0229 The Strange Case Of Lucas Lauder

The Strange Case Of Lucas Lauder
Episode 0229
Original Air Date: February 26, 1975

A death row prisoner tells the warden he is actually the reincarnation of Jack the Ripper. He also tells the warden that upon his death, the soul of the Ripper will pass to him and that he will kill his wife.

Cast: Robert Lansing, Lenka Peterson, Ralph Bell, Ira Lewis, Patricia Pierdon

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: ***1/2

No news

Recorded from WABC New York

Commercials: Carvelle's Ice Cream Cake

0149 Thicker Than Water

Thicker Than Water
Episode 0149
Original Air Date: September 17, 1974

An overworked lawyer is persuaded to take on a murder case where the accused insists he is innocent. The lawyer is not convinced and orders a special test on the murder weapon.

Cast: Jay Gregory, Robert Dryden, Robert Kaliban, Ira Lewis, Grace Matthews

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WOR,

News: Fulton Lewis Commentaries: Congressional liberals were angry with President Ford for anti-Alente activity in Chile, Documents leak regarding investigation of CIA director Richard Helms, President Ford to reorganize National Security Council, Ford and Al Haig deny Haig convinced Ford to pardon Nixon, Haig reappointed to head of NATO, West Virginia Senator says Ford's offer of clemency to Vietnam draft dodgers is wrong, Virginia Harry Byrd supported Robert Byrd, Senate and House agree on public financing for presidential elections, Each candidate would get $5 million and sets limits of $1,000 individuals and $5,000 by organizations,

Commercials: Buick Century Regal, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Suburban Savings and Loan, Budweiser, Jets vs. Bears on WOR, Buick Apollo, Dubonais Wine,

0114 The Young Die Good

The Young Die Good
Episode 0114
Original Air Date: July 4, 1974

A couple moves in next door to a strange house with a strange inhabitant. One sees an old, desicated woman. The other sees a young attractive woman. The difference of vision exacerbates their marital difficulties.

Cast: Patricia Elliot, Carol Teitel, Ira Lewis, Dan Ocko

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: ***

Commercials: CBS soap operas Young and the Restless and As the World Turns, Tru Value Hardware, Red Cross PSA, Serta Perfect Sleeper, Snap barbecue sauce, Interfaith Hunger Appeal PSA, Country Time Lemonade, Kodak Colorburst 250 and 350, Channel 56 (Detroit) goes to 24 hours of broadcasting, Pip Printing, White Westinghouse, Sheka (book), CBS television 24th Junior Miss Pageant,

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,

0075 Men Without Mouths

Men Without Mouths
Episode 0075
Original Air Date: April 16, 1974

A mobster takes in the daughter of a dead compatriot and raises her as his own. As he approaches his twilight years, he's haunted by visions of creatures without mouths. His adopted daughter son-in-law try to help him.

Cast: Dan Ocko, Ira Lewis, Joe Silver, Patricia Elliot

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: ***

Recorded from WDAF Kansas City

News: Democrats win 4 of 5 special elections, gasoline rationing ends in Virginia, Watergate trial of John Mitchell

Commercials: Budweiser, MArch of Dimes PSA, CARE, Marine Recruiting, Special K (The Library), Veterans Administration, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, U.S. Product Safety Commission PSA,

0063 Death By Whose Hands

Death By Whose Hands
Episode 0063
Original Air Date: March 26, 1974

Set at the turn of the century; a surgeon attaches the hands of a dead piano player to the arms of his rival. The consequences are deadly.

Cast: Stefan Schnabel, Robert Drivas, Roger Dekovan, Marian Seldes, Ira Lewis

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KCBS San Francisco, CA

No news

No commericals

0048 Out Of Sight

Out Of Sight
Episode 0048
Original Air Date: March 2, 1974

A space mission with the first woman in space (Sally Ride?) is tormented by aliens they cannot see.

Cast: Julia Meade, Sydney Walker, Ira Lewis, Jack Grimes

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating ***1/2

Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR

News: Watergate Grand Jury concludes Nixon was involved in a cover up, John Connally says country will not hold the Republican Party responsible for Watergate, Gov. Robert Docking of Kansas will retire, Randolph Hearst to make statement about his daughter's kidnapping, FBI has arrested a man for trying to extort money from the Hearsts, Prime Minister Heath to meet with Liberal Party to stay in power, Kissinger visits Jordan, Spain executed two men for killing police officers, Republican Dorchester conference votes against restoring death penalty, Sen. Bob Packwood says Nixon should be impeached, Gov. McCall says Nixon should reveal all he knows about Watgergate or resign, Gov. McCall names his successor for governor, Gov. McCall will make decision on gasoline rationing,

Commercials: The New Navy, Jansen Beach Mall, U.S. Customs PSA, Budweiser (Good Head), Better Business Bureau, Special K (Junior Gives Up), Religion in American Life PSA, High Blood Pressure PSA, Fuel shortage PSA, United Way PSA, anti-drug PSA,

0036 A Dream Of Death

A Dream Of Death
Episode 0036
Original Air Date: February 12, 1974

A college professor becomes convinced that he is reincarnated. He is worried that he will be punished for breaking a 200 year old engagement.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Evie Juster, Marian Seldes, Robert Dryden, Ira Lewis

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, The New Navy, Budweiser, Veterans Administration, Special K, Better Business Bureau PSA,President's Council on Physical Fitness,