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,
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Showing posts with label Kim Hunter. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
1361 Famous Last Words
Famous Last Words
Episode 1361
Original Air Date: August 17, 1982
A young, professional woman reports that she has found a dead body outside of a warehouse. When the police arrive, the body is gone. She loses credibility with her employer as she continues to press the issue.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Mandel Kramer, Robert Dryden
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Episode 1361
Original Air Date: August 17, 1982
A young, professional woman reports that she has found a dead body outside of a warehouse. When the police arrive, the body is gone. She loses credibility with her employer as she continues to press the issue.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Mandel Kramer, Robert Dryden
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Sunday, May 6, 2012
1346 Bring Back My Body
Bring Back My Body
Episode 1346
Original Air Date: July 2, 1982
A woman has split personalities. One is a mild-mannered spinster. The other is a embittered woman bent on killing the man who jilted her. Her psychologist tries to reconcile them.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Bernard Grant, Carol Teitel, Louis Turrene
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Episode 1346
Original Air Date: July 2, 1982
A woman has split personalities. One is a mild-mannered spinster. The other is a embittered woman bent on killing the man who jilted her. Her psychologist tries to reconcile them.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Bernard Grant, Carol Teitel, Louis Turrene
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
1296 The Blue Sedan
The Blue Sedan
Episode 1296
Original Air Date: March 1, 1982
The murder of a small time private investigator working an adultery case takes a police detective on a strange journey through the city's underworld to find the killer.
Cast: Kim Hunter,
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
Commercials: Dreyfuss Liquid Assets, Krazy Glue,
NEEDS REPLACED Final thought clipped before cast,
Episode 1296
Original Air Date: March 1, 1982
The murder of a small time private investigator working an adultery case takes a police detective on a strange journey through the city's underworld to find the killer.
Cast: Kim Hunter,
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
Commercials: Dreyfuss Liquid Assets, Krazy Glue,
NEEDS REPLACED Final thought clipped before cast,
Sunday, April 22, 2012
1233 Lovely People
Lovely People
Episode 1233
Original Air Date: August 14, 1981
A therapist/fortune teller manipulates her patients/clients into believing in themselves. But her evil sister wants to usurp her plans.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Russell Horton, Joan Shea,
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: **
Recorded from KQV Pittsburgh
News: Air Traffic Controllers in Portugal plan boycott in support of PATCO, Court will review Reagan's dismissal of air traffic controllers, Fruit fly found in Modesto, CA, FBI trying to gain access to network news tapes in their case against John Hinkley Jr., Three years in prison for former TN Gov. Ray Blanton, Guatamala officials say American businessman killed by hostage takers, New York Daily News evening edition will fold, Local Pittsburgh news,
Commercials: Horse racing at Waterford Park, "Can You Hear the Laughter: The Freddie Prinz Story" on CBS Television, Cava Instant Coffee, Austin Carpet Cleaners, Metamucil, Tru Value Hardware, Religion in American Life PSA, Catspaw Heals and Soles, Quaker State Motor Oil, Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities, American Red Cross PSA, Happy Hour Magazine, Coring Kerosine Heater, Phillips Petroleum, National Business Employment Weekly,
Episode 1233
Original Air Date: August 14, 1981
A therapist/fortune teller manipulates her patients/clients into believing in themselves. But her evil sister wants to usurp her plans.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Russell Horton, Joan Shea,
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: **
Recorded from KQV Pittsburgh
News: Air Traffic Controllers in Portugal plan boycott in support of PATCO, Court will review Reagan's dismissal of air traffic controllers, Fruit fly found in Modesto, CA, FBI trying to gain access to network news tapes in their case against John Hinkley Jr., Three years in prison for former TN Gov. Ray Blanton, Guatamala officials say American businessman killed by hostage takers, New York Daily News evening edition will fold, Local Pittsburgh news,
Commercials: Horse racing at Waterford Park, "Can You Hear the Laughter: The Freddie Prinz Story" on CBS Television, Cava Instant Coffee, Austin Carpet Cleaners, Metamucil, Tru Value Hardware, Religion in American Life PSA, Catspaw Heals and Soles, Quaker State Motor Oil, Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities, American Red Cross PSA, Happy Hour Magazine, Coring Kerosine Heater, Phillips Petroleum, National Business Employment Weekly,
Friday, April 20, 2012
1193 Garden Of The Moon
Garden Of The Moon
Episode 1193
Original Air Date: May 4, 1981
A cosmetics firm executive purchases some make-up from a new company. She soon develops a strong desire for moon bathing.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Paul Hecht, Evie Juster, Ralph Bell,
Writer: Bob Juhren
Rating: ***
NEEDS REPLACED Rough encode
Episode 1193
Original Air Date: May 4, 1981
A cosmetics firm executive purchases some make-up from a new company. She soon develops a strong desire for moon bathing.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Paul Hecht, Evie Juster, Ralph Bell,
Writer: Bob Juhren
Rating: ***
NEEDS REPLACED Rough encode
Sunday, April 15, 2012
1156 Is Venice Drowning?
Is Venice Drowning?
Episode 1156
Original Air Date: February 6, 1981
A female engineer wants to prove she is as capable as any man, so her boss sends her to Venice to develop a plan to keep it from sinking into the sea. But when she proposes a temple to a goddess as the solution, she loses credibility.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Carol Teitel, Mandel Kramer, Lloyd Batista
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
Episode 1156
Original Air Date: February 6, 1981
A female engineer wants to prove she is as capable as any man, so her boss sends her to Venice to develop a plan to keep it from sinking into the sea. But when she proposes a temple to a goddess as the solution, she loses credibility.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Carol Teitel, Mandel Kramer, Lloyd Batista
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
Thursday, March 1, 2012
0966 Waste Paper
Waste Paper
Episode 0966
Original Air Date: March 28, 1979
A lady detective investigates the murder of a cleaning woman in an office complex. She finds that the simple cleaning woman was actually a lady of means who lead an interesting life.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Lloyd Batista, Earl Hammond
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago
No news
Commercials: Easter Seals, John Morelli Ford-Honda, American Lung Association PSA,
Episode 0966
Original Air Date: March 28, 1979
A lady detective investigates the murder of a cleaning woman in an office complex. She finds that the simple cleaning woman was actually a lady of means who lead an interesting life.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Lloyd Batista, Earl Hammond
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago
No news
Commercials: Easter Seals, John Morelli Ford-Honda, American Lung Association PSA,
Sunday, February 12, 2012
0904 The Man In Black
The Man In Black
Episode 0904
Original Air Date: October 11, 1978
A woman witnesses a murder near the embassies in Washington, D.C. When the police arrive, all evidence of the murder has vanished. She finds herself at the center of international intrigue and doesn't know who to trust.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Bryna Raeburn, Earl Hammond
Writer: Victoria Dann
Rating: ***
no news
no commercials
NEEDS REPLACED sound muffled
Episode 0904
Original Air Date: October 11, 1978
A woman witnesses a murder near the embassies in Washington, D.C. When the police arrive, all evidence of the murder has vanished. She finds herself at the center of international intrigue and doesn't know who to trust.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Bryna Raeburn, Earl Hammond
Writer: Victoria Dann
Rating: ***
no news
no commercials
NEEDS REPLACED sound muffled
Thursday, January 12, 2012
0786 A Phantom Yesterday
A Phantom Yesterday
Episode 0786
Original Air Date: February 21, 1978
A German actress finds herself in international intrigue when she returns to post-World War II Germany to perform and meet an old friend. The old friend is much more than he appears.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Michael Tolan, Arnold Moss, Ray Owens
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: ***
No news
No commercials
Episode 0786
Original Air Date: February 21, 1978
A German actress finds herself in international intrigue when she returns to post-World War II Germany to perform and meet an old friend. The old friend is much more than he appears.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Michael Tolan, Arnold Moss, Ray Owens
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: ***
No news
No commercials
Sunday, January 1, 2012
0713 The Plan
The Plan
Episode 0713
Original Air Date: September 22, 1977
A rich mistress is distressed when she finds out that her whimsical desires led to the death of her faithful maid.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Robert Dryden, Russell Horton, Evie Juster
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
No news
No commercials
Episode 0713
Original Air Date: September 22, 1977
A rich mistress is distressed when she finds out that her whimsical desires led to the death of her faithful maid.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Robert Dryden, Russell Horton, Evie Juster
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
No news
No commercials
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
0622 The Gift Of Doom

The Gift Of Doom
Episode 0622
Original Air Date: March 24, 1977
A snowbound prospector is saved by a Eskimo witch. He takes her as his wife and brings her back to the states. When his political importance grows, he decides he needs to be rid of the "savage".
Cast: Kim Hunter, Mason Adams, Arnold Moss, Russell Horton, Bryna Raeburn.
Writer: Arnold Moss inspired by a Greek tragedy entitled Madeya
Rating: ***1/2
Commercials: 1977 Buick Regal, Contac,
0619 Little Green Death

Little Green Death
Episode 0619
Original Air Date: March 18, 1977
A small town bookstore owner is accused of murder and all the evidence points to him. A New York lawyer is hired to get him off the hook.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Robert Dryden, Carol Teitel, Nat Polen
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
No news
Commercials: 1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, Contac, Better Business Bureau PSA, GE CBs, IRS PSA, Allied Van Lines, Department of Labor Minimum Wage PSA, Buick Regal, Shell, Tru Value Hardware,
Sunday, April 24, 2011
0553 The Awakening

The Awakening
Episode 0553
Original Air Date: November 23, 1976
A police detective investigates the murder of a psychiatrist. His only clue is a tape of the murderer consulting with the psychiatrist.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Leon Janney, Bryna Raeburn, Earl Hammond
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
No news
No commercials
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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,
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
0218 Death In The Stars

Death In The Stars
Episode 0218
Original Air Date: February 4, 1975
A newspaper publisher is angered when her morning paper's horoscope tells her that she is going to die today.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Paul Hecht, Ian Martin, Rosemary Rice, Mary Jane Higby
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from KFYI, Phoenix, AZ
Commercials: Wall Street Journal, Christmas Seals, Apartment Finders,
Saturday, February 19, 2011
0178 The Sighting

The Sighting
Episode 0178
Original Air Date: November 25, 1974
A husband and wife witness the landing of a UFO. The husband wants to pretend it didn't happen, but the wife begins getting extraterresial visits from her new, alien friends.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Nat Polen, Robert Dryden, Ralph Bell, Joe Silver
Writer: Fielden Farrington
Rating: **
Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR
News: Sec of State Kissinger in Peking, Congrssional hearings on sugar prices, Chairman of Joint Chiefs makes inappropriate remarks about Jews, Court ruling says migrants must have green cards to work, Pioneer probe photographs Jupiter, Local Portland news, United Mine Workers examine improved offer from mine owners, Detroit economy looking bleeker, three bombs detonate set by IRA, Japanese prime minster resigns,
Commercials: Subaru, Dubanai Wine, Buick Century Regal, anti-drug PSA, USO PSA, Budweiser, Save the Children, Contac, Cancer PSA, Careers without College, Dubanai wine, Sine Off,
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
0145 Double Exposure

Double Exposure
Episode 0145
Original Air Date: September 9, 1974
A cop's widow is mistaken by two people as someone else. One of those people think she is his ex-wife who abandoned him and their two children 10 years ago. Her cop buddy investigates.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Larry Haines, Joan Shea, Sam Gray
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **
Recorded from KRLD, Dallas
Commercials: Budweiser, Draperies Unique, Buick Century Regal, Forest Service PSA, Quaker State Motor Oil, Better Business Bureau PSA, Church's Fried Chicken, Buick Apollo, Campaign for Human Development, Wyatt's Cafeteria, Fab laundry detergent,
Saturday, February 12, 2011
0110 Where Fear Begins

Where Fear Begins
Episode 0110
Original Air Date: June 25, 1974
A young woman receives a panicked phone call from her sister who screams in terror before dying. She discovers her sister was taking a medication prescribed by a strange doctor.
Cast: Kim Hunter, Mason Adams, Allan Huewitt, Ian Martin, Phoebe Doran
Writer: Henry Slesar
Rating: **1/2
No news
No commercials
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,
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