EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 24 MIN
Suspense – Out for Christmas (December 21, 1958)
from Old Time Radio Christmas Shows | Old Time Radio · host Old Time Retro Radio
Originally broadcast on December twenty-first, nineteen fifty-eight, this chilling holiday episode of Suspense twists the spirit of Christmas into something far darker. Out for Christmas follows a ruthless criminal whose holiday plans are driven not by goodwill, but by revenge. As Christmas Eve approaches, greed, desperation, and fate collide, leading to an unforgettable conclusion that proves justice can arrive when least expected—even wrapped in tinsel and snow. Blending seasonal atmosphere with psychological tension, this episode stands as one of the most memorable Christmas-themed thrillers from the Golden Age of Radio. It captures the signature Suspense style: sharp writing, mounting dread, and a moral reckoning that lingers long after the final line. 🎄 A holiday tale where mercy is scarce, suspense is relentless, and Christmas comes with consequences.
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Originally broadcast on December twenty-first, nineteen fifty-eight, this chilling holiday episode of Suspense twists the spirit of Christmas into something far darker. Out for Christmas follows a ruthless criminal whose holiday plans are driven not by goodwill, but by revenge. As Christmas Eve approaches, greed, desperation, and fate collide, leading to an unforgettable conclusion that proves justice can arrive when least expected—even wrapped in tinsel and snow. Blending seasonal atmosphere with psychological tension, this episode stands as one of the most memorable Christmas-themed thrillers from the Golden Age of Radio. It captures the signature Suspense style: sharp writing, mounting dread, and a moral reckoning that lingers long after the final line. 🎄 A holiday tale where mercy is scarce, suspense is relentless, and Christmas comes with consequences.
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