Pursuit

Of the Lonely Heart

English · Mystery & Thriller, Dramatic Readings

Pursuit is a suspense anthology built around stories of people caught in dangerous, unsettling situations. Each broadcast presents a different tale, using radio’s close-up sound and dramatic performances to draw listeners into a world of uncertainty and mounting tension.

The program’s stories explore crime, mystery, and psychological suspense, often following characters as ordinary circumstances give way to fear or peril. The title, “Of the Lonely Heart,” suggests a story centered on isolation, though the listening experience is shaped by the unfolding drama rather than by a continuing cast or storyline.

With its focused storytelling and atmospheric sound, Pursuit offers a compact, tense form of radio drama. This recording is dated July 31, 1951, and is identified as “Of the Lonely Heart.”

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.