Showing posts with label 51-100. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 51-100. Show all posts

Saturday, February 12, 2011

0100 To Kill With Confidence


To Kill With Confidence
Episode 0100
Original Air Date: June 3, 1974

A newlywed couple traveling across the country has car trouble and stops in a small town for repairs. She leaves him to go have lunch. When she comes back, her husband, the mechanic, and the garage are gone.

Cast: Marian Seldes, George Petrie, Gilbert Mack, Larry Haines

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

No news

Commercials: USO PSA, United Way PSA, Budweiser (Don't Sip), Give to the college of your choice, Buick Apollo, Better Business Bureau PSA, American Cancer Society PSA,

0099 Dressed To Kill


Dressed To Kill
Episode 0099
Original Air Date: May 30, 1974

An out-of-work actor concocts a scheme to fake his death and then "play" his wife in order to collect the insurance payoff.

Cast: Robert Morse, Bryna Raeburn, Michael Tolan, Dan Ocko, Earl Hammond

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WOR

News: Fulton Lewis Commentaries: House Judiciary Committee tells White House it will consider Nixon's refusal a ground for impeachment, Nixon says vote should not be made on an inference, Nixon says committee has all the information he has on Watergate and that he will not turn over any more evidence, Judge Sirica upholds executive privilege for four conversations,

Commercials: Kellogs Special K (the library), Suburban Savings and Loan, Rambling with Gambling, Buick Motor Division, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Budweiser (amplitude), TWA Airlines, Jean Shepperd Show, Sine Off, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Buick Dealers,

0098 The Phantom Lullaby


The Phantom Lullaby
Episode 0098
Original Air Date: May 29, 1974

A mother and father rent an expensive apartment for their daughter who is coming out of a bad relationship and an abortion. She is soon consumed by the spirit that inhabits the apartment.

Cast: Rosemary Murphy, Robert Dryden, Arnold Moss, Mason Adams, Corrine Orr

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **

Recorded from WOR

No news

No commercials

0097 Mirror For Murder


Mirror For Murder
Episode 0097
Original Air Date: May 27, 1974

A woman tired of living in her husband's shadow and playing second fiddle to his job, believes her reflection in the mirror. She must rediscover her sense of self.

Cast: Celeste Holm, Wesley Addy, William Redfield, Robert Dryden

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: *1/2

No news

No commercials

Thursday, February 10, 2011

0096 The Bleeding Statue


The Bleeding Statue
Episode 0096
Original Air Date: May 23, 1974

A magician speaks to his heirs from the grave via tape. When he disappoints most of them by leaving his entire estate to his daughter, he promises her protection via a statue in the courtyard.

Cast: Patricia Elliot, Paul Hecht, Tony Roberts, Grace Matthews, Kurt Benson

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Commercials: Contac, Spaghetti Store, Budweiser, Dallas Soccer Spectacular soccer game, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Firestone straddle streak superbelt, Kellogs Special K, Buick Century,

0095 The Longest Knife


The Longest Knife
episode 0095
Original Air Date: May 21, 1974

A woman vows revenge upon the third world dictator who killed her son.

Cast: Gilbert Mack, Bryna Raeburn, Marian Seldes, Jack Grimes, Leon Janney

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Commercials: Budweiser, American Red Cross PSA,

0094 The Crack In The Wall


The Crack In The Wall
Episode 0094
Original Air Date: May 20, 1974

A couple grieves the loss of their daughter in a house fire. A crack in the basement wall of their new house can not be repaired despite several tries. They begin to hear the cries of their deceased daughter through that crack.

Cast: Ann Costello, Robert Maxwell, Robert Dryden, Celeste Holm, Wesley Addy

Writer: Sidney Slon

Rating: ****

Recorded from WOR, New York

No news

No commercials

0093 The Trouble With Ruth


The Trouble With Ruth
Episode 0093
Original Air Date: May 16, 1974

A kleptomaniac trying to go straight is blackmailed when she relapses. Jewel thieves demand that she steal a diamond pin for them or they will tell her husband who will divorce her.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Jack Grimes, Gilbert Mack, Jackson Beck, George Petrie

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR

News: Fulton Lewis Commentary: White House counsel wants House impeachment inquiry held in public,

Commercials: Sine Off sinus medicine, Suburban Savings and Loan, Kellog's Special K (Veronica and Jeff), Shop Rite supermarkets, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Thomas' Onion English Muffins, Thomas' Bread, TWA airlines, Buick Apollo, Budweiser (Things on the label), "That's Entertainment" on Broadway,

0092 The Forever Man


The Forever Man
Episode 0092
Original Air Date: May 15, 1974

A young loser is offered free cars, apartments, and money in exchange for his body. An old millionaire wants to "trade souls" with him so that he can have a young body again.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Leon Janney, Dan Ocko, William Redfield, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from WOR New York

News: Fulton Lewis Commentary: Al Haig testifies before House Judiciary Committee, Watergate committee votes to extend its life until June 30, Committee requests 66 more tapes and White House schedules, Dwight Chapin sentenced to 10-30 months for lying about dirty tricks in 1972 campaign, Chapin's lawyer will appeal,

Commericials: Kellogs Special K, Ozark Airlines, Suburban Savings and Loan, Buick Apollo, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Contac, Thomas' English Muffins, Thomas' Bread, Puente Nes, Budweiser (don't sip), Buick Apollo, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Ozark Airlines,

0091 Voices Of Death


Voices Of Death
Episode 0091
Original Air Date: May 14, 1974

An actor is tormented through the television set by the ghost of a dead producer who wants him to kill his widow.

Cast: Mandel Kramer, Ralph Bell, Evie Juster, Robert Kaliban

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WOR New York

News: Fulton Lewis commentaries: Republican leaders ask Nixon to step down rather than face impeachment. Democrats say he should not short circuit impeachment process, DNC chairman praises Democrats for using partisan restraint in asking Nixon to resign, Tip O'Neill said earlier that Nixon should resign, but has changed his mind. House Judiciary Committee met in executive session to listen to Watergate tapes.

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Suburban Savings and Loan, Buick Apollo, Shop Rite supermarkets, Budweiser, Hilman Cohen Vision Center, TWA airlines, Sine Off, Kellogs Special K (the library), Ozark Airlines,

Monday, February 7, 2011

0090 The Lodger


The Lodger
Episode 0090
Original Air Date: May 13, 1974

The widowed owner of a boarding house fears that one of her tenants might be a serial killer called "The Ripper".

Cast: Kim Hunter, Michael Wager, Robert Dryden, Mary Jane Higby, Joseph Julian,

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR

News: Fulton Lewis Commentaries: Nixon will take his case to the American people to head off any impeachment efforts in Congress, Nixon angry that anonymous sources say he uses racial slurs in private conversations, Nixon lawyer says there is a conspiracy to get the story into print,

Commercials, Buick, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Suburban Savings and Loan, Budweiser (don't drink out a glass), Shop Rite Supermarkets, "Good Old Days of Radio" radio program, Contac, Thomas Onion English Muffins, Thomas' Bread, Ponte Nes liquor, Special K, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Buick Apollo, Trans Continental Airlines,

0089 A Tiny Drop Of Poison


A Tiny Drop Of Poison
Episode 0089
Original Air Date: May 9, 1974

A former hippie radical -- now a respected politician -- suffers guilt for a murder she committed 5 years prior. Her husband -- a detective -- has been assigned the cold case.

Cast: Tammy Grimes, Paul Hecht, Earl Hammond, Robert Dryden

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR, Ne York

News: Fulton Lewis commentary on opening of House Judiciary Committee impeachment hearings, Congressional leaders suggest Nixon consider resigning, VP Ford says it's time for truth by all political leaders, Nixon fighting latest tape subpoena, Al Haig says White House employees will not offer any more testimony,

Commercials: Budweiser, Suburban Savings and Loan, Special K, Shop Rite Supermarket, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, AAMCO transmission, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Good Old Days of Radio radio show,

0088 The Breaking Point


The Breaking Point
Episode 0088
Original Air Date: May 8, 1974

A scientist discovers how to project his thoughts. He targets his wife's subconscious to influence her to murder -- him!

cast: Roger DeKoven, Bryna Raeburn, Nat Polen

Writer: Hank Warner

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WOR New York

News: Staff of senate Watergate Committee says John Mitchell approved plan to break into the Watergate, They also conclude that payments made to the defendants were intended to keep them quiet, these conclusions from a draft report, committee concludes that Huston plan to bug offices was never approved, Ellsburg break-in not approved by president, but Haldeman had knowledge, Louis says that it's outrageous that staff members can release such information, Nixon says he will not turn over any more Watergate tapes, House judiciary committee says Nixon has not given them the full story on Watergate, White House officials say that some parts of the tapes are inaudible, Minister working in the White House says that Watergate was immoral, Catholic priest says Sen. Hugh Scott is wrong to judge Nixon as an immoral man because of Nixon's work on behalf of world peace, William Simon sworn in as new Secretary of Treasury and promises to fight inflation, Senate starts debate on how to reduce gasoline prices,

Commercials: Special K, Suburban Savings and Loan, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Budweiser, TWA Airlines, AAMCO transmission,

0087 The Suicide Club


The Suicide Club
Episode 0087
Original Air Date: May 7, 1974

A high stakes gambler joins a club where he may be asked to commit someone else's suicide, or be forced to commit suicide.

Cast: Lloyd Batista, Marian Seldes, Dan Ocko, John Baragray, Barry Nelson

Writer: Robert Lewis Stevenson adapted by George Lowther

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR New York

No News

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Suburban Savings and Loan, Budweiser (beer on the rocks), Shop Rite Supermarkets, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, McCann Report,

0086 Murder With Malice


Murder With Malice
Episode 0086
Original Air Date: May 6, 1974

A man hypnotizes his sister to convice her to kill their father

Cast: Staats Cotsworth, Marsha Rod, Nick Pryor, Ira Lewis

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WOR New York

News: Judge Sirica delays ruling on a motion on subpoena for tapes by special prosecutor, Motion to quash the subpoena may go to the Supreme Court, Jaworski subpoena demands tapes from June 1972, Nixon's lawyer appears before grand jury to explain gap in one of the tapes, Republican ranking member on House Judiciary Committee said he'd oppose any offer of immunity in exchange for testimony, Press secretary said White House staff work could by harmed if executive privilege is broken, Herb Kalmbach said he had a midnight meeting with a dairy farmers representative where he guaranteed an increase in milk price supports in exchange for campaign practice, Ehrlichman asked for $2 million in exchange for increase in milk price supports, Kissinger will meet with Russians to discuss ending Middle East hostilities,

Commercials: Budweiser (drink it out of a glass), Suburban Savings Loan, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Buick Apollo, Newsday,

0085 Dracula


Dracula
Episode 0085
Original Air Date: May 2, 1974

A retelling of the Stoker tale of the undead. A young woman is terrorized by the Prince of Darkness.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Paul Hecht, Marian Seldes, Michael Wager, Stefen Schnabel

Writer: Bram Stoker adapted by George Lowther

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR, New York

News: Fulton Lewis commentary on Nixon's fight over tapes and the 18 1/2 minute gap in Watergate tape, telvising impeachment hearings, milk price supports, Ehrlichman trial, Golan Heights fighting, new energy agency established, Soviets and US negotiate over Middle East influence,

Commercials: Kellogs Special K (The Library, Suburban Savings and Loan, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Budweiser, Thomas' English Muffins,

0084 The Death Bell


The Death Bell
Episode 0084
Original Air Date: May 1, 1974

A man researching his family heritage runs afoul of the IRA who think he is a cop.

Cast: William Redfield, Guy Sorel, Marian Seldes, Michael Tolan

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WOR, New York

News: Fulton Lewis commentaries: Nixon's lawyer says he's going to quash a subpoena for 64 more tapes from special prosecutor, Nixon releases tape transcripts to the public, Lewis summarizes the highlights of the transcripts, San Francisco police arrest seven men in connection with the Zebra Killings -- a group calling themselves the Death Angels,

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Ozark Airlines, Budweiser (how beer is aged), Shop Rite Supermarkets, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Suburban Savings and Loan, Martha Dean Program,

0083 The Venus D'Ile


The Venus D'Ile
Episode 0083
Original Air Date: April 30, 1974

A down on his luck gambler marries for money. However, when he carelessly places the ring on a statue, he finds himself betrothed to a goddess.

Cast: Dan Ocko, Evie Juster, Robert Dryden, Joan Lovejoy, Norman Rose

Writer: Proster Merrimac adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR

News: Fulton Lewis commentary on Watergate transcript release,

Commercials: Budweiser, Suburban Savings and Loan, Kellogs Special K (Veronica and Jeffrey), Shop Rite Supermarkets, TWA, Ozark Airlines,

0082 All Living Things Must Die


All Living Things Must Die
Episode 0082
Original Air Date: April 29, 1974

A woman's domineering husband lets her have little contact with the outside world. The only friends she is allowed are her houseplants. When he threatens to take those away, her friends fight back.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Mercedes McCambridge, Larry Haines,

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KCBS San Francisco

Commercials: Sports Illustrated, Tru Value Hardware, San Jose Cleveland Ballet presents "The Nutcracker",

EPISODE CONTAINS A FEW SKIPS AT THE BEGINNING AND END, BUT NO DATA LOST

0081 Sunrise To Sunset


Sunrise To Sunset
Episode 0081
Original Air Date: April 25, 1974

A woman recounts how her mother became a vampire.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Bryna Raeburn, William Redfield, William Johstone

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: *1/2

Recorded From WOR

News: Fulton Lewis Commentaries: House Watergate Committee says its concentrating on Watergate allegations and tax troubles, Will give White House five additional days for 42 more tapes, Continues to investigate contributions from Howard Hughes and Robert Vesco, Nixon owes another $450,000 in taxes, committee will consider investigating secret bombing raids in Cambodia, committee finds that impoundment of funds is not an impeachable offense, still investigating political espionage in 1972 presidential campaign, abuse of FCC to retaliate against unfriendly media, illegal use of IRS to harass political enemies,

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up AAMCO Transmission, Budweiser (jingle), Shop Rite Supermarkets, Kellogs Special K, Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, Suburban Savings and Loan, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, TWA Airlines, Huffman-Koos mattresses, Sheraton Hotels,