The Twist: A Writer’s Scheme, A Partner’s Demise

Originally Aired: September 11, 1947 In Suspense #262, “The Twist,” struggling former cabbie Gus Green and acerbic gag writer Van Houser form a volatile comedy-writing duo—bound by mutual dependence and mutual loathing. When Van announces he's marrying Julie, a dancer with a shady past, Gus’s jealousy ignites a deadly plan. What begins as a ploy to preserve his lucrative partnership spirals into a clever frame-up and a horrifying twist of fate. Featuring sharp dialogue, psychological manipulation, and a chilling climax, this episode explores how ambition and resentment can breed the perfect crime—until it unravels. Cast: Michael O'Shea, Sidney Miller Tags: Suspense, thriller, radio drama, crime, writers, jealousy, frameup, MichaelOShea, SidneyMiller, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, betrayal, revenge, suspensepodcast, thetwist