0376 The Public Avenger

The Public Avenger
Episode 0376
Original Air Date: November 10, 1975

A secretary wonders if her meek and mild coworker is actually a vigilante super hero.

Cast: Arnold Stang, Marian Haley, Robert Dryden, Leon Janney

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

News: Australian constitutional crisis, U.N. condemns Zionism as a force of racism, sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Angola achieve independence but is awash in civil war, Morrocan army marches into desert, Karen Ann Quinlan's parents do not know if they will appeal court ruling, local Portland news, VP Rockefeller says he's not ruling out a presidential bid,

Commercials: Rolaids, Sine Off, American Lung Association, Buick Skylark, Mennonite Churches, National Association for the Blind PSA, Sine Off, National Institute on Alcoholism, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Buick, International Rescue Committee PSA, Give to the College of Your Choice, Share A Ride, Washington Watch on CBS Radio, United Nations PSA, U.S. Army recruiting,

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

0375 Killing Valley

Killing Valley
Episode 0375
Original Air Date: November 7, 1975

A successful authoress returns to the small town where she grew up to get revenge on the powerful people who destroyed her father. She starts research to write a tell-all about the town, and learns some unexpected facts about her father and mother.

Cast: Kim Hunter, Joan Shea, Ian Martin, William Redfield

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Commercials: Budweiser, Buick Century, Ludens Medicated Cough Drops,

0374 The Edge Of The Scalpel

The Edge Of The Scalpel
Episode 0374
Original Air Date: November 5, 1975

A hospital soap opera where an injured man is forced to undergo surgery at the hands of a surgeon who is in love with his wife and might like to see him out of the way.

Cast: Teri Keane, Robert Kaliban, Joan Shea, Don Scardino, Gordon Gould.

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WOR New York

Commercials: Budweiser, Shop Rite supermarkets, Channel 11 news, Lemon Mint Listorene Lausanges, "Write if You Get Work: Best of Bob and Ray" book, Bahamas Air, Buick 1976 Century, Delco Batteries, New York Bankers Association PSA, Sine Off,

News: Local New York news,

0373 The Mortgage

The Mortgage
Episode 0373
Original Air Date: November 1, 1975

A middle-aged college professor is actually a sleeper spy. when his picture appears in the paper for doing a good deed, he worries that he might be activated, disrupting the life he loves.

Cast: Larry Haines, Marian Seldes, Robert Dryden, Robert Maxwell, Russell Horton

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WFAA, Dallas, TX

Commercials: Drunk driving PSA, Buick Century, Braille Foundation for Blind Musicians, Budweiser, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sine Off, Campaign for Human Development, International Rescue Committee PSA, American Lung Association PSA, U.S. Coast Guard Academy,

0372 It's Hell To Pay The Piper

It's Hell To Pay The Piper
Episode 0372
Original Air Date: October 31, 1975

A man tries to pay his rent; while doing so, his landlord dies, he has no receipt proving he paid the rent. When the landlord's son doesn't believe him.

Cast: Ian Martin, Arnold Moss, Cort Benson, Guy Sorel, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Ian Martin adaptation of Sir Walter Scott

Rating: **

0371 Triptych For A Witch

Triptych For A Witch
Episode 0371
Original Air Date: October 30, 1975

A witch posing as a kindly, widowed, great aunt comes to live with a newlywed couple. She brings with her a couple interesting pets.

Cast: Margaret Hamilton, Kristoffer Tabori, Evie Juster, Gilbert Mack

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

0370 Ghost Powder

Ghost Powder
Episode 0370
Original Air Date: October 29, 1975

John and Abigail Adams encounter a ghost haunting their abode in France. The future first couple try to learn the nature of their poltergeist while John's rivalry with Thomas Jefferson grows.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Michael Wager, Cort Benson, Bryna Raeburn, Guy Sorel,

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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0369 The Storm Breeder

The Storm Breeder
Episode 0369
Original Air Date: October 28, 1975

A lost soul and his daughter are cursed to forever wander New England in search of home. Always behind him comes rain. A young judge aims to put his soul to rest.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Fred Gwynne, Ann Pitoniak, Arnold Moss, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin adaptation of William Austin story.

Rating: ***

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0368 A Living Corpse

A Living Corpse
Episode 0368
Original Air Date: October 27, 1982

A hypnotist cons a young man into hypnotizing him on his death bed to try to forestall death. His real plan is to possess the young man's wife.

Cast: Robert Dryden, Kirk Peterson, Patricia Elliot

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

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0367 The Summer People

The Summer People
Episode 0367
Original Air Date: October 24, 1975

A young, artistic couple search for a small, remote town in which to pursue their crafts during the summer. They find Granville --- a place that is VERY hard to find and even harder to leave.

Cast: Tony Roberts, Jennifer Harmon, Leon Janney, Grace Matthews, William Redfield.

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: ****

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0405 Sagamore Cottage

Sagamore Cottage
Episode 0405
Original Air Date: December 31, 1975

A young couple rent a cabin adjacent to an old estate inhabited by an old women with an affinity for China dolls. She plans to add to her collection soon.

Cast: Robert Kaliban, Carmen Matthews, Janet Waldo, Bryna Raeburn, Roberta Maxwell

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: ****

Recorded from KIXI, Seattle, WA

News: Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio will decide whether or not to give up leadership posts after being caught in relationship with secretary, New Jersey congressman indicted for taking kickbacks for introducing citizenship bills, President Ford tells President of Spain America expects him to liberalize his government, IMF begins selling off gold, Army to review West Point honor code, Jimmy Carter says he will probably win on second ballot at Democratic National Convention, Syrian troops stationed 20 miles east of Israel, Presidential candidates getting ready for final push in primaries, Electric bait worm device recalled my manufacturer,

Commercials: Greyhound Package Shipping, "In the Spotlight" on CBS Radio, "News Profile" on CBS Radio, Coffee Rich, 55 MPH Speed Limit, Buick Century, Underwriters Laboratory, Tru Value Hardware, Cancer PSA, Budweiser, Minute Maid Lemon Juice, Anacin, Preparation H, Quaker State Motor Oil, Mike Roy's Cook Thing,

0404 The Memory Killers

The Memory Killers
Episode 0404
Original Air Date: December 29, 1975

An advertising executive works hard to get a major corporate account his firm needs to survive. He is troubled by ghosts from the past who tell him the corporation's principle is a Nazi prison guard who tortured them years before.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Patricia Wheel, Robert Dryden, Nat Polen

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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0403 License To Kill

License To Kill
Episode 0403
Original Air Date: December 26, 1975

A woman successfully frees her husband who is in a hospital for the criminally insane for murder. She says her motives are altruistic, but her boyfriend and she have a scheme to swindle him out of his money.

Cast: Joan Loring, Larry Haines, Sidney Slon, Mary Jane Higby, Earl Hammond

Writer: Sidney Slon

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WFAA, Dallas, TX

Commercials: National Association of Bus Owners, Buick Century Regal, Alcoholism PSA, Save the Children PSA, Luden's cough drops, People Magazine, Share-A-Ride, Buick Skylark, United Nations PSA, Alcoholism PSA, Metric System PSA, Save the Children PSA,

0402 A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol
Episode 0402
Original Air Date: December 24, 1975

A miserly old man is visited by three spirits that show how heartless he is and the potential consequences of that evil if he does not change his ways.

Cast: E.G. Marshall, Marian Seldes, Ian Martin, Evie Juster, Robert Dryden, William Redfield

Writer: Charles Dickens adapted by Ian Martin

Rating: ****

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0401 The Murder Market

The Murder Market
Episode 0401
Original Air Date: December 23, 1975

A young woman is engaged to a conservative spend-thrift who makes her a part of his dull and boring life. When she is offered a new job that is exciting, she jumps at the chance. It leads her to murder.

Cast: Rosemary Murphy, Robert Dryden, Ann Pitoniak, Ian Martin

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from KIXI, Seattle, WA

News: CIA official assassinated in Athens, Greece, President Ford says natural gas prices will increase if deregulated, Sec of State Kissinger tells Kremlin that US will continue to oppose Soviet expansion in Africa, Fighting in Northern Ireland goes on while British soldiers play Christmas music, Death toll in Argentenian political uprising up to 56, Federal government wants to allow eye doctors to be allowed to advertise prices, British doctors and government coming to an agreement, President Ford begins ski vacation in Vale, CO., President Ford signs tax bill, Crime increased slower than a year ago, Four congressmen return from Vietnam saying the North Vietnamese promised to look harder for MIAs,

Commercials: Metric System PSA, College Football on CBS Radio, Buick Century, Save the Children, Budweiser, United Nations PSA, Listerine Lozenges, Christmas Seals, Share-A-Ride, Alcoholism PSA, Preparation H, National Health Council, Rolaids, Technical Schools,

0400 The Image

The Image
Episode 0400
Original Air Date: December 22, 1975

In a quest to enhance his image, a narcissistic writer dominates his wife and friends to impose his will upon them.

Cast: Norman Rose, William Redfield, Teri Keane, Marian Seldes

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KIXI, Seattle

News: Palestinian hijackers hold oil ministers hostage aboard jet in Algiers, Supreme Court vote tied on presidential campaign law and funds are dispersed to 10 presidential candidates, Advertising by physicians banned, Congressman Les Aspin says 25 percent of Navy planes are not able to fly, President Ford signs energy bill and vetoes labor bill over objection of Labor Secretary, New energy bill won't provide cheaper gas prices, President Ford says he will attack international drug trafficking, Six kids die in housefire, Holy Land prepares for possible holiday attack, Bobby Riggs takes up running in race across Death Valley,

Commercials: National Hemophelia Foundation, U.S. Ski Team sweepstakes, Buick Century Regal, Christmas Seals, Save the Children, Listerine Lozenges, 1976 World Almanac, Save the Children, Religion In American Life, Buick Skylark, Mennonite Churches, Consumer Information Center, Metric System PSA, Preparation H, CBS Radio Network, Business News,

0399 The Corpse Wrote Shorthand

The Corpse Wrote Shorthand
Episode 0399
Original Air Date: December 19, 1975

A bank accountant is jailed for five years for an embezzlement he did not commit. When he gets out, he tries to solve the mystery of who did.

Cast: Mandel Kramer, Joan Lovejoy, Russell Horton, Joan Shea, Barry Kroeger

Writer: Roy Windsor

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WBBM, Chicago,

Commercials: Religion In American Life,

0398 Fireball

Fireball
Episode 0398
Original Air Date: December 18, 1975

The wife of a defense contractor is convinced the new blacksmith(?) he hired is actually the god of fire, Vulcan. After an accident leaves the contractor lame, he starts to believe too.

Cast: Kim Hunter, Hugh Marlowe, Earl Hammond, Guy Sorel

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Commercials: Buick Century, Sam Goody's, Sherlock Holmes at the Broadhurst Theater, Moscow Circus, New Years Eve Party and St. Moritz Hotel, Buick Skylark, GAF Color Film, Martin's Home Improvement Center, Northwest Airlines, Ms. Paul's Fish Sticks, Samsonite Luggage at Macy's Department Store, Greenpoint Savings Bank,

0397 The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour
Episode 0397
Original Air Date: December 17, 1975

A business owner answers a personal ad and "connects" with a woman. this woman claims to be from another world and can solve all his business problems, in exchange for $1 million to help her get home. Is she an ET or a con artist?

Cast: Larry Haines, Carol Teitel, Mary Jane Higby, Arnold Moss, Don Scardino

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Commercials: Buick Century, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Boller Ginger Ale, Budweiser, WOR Children's Christmas Fund, Listerine Lozenges, Samsonite Luggage at Macy's, Western Union Mailgram, Americana Resorts,

0396 Burn, Witch, Burn

Burn, Witch, Burn
Episode 0396
Original Air Date: December 15, 1975

Notorious Puritan judge Cotton Mather has doubts about the conviction of a witch, so he invites an Episcopalian minister to meet with her to drive the demon from her soul.

Cast: Howard Dasilva, Marian Seldes, Kurt Peterson, William Redfield, Cort Benson

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WOR, New York,

Commercials: Budweiser, Buick Century, Lincoln Savings Bank, Martin's Home Decorating Center, New Years Eve Party at St. Mortitz Hotel, First Federal Savings, Western Union, Americana Hotels,