Comedy Stars on Suspense, Day 12: Richard Crenna!

Today's Suspense episode is "Night on Red Mountain" (September 15, 1957) starring Richard Crenna! Crenna might be best-remembered to general audiences for his role in the Rambo film franchise but as a young man, he had a prolific career using his squeaky voice to portray a number of teenaged characters, most notably Walter Denton on Our Miss Brooks (1948-1957). He appeared on Suspense 8 times but not always in a leading role.

Walt (Crenna) is a former gangster trying to get away from the mob-- but when they discover his new identity they threaten he either rejoin the old gang or become their enemy.

The story (by William N. Robson) was originally presented on Suspense as "Nobody Ever Quits" (March 8, 1955). Crenna reprised his role again on Suspense on a January 11, 1959 broadcast. Crenna's good in this role and you could see it as an early indicator that he'd end up doing okay for himself when his comedy career came to an end.

Tomorrow: Michael O'Shea!