The Suspense Radio Podcast #292- Backseat Driver (2/3/49)

About this episode

A couple's drive home turns suspenseful when they discover a killer is hiding in their backseat.

A typical middle-aged couple driving home turn on the car radio and hear that a "mad-dog" killer is on the loose in the area...who just happens to be hiding in their backseat. Commentary on casting against type fpor Suspense for publicity with Fibber McGee and Molly in the lead roles. Plus a look at the San Fernando Valley, the "Valley", and how it changed from this broadcast through the years and how that plays into the plot.

Topics covered

• suspense
• radio drama
• mad-dog killer
• casting
• San Fernando Valley
• history

Keywords

• suspense
• radio
• Fibber McGee
• Molly
• mad-dog killer
• San Fernando Valley
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: San Fernando Valley

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