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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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
0908 The Outside Girl
The Outside Girl
Episode 0908
Original Air Date: October 20, 1978
An alcoholic who lives with his wealthy mother is obsessed with a portrait he painted of his father years before. When their usual cleaning lady calls off, a replacement is sent. He goes on a bender and when he awakens, the girl and the portrait are gone.
Cast: Paul Hecht, Ralph Bell, Ann Pitoniak, Catherine Byers
Writer: ?
Rating: **
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Episode 0908
Original Air Date: October 20, 1978
An alcoholic who lives with his wealthy mother is obsessed with a portrait he painted of his father years before. When their usual cleaning lady calls off, a replacement is sent. He goes on a bender and when he awakens, the girl and the portrait are gone.
Cast: Paul Hecht, Ralph Bell, Ann Pitoniak, Catherine Byers
Writer: ?
Rating: **
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
0868 The Locked Trunk
The Locked Trunk
Episode 0868
Original Air Date: July 21, 1978
A sister scorned plots revenge on her sister who married the man she loves. After she gets her revenge, she wants more and pays dearly for it.
Cast: Patricia Elliot, Russell Horton, Ann Pitoniak, Gordon Gould, Betsy Beard
Writer: Henry James adapted by Roy Windsor
Rating: **
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago,
Commercials: Buick Century, "Seawitch" novel,
Episode 0868
Original Air Date: July 21, 1978
A sister scorned plots revenge on her sister who married the man she loves. After she gets her revenge, she wants more and pays dearly for it.
Cast: Patricia Elliot, Russell Horton, Ann Pitoniak, Gordon Gould, Betsy Beard
Writer: Henry James adapted by Roy Windsor
Rating: **
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago,
Commercials: Buick Century, "Seawitch" novel,
Monday, January 9, 2012
0725 Return Engagement
Return Engagement
Episode 0725
Original Air Date: October 17, 1977
An old actor wanders about the city, committing petty crimes and getting into mischief. But does his heart harbor a more sinister passion?
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Robert Dryden, Ann Pitoniak, Cort Benson
Writer: James Agate, Jr.
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WFAA, Dallas
Commercials: Buick Elektra, American Radio Relay League, Kraft Carmels, Sine Off, Anti-smoking PSA, Arrow Shirts, American Library Association PSA, Preparation H, "The Best Place to Be" paperback, DiGel, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
Episode 0725
Original Air Date: October 17, 1977
An old actor wanders about the city, committing petty crimes and getting into mischief. But does his heart harbor a more sinister passion?
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Robert Dryden, Ann Pitoniak, Cort Benson
Writer: James Agate, Jr.
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WFAA, Dallas
Commercials: Buick Elektra, American Radio Relay League, Kraft Carmels, Sine Off, Anti-smoking PSA, Arrow Shirts, American Library Association PSA, Preparation H, "The Best Place to Be" paperback, DiGel, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
Sunday, November 20, 2011
0686 Rendezvous With Death

Rendezvous With Death
Episode 0686
Original Air Date: July 21, 1977
A football player with incurable cancer, goes mountain climbing and meets a mysterious woman. She provides him love and comfort, but no one else knows she exists.
Cast: Mandel Kramer, Ann Pitoniak, Arnold Moss, Roberta Maxwell, Kristoffer Tabori
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: ***
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
0670 The Red Circle

The Red Circle
Episode 0670
Original Air Date: June 23, 1977
A middle-class housewife has an unexpected visitor who is an old friend from whom she has not heard in many years. The old friend has an incredible tale to tell that pits her against her old friend's husband.
Cast: Anne Pitoniak, Robert Dryden, Catherine Byers, Joe Silver
Writer: Roy Windsor
Rating: ***1/2
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
0634 The Phantom House

The Phantom House
Episode 0634
Original Air Date: April 14, 1977
Two young sisters spend the summer with their aunt and uncle in the Virginia countryside at the turn of the century. One sister sees the image of a house destroyed more than 50 years before and struggles against becoming part of its terrible heritage.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Mason Adams, Ian Martin, Morgan Fairchild, Ann Pitoniak
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **1/2
0628 So Shall Ye Reap
So Shall Ye Reap
Episode 0628
Original Air Date: April 4, 1977
A curse befalls a New Mexico town in the 1850s where children die and women no longer bear children. The town's mayor seeks a solution to the problem and discovers a horror from his past.
Cast: Russell Horton, John Beal, Teri Keane, Anne Pitoniak, Arnold Moss
Writer: Original script by Arnold Moss inspired by play by Sophocles
Rating: ***
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Episode 0628
Original Air Date: April 4, 1977
A curse befalls a New Mexico town in the 1850s where children die and women no longer bear children. The town's mayor seeks a solution to the problem and discovers a horror from his past.
Cast: Russell Horton, John Beal, Teri Keane, Anne Pitoniak, Arnold Moss
Writer: Original script by Arnold Moss inspired by play by Sophocles
Rating: ***
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
0621 The Imposter

The Imposter
Episode 0621
Original Air Date: March 22, 1977
A playwrite asks that her name be pulled from the marquis on the opening night of a play she wrote. She claims that the spirit of a long dead actor is actually the writer.
Cast: Don Scardino, Norman Rose, Bryna Raeburn, Anne Pitoniak
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: **1/2
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Monday, October 3, 2011
0605 Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre
Episode 0605
Original Air Date: February 22, 1977
A governess falls in love with the lord of the manner in 19th century England. When she finds that he is married, she flees the mansion and makes a new life for herself.
Cast: Patricia Elliot, Arnold Moss, Lloyd Batista, Ann Pitoniak
Writer: Elizabeth Pinnel adaptation of Charlotte Bronte
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago
News: Opens with fishing show, Reaction in Congress to President Carter's budget is favorable with increased spending, Researchers have linked materials in plastic food wrap to cancer in mice, Republican wins special election for Congress in Minnesota, Pierre Trudeau addresses U.S. Congress, Cargo ship sinking in Pacific, Storm hits Lubbock Texas, Archbishop of Cantebury wants constant pressure to topple Idi Amin.
Commercials: Allens Store home electronics, "The Wiz", Tru Value Hardware, Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, Exchange National Bank of Chicago, Contac, "Cagney by Cagney" paperback book, Dodge, Buick Regal, 55 Speed Limit PSA, Midas Muffler, Johnson CBs, Northwest Federal Savings, Anacin, Preparation H, "Your Tax Dollars" on CBS Radio,
0600 Stamped For Death

Stamped For Death
Episode 0600
Original Air Date: February 14, 1977
Two greedy brothers inherit their father's stamp collection. When it's lost, they try to swindle their elderly aunt and uncle out of theirs.
Cast: Lloyd Batista, Russell Horton, Robert Dryden, Ann Pitoniak
Writer: Elizabeth Pinnel
Rating: ***
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
0573 The Artist

The Artist
Episode 0573
Original Air Date: December 28, 1976
A wealthy industrialist falls for a married knife throwing performer. He worries that her husband will find out and deliberately hit her with a knife.
Cast: Michael Wager, Patricia Elliot, Cort Benson, Ann Pitoniak
Writer: Sam Dann adaptation of Guy de Maupaussant
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WOR, New York,
News: New York officials meet with President Carter, Carter promises will not let the city go bankrupt, Carter says tax cuts likely, New York Jets owner dies, New York Liberal Party leader dies, Captain of the Argo Merchant says he thought he was in safe waters when he crashed his tanker off Nantucket, Civil Aeronautics Board says President Ford blocked new European air routes, Pentagon orders halt of payments on Sparrow Missile, Justice Dept looking at amnesty for Vietnam draft dodgers,
Commercials: Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, Ex-Lax, Astoria Federal Savings and Loan, Photomat stores, 1977 Buick Regal, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Polish Hams, Franklin Savings Bank, H.O. Instant Oat Meal, New York State Consumer Board, Bachman cheese twists,
0565 The Smoking Pistol

The Smoking Pistol
Episode 0565
Original Air Date: December 14, 1976
When a cop's son is murdered and a suspect is found holding a smoking gun, he figures it's an open and shut case. But when the suspect's mother appeals to him to investigate further, doubts arise in his mind.
Cast: Howard DaSilva, Ann Pitoniak, Rosemary Rice, Bob Kaliban
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WOR, New York,
News: New York local news,
Commercials: Budweiser, WOR Children's Christmas Fund, Madame Rochas perfume, Contac, Lufthansa German Airlines, Polish Hams, Budweiser, 1977 Buick Regal, Drydock Bank, Cheers Steak House, Ex-Lax, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Corveau Wines,
Sunday, April 24, 2011
0539 To Hang By The Neck

To Hang By The Neck
Episode 0539
Original Air Date: October 21, 1976
A young woman travels to her a ranch for what she thinks will be her friend and boarding school roomate's wedding. Turns out the friend hung herself the night before. Her friend's mother implores her to find out what really happened.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Robert Kaliban, Martha Greenhouse, Ann Pitoniak, William Griffis,
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago
News: Interview with Tony Perez after 1976 World Series, Mao Zedong is dead, Cincinnati Reds win World Series over the Yankees, Alfred E. Smith annual dinner, Mistrial declared in murder of investigative reporter, FBI arrest one of their 10 most wanted, H.Rap Brown arrested after five years in prison for shootout with police, Senator files suit to prevent increase in natural gas prices,
Commercials:1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, Preparation H, White Castle hamburgers, Master Lock burglar alarm, Northwest Federal Savings and Loan, Opal Isuzu, Certainteed Attic Insulation, Edwin J. Eagan candidate for state attorney, Valvoline Motor Oil, Pace solid state CB Radio, Contac, Bill Scott for Attorney General, YMCA, CBS News election coverage, Food poisoning PSA, Harris Nolan Mortgage Corp.,
Labels:
0539,
1976,
501-550,
Ann Pitoniak,
Bryna Raeburn,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Ian Martin,
Marian Seldes,
Martha Greenhouse,
Robert Kaliban,
To Hang By the Neck,
WBBM,
William Griffis
Monday, April 4, 2011
0492 Pension Plan

Pension Plan
Episode 0492
Original Air Date: June 17, 1976
A purchasing manager spends his entire career being honest and forthright. On the eve of retirement, he finds himself penniless. His morals are tested when he learns his virtue was worthless.
Cast: Norman Rose, Ann Pitoniak, Leon Janney, William Redfield
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
0429 You Owe Me A Death

You Owe Me A Death
Episode 0429
Original Air Date: February 11, 1976
A woman is haunted by the voice and the image of her twin who died when they were very young. She wants to put the voices to rest, but to do so, she must learn the truth about her identical twin.
Cast: Patricia Elliot, Russell Horton, William Redfield, Vicky Viola, Ann Pitoniak
Writer: Henry Slesar
Rating: **1/2
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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,
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
0358 Five Ghostly Indians

Five Ghostly Indians
Episode 0358
Original Air Date: October 6, 1975
A professor and Maine inn keeper find a strange Indian arrowhead along the shoreline of the Atlantic. Shortly thereafter, they and other guests are haunted by the vision of five Indians.
Cast: Robert Dryden, Cort Benson, Guy Sorel, Jay Gregory, Ann Pitoniak, Suzanne Grossman.
Writer: Roy Windsor
Rating: ***1/2
Recorded from WOR, New York
News: (From WNWS)Man holding hostages at New York Bank claiming to be a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, Woman sets record for swimming around Manhattan Island, Teacher union leader faces jail time, Defense secretary says defense spending will amount to $3 billion, President Ford calls for tax cuts,
Commercials: Budweiser, Lincoln Savings Bank, Sine Off, Delco Batteries, Long Island Oldsmobile Dealers, Buick Century, Shop Rite Supermarkets, The Cupola Senior living center, Sherry's Ice Cream, New York Jobs, National Committee on Jobs PSA, News and Information Service,
Labels:
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1975,
351-400,
Ann Pitoniak,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Cort Benson,
F,
Five Ghostly Indians,
Guy Sorel,
Jay Gregory,
Recommended 1975,
Robert Dryden,
Roy Windsor,
Suzanne Grossman,
WOR
Sunday, March 13, 2011
0338 The Special Undertaking

The Special Undertaking
Episode 0338
Original Air Date: September 4, 1975
A young country doctor and his wife confront a ghost in their new home. An old, ornate music box is their only clue as to the ghost's identity.
Cast: Jada Rowland, Don Scardino, Staats Cotsworth, Ann Pitoniak, Robert Maxwell
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **1/2
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0322 To Die Is Forever

To Die Is Forever
Episode 0322
Original Air Date: August 7, 1975
A rich eccentric plans to have himself and his terminally ill wife cryogenically preserved until a cure his found for her cancer. However, his plans go awry when his body is overtaken by the spirit of a dead relative.
Cast: Mandel Kramer, Marian Seldes, Jack Grimes, Ann Pitoniak, Leon Janney
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: *1/2
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