Suspense - "Dead Ernest" (Old Time Radio, 1946)

Suspense presents “Dead Ernest,” episode 205, originally broadcast on CBS on August 8, 1946. Written by Merwin Gerard and Seeleg Lester and produced and directed by Bill Spier, the drama stars Wally Maher, with Junius Matthews, Robert Bailey, Cathy Lewis, and Verna Felton among the supporting cast. Ernest Bowers is vulnerable to cataleptic spells that can leave him appearing dead. After a street accident, the safeguards that could explain his condition are separated from him, setting off a tense race through police, hospital, and morgue procedures. Roma Wines sponsored this original production. The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:52 Original Broadcast 30:50 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-50-greatest-old-time-radio-shows-old-time-radio--7218119/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio