Originally Aired: January 31, 1946
In Suspense #178, “The Long Shot,” down-and-out gambler Kelly Raymond seizes a dangerous opportunity when he answers an ad for a wealthy Englishman’s cross-country chauffeur. As they travel west, Raymond hatches a plan to murder his employer and assume his identity, lured by the promise of a vast inheritance in San Francisco. But as the journey unfolds—with endless tests of his supposed “London” knowledge and the watchful eyes of the law—Raymond discovers he’s not the only one playing a role. A razor-edged tale of imposture, greed, and the fatal odds of a long gamble.
Cast:
George Colouris
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Suspense, thriller, psychological, GeorgeColouris, thelongshot, oldtimeradio, mystery, murder, impostor, identity, gambling, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: January 31, 1946 In Suspense #178, “The Long Shot,” down-and-out gambler Kelly Raymond seizes a dangerous opportunity when he answers an ad for a wealthy Englishman’s cross-country chauffeur. As they travel west, Raymond hatches a plan to murder his employer and assume his identity, lured by the promise of a vast inheritance in San Francisco. But as the journey unfolds—with endless tests of his supposed “London” knowledge and the watchful eyes of the law—Raymond discovers he’s not the only one playing a role. A razor-edged tale of imposture, greed, and the fatal odds of a long gamble. Cast: George Colouris Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, GeorgeColouris, thelongshot, oldtimeradio, mystery, murder, impostor, identity, gambling, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast

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