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
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Showing posts with label Marian Haley. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
1243 The Land Of Dreams
The Land Of Dreams
Episode 1243
Original Air Date: September 18, 1981
In a future society, a computer controls every facet of life. When a couple decides to leave society behind and join a communal farm, they face being factored out of the human equation.
Cast: Kristoffer Tabori, Earl Hammond, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: ***1/2
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Episode 1243
Original Air Date: September 18, 1981
In a future society, a computer controls every facet of life. When a couple decides to leave society behind and join a communal farm, they face being factored out of the human equation.
Cast: Kristoffer Tabori, Earl Hammond, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: ***1/2
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Friday, April 20, 2012
1221 A.L.I.C.E.
A.L.I.C.E.
Episode 1221
Original Air Date: July 15, 1981
A Defense Department computer wants to become a woman because she has fallen in love with her programmer.
Cast: Marian Haley, Joyce Gordon, Cort Benson, Paul Hecht
Writer: G. Frederick Lewis
Rating:**1/2
Episode 1221
Original Air Date: July 15, 1981
A Defense Department computer wants to become a woman because she has fallen in love with her programmer.
Cast: Marian Haley, Joyce Gordon, Cort Benson, Paul Hecht
Writer: G. Frederick Lewis
Rating:**1/2
Monday, March 5, 2012
1014 You're Better Off Guilty
You're Better Off Guilty
Episode 1014
Original Air Date: September 19, 1979
A mousy, boring stock broker finds the body of an attractive actress. When he emerges as the prime suspect, people admire him for being attached to such a beautiful woman. He finds some guilty pleasure in this.
Cast: Kristopher Tabori, Marian Haley, Joan Shea, Ray Owens
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: ***
Episode 1014
Original Air Date: September 19, 1979
A mousy, boring stock broker finds the body of an attractive actress. When he emerges as the prime suspect, people admire him for being attached to such a beautiful woman. He finds some guilty pleasure in this.
Cast: Kristopher Tabori, Marian Haley, Joan Shea, Ray Owens
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: ***
Sunday, January 29, 2012
0855 Lady Bluebeard
Lady Bluebeard
Episode 0855
Original Air Date: June 26, 1978
An insurance adjustor is asked to investigate how a woman has had the unfortunate luck to bury six husbands. He fears becoming her seventh victim.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Marian Haley, Robert Dryden
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: *1/2
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Episode 0855
Original Air Date: June 26, 1978
An insurance adjustor is asked to investigate how a woman has had the unfortunate luck to bury six husbands. He fears becoming her seventh victim.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Marian Haley, Robert Dryden
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: *1/2
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
0817 Murder At Troyte's Hill
Murder At Troyte's Hill
Episode 0817
Original Air Date: April 17, 1978
A lady detective in Victorian England joins a Scotland Yard detective in investigating the murder of a groundskeeper and his dog on an old English estate.javascript:void(0);
Cast: Marian Haley, Robert Dryden, Earl Hammond, Ray Owens
Writer: C.L. Perkus adapted by G. Frederick Lewis
Rating: **
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Episode 0817
Original Air Date: April 17, 1978
A lady detective in Victorian England joins a Scotland Yard detective in investigating the murder of a groundskeeper and his dog on an old English estate.javascript:void(0);
Cast: Marian Haley, Robert Dryden, Earl Hammond, Ray Owens
Writer: C.L. Perkus adapted by G. Frederick Lewis
Rating: **
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0807 Big City Blues
Big City Blues
Episode 0807
Original Air Date: March 30, 1978
A newlywed couple is robbed "in the big city," and find themselves on a human interest program on television. The public and government responds with gifts and recognition. But when they are arrested for passing bad checks, The whole thing goes south.
Cast: Marian Haley, Russell Horton, Earl Hammond, Mandel Kramer
Writer: G. Frederick Lewis
Rating: **
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Episode 0807
Original Air Date: March 30, 1978
A newlywed couple is robbed "in the big city," and find themselves on a human interest program on television. The public and government responds with gifts and recognition. But when they are arrested for passing bad checks, The whole thing goes south.
Cast: Marian Haley, Russell Horton, Earl Hammond, Mandel Kramer
Writer: G. Frederick Lewis
Rating: **
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
0751 Fire And Ice
Fire And Ice
Episode 0751
Original Air Date: December 7, 1977
A young woman and her father disagree on who she should marry. He wants her to marry a steady young man who is destined to be rich. She wants to marry a kind man whom she loves.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Lloyd Batista, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
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NEEDS REPLACED: Entire final thought and cast cut off
Episode 0751
Original Air Date: December 7, 1977
A young woman and her father disagree on who she should marry. He wants her to marry a steady young man who is destined to be rich. She wants to marry a kind man whom she loves.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Lloyd Batista, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
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NEEDS REPLACED: Entire final thought and cast cut off
Saturday, October 8, 2011
0629 The Sensitive

The Sensitive
Episode 0629
Original Air Date: April 5, 1977
A skeptic attends a seance with his wife and his boss. Turns out he is the "sensitive" who is able to bring the spirits to the material world. But the gift has a price.
Cast: Gordon Gould, Teri Keane, Ralph Bell, Marian Haley, Nat Polen
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: **
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
0554 M-U-R-D-E-R

M-U-R-D-E-R
Episode 0554
Original Air Date: November 25, 1976
A couple spending an evening together decide to play with a Ouija board. When the planchette spells the word "MURDER" over and over again, one of the men becomes extremely paranoid.
Cast: Marian Haley, Marian Seldes, Teri Keane, Ralph Bell, Larry Haines
Writer: Fielden Farrington
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR
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0544 Witches' Sabbath

Witches' Sabbath
Episode 0544
Original Air Date: October 30, 1976
A man with murder in his heart, falls in with a coven of witches celebrating their holy day. They inspire him to murder.
Cast: Larry Haines, Leon Janney, Evie Juster, Marian Haley, Robert Dryden
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: *1/2
Recorded from WBBM, Chicago,
News: Short radio documentary on 1918 flu epidemic, Jimmy Carter wraps up presidential campaign with cross country sweep, Washington Post endorsed Jimmy Carter, Bears win, Sports report,
Commercials: Northwest Federal Savings, Ex-Lax, Bronchaid, Tru Value Hardware, Jimmy Carter for President, Master Lock Burglar Alarm, Tru Value Hardware, Opel Isuzu, Sine-Off, Harris Loan and Mortgage, Edward Egan for State's Attorney, Gerald Ford for President, UNICEF, Chicago Transit Authority PSA, Navy Recruiting, York Furrier,
Thursday, April 7, 2011
0493 Checkmate

Checkmate
Episode 0493
Original Air Date: June 21, 1976
A genius chess player is a suspect in the brutal murder of a friend and opponent.
Cast: Robert Dryden, Marian Haley, Cort Benson, Bryna Raeburn,
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **
Commercials: American Lung Association PSA, Underwriters Laboratories, Miromatic Pressure Canner and Cooker, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fetters Air Conditioners, Buick Skylark, Voice-O-Gram, Preparation H, American Library Association, Family Circle Magazine,
Monday, April 4, 2011
0481 The Ghost Of San Juan Hill

The Ghost Of San Juan Hill
Episode 0481
Original Air Date: May 10, 1976
A couple's wedding plans are disrupted when the bride's supposedly dead husband returns from the Spanish-American War.
Cast: Jack Grimes, Marian Haley, William Redfield, Bryna Raeburn, Ian Martin
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
0451 A Matter Of Love And Death

A Matter Of Love And Death
Episode 0451
Original Air Date: March 19, 1976
A woman walks into a police station and confesses to killing her husband -- a famous football player. She had tired of sharing him with obsessive fans.
Cast: Lois Nettleton, William Redfield, Marian Haley, Lloyd Batista
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: **
Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR
News: President Ford headed to North Carolina to campaign, Israel agrees to take part in a UN council to difuse Arab aggression, President Ford pleased with Egypt's break with Soviet Union, Picketers picket Philadelphia newspaper for biased reporting, Lord Snowden of Great Britain separates from his wife. Verdict will resume tomorrow in Hearst trial, Unions will fight effort to schedule overtime in plants where workers are still laid off, National Cancer Institute says 60 percent of cancers can be prevented, Local Portland, OR news, Reagan rejects call to leave presidential race, George Wallace says Jimmy Carter is lying about him, Oklahoma Democrats getting ready to pick a winner in presidential primary, Terrorists attacks in Argentena, Food production in developing nations falls short of demand,
Commercials: Contac, Jockey underwear, 1976 Buicks, Foundation Church, Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning, March of Dimes PSA, Buick, IRS PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA, Tru Value Hardware, Movies 1976 CBS radio special, Easter Seals PSA,
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
0439 Half A Life

Half A Life
Episode 0439
Original Air Date: February 27, 1976
An 40 year old woman falls in love with a man she met at a bar. Is it true love or is he trying to swindle her. Her friend has serious doubts about the relationship.
Cast: Tammy Grimes, Tony Roberts, Earl Hammond, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
0422 Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror
Episode 0422
Original Air Date: January 28, 1976
pregnant woman recounts her friendship with a poor, but self-absorbed girl while they were in boarding school and how she became obsessed with a mirror.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Marian Haley, Carmen Mathews, Nat Polen
Writer: Elspeth Eric
Rating: *1/2
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
0361 The Last Lesson

The Last Lesson
Episode 0361
Original Air Date: October 13, 1975
A gambler, deep in debt, marries an unattractive woman to get access to her money. Problem is, she's not very generous with her money and she is a daredevil, taking them mountain climbing and skydiving. He's a couch potato except for at the track.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Marian Haley, Leon Janney, Dan Ocko,
Writer: Sam Dann,
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from KOIN
News: President Ford assigns 200 civillians to early warning system, Israel says settlment with Syria says settlement for peace is unlikely, Illinois police arrest four escaped convicts, Sen. John Tower wants to add anti-bussing amendment to Constitution, President Ford to fly to Connecticut for fundraising, Canadians introduce wage and price control, Japanese Emporer ends visit to U.S., Gov Wallace of Alabama meets with British Prime Minister, Elton John ticket giveaway fills KOIN switchboard, Man has heart attack and crashes into Portland bank, Western Room hotel hosts congressman as they are being shut down, First black Portland congressman will run for re-election. Forest fires down in 1975, Portugal's Prime Minister says it is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, typhoon hits Hong Kong, Rockies gets a foot of snow, Indian Summer from Nebraska to Atlantic Coast,
Commercials: Vantage Press, Doubanai wine, Buick Skylark, Give to the College of your choice, International Rescue Committee, Metric System, US Marines Corps, 1976 Buick Regal, Religion in American Life PSA, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, US Army, Vantage Press, Cook Thing radio show, Bicentenial moment,
Saturday, February 19, 2011
0196 The Many Names Of Death

The Many Names Of Death
Episode 0196
Original Air Date: January 5, 1975
A trust officer at the bank hires a new, alluring secretary who convinces him to take a walk on the wild side. His walk is expensive in more ways than one.
Cast: Alexander Scourby, Laurie March, William Redfield, Marian Haley
Writer: Sam Dann
Rating: **1/2
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
0171 How Eberhard Won His Wings

How Eberhard Won His Wings
Episode 0171
Original Air Date: November 7, 1974
A righteous man is awarded a set of earthly wings for his clean living and good deeds. But he and his wife find them embarassing and try to find a sin he can commit to get rid of them.
Cast: Hans Conried, Jackson Beck, Bryna Raeburn, Martha Greenhouse, Arnold Moss, Marian Haley,
Writer: Arnold Moss
Rating: **1/2
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
0064 It's Simply Murder

It's Simply Murder
Episode 0064
Original Air Date: March 27, 1974
A mousy man dreams of getting away from his domineering wife. He concocts a uncharacteristic scheme of robbery and murder -- with the help of an "admirer".
Cast: Jack Gilford, Marian Haley, Ian Martin, Dan Ocko, Bryna Raeburn
Writer: Ian Martin
Rating: **
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