Radio beams (and for that matter, TV beams) have to pierce a good deal of prejudice before they make their impression upon the home listener’s crowded mind. Nothing a favorite comedian does can possibly wipe off the smile on the listener's face, and the less favored comic fellow received for all his antics naught but a scowl. The classical music lover sits among bubbles of inspiration while listening to anything that has many strings and little brass, and some people listen to all sorts of stuff as long as it’s hillbilly. And so, before discussing episode one of Suspense's two-part production of "Othello" Monday night, my prejudices must be mentioned - (1) "Othello" is my favorite of all plays, whether written by Shakespeare, Shaw, Mae West or anybody, and (2) I like to hear it in one whole piece...

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