TGG Old Time Radio Double Dip #2: Donovan's Brain Suspense 5/18/1944 & 5/25/1944

Curt Siodmak

The Suspense episodes for May 18 and May 25, 1944, feature Orson Welles in the starring role. This was the first time Suspense produced a two-parter as well as its first foray into science fiction. Our tale is one of an Arizona scientist, Dr. Patrick Cory, whose studies are interrupted by a nearby plane crash in which he finds a survivor.

In a move to further his own experiments, Dr. Cory makes a choice regarding the plane's occupant, millionaire William H. Donovan, which has dire consequences for all involved. The story is adapted from the 1943 Curt Siodmak novel. Notably, the ending of the novel and that of the radio program are quite different.

When remastering these old radio shows, one must walk a fine line of cleaning the audio while preserving the original sound integrity of the broadcast. This is why some underlying hiss or crackles may still be heard, as too much manipulation can make the original recording sound tinny or unnatural.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.