Central, and Long Island

Characters: Johnny Malone, Sam Braggon, Gordon Fitzroy, Fran Thompson, Pete Jones

Listen for: Johnny's bitter account of his disfigurement and his plan against Fitzroy

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.