Sorry, Wrong Number: A Chilling Call for Help

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills

In this gripping episode of "Suspense," one of radio's most iconic thrillers, an invalid woman named Mrs. Stevenson becomes entangled in a terrifying murder plot when she accidentally overhears a chilling conversation over the telephone. Alone in her home, Mrs. Stevenson frantically tries to contact her husband but is met with frustration and indifference from the telephone operators. As the night progresses, she becomes increasingly desperate, trying to convince the authorities that a life is at stake.

The tension builds as Mrs. Stevenson realizes that the murder she overheard might be closer to her than she thinks. Her helplessness and mounting fear create an atmosphere of dread, making "Sorry, Wrong Number" one of the most memorable and suspenseful episodes in old-time radio history.

Starring the incomparable Agnes Moorehead, who delivers a powerhouse performance as the frantic and desperate Mrs. Stevenson, this episode is a masterclass in suspense, demonstrating the terrifying possibilities of isolation and vulnerability.

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Tune in to experience the suspenseful and haunting tale of "Sorry, Wrong Number," where an innocent phone call becomes a chilling descent into fear and danger.