1002 The Love Goddess Caper

The Love Goddess Caper
Episode 1002
Original Air Date: August 1, 1979

While traveling in Europe, Twain encounters a woman who implores the famous author to assist in obtaining the release of her husband from a mental institution. He was committed for claiming that he had been the sculpture of an ancient and revered piece of art.

Cast: Court Benson, Gordon Gould, Russell Horton, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

0984 A Curious Experience

A Curious Experience
Episode 0984
Original Air Date: May 30, 1979

A young man enlisted in the Union Army is accused of being a spy. To escape the ultimate sanction, he names names of his coconspirators. The names he names are extraordinary.

Cast: Kristoffer Tabori, Robert Dryden, Jackson Beck, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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0937 The Dead House

The Dead House
Episode 0937
Original Air Date: December 29, 1978

While traveling in Germany, Twain visits with the night caretaker at a morgue who tells him a tale of how he got revenge on the men who killed his family.

Cast: Leon Janney, Robert Dryden, Bryna Raeburn, Ian Martin

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Ian Martin

Rating: ***1/2

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0414 The Mysterious Stranger

The Mysterious Stranger
Episode 0414
Original Air Date: January 11, 1976

A man meets an angel named Satan who promises to fulfill his wish. the man learns to be careful what you wish for.

Cast: Tony Roberts, Joe Silver, Marian Seldes, Bryna Raeburn, Ian Martin

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **

Commercials: Better Business Bureau on choosing nursing homes,

0413 The Stolen White Elephant

The Stolen White Elephant
Episode 0413
Original Air Date: January 10, 1976

A British major's future hinges on finding a stolen white elephant that was to be delivered to the queen. He enlists the help of a New York City police detective who searches far and wide for the "easily concealed" elephant.

Cast: Peter Donald, Robert Dryden, Ian Martin, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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Complete and intact, but tape deteriorates toward end

0412 The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Episode 0412
Original Air Date: January 9, 1976

The newspaper editor of a small town recounts how a mysterious outsider uses the lure of easy money to corrupt the uncorruptable leaders.

Cast: Fred Gwynne, Ralph Bell, Earl Hammond, Cort Benson, Joan Shea

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ***1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford expanding New Hampshire campaign, Sen Robert Byrd entering Democratic race for president, Reuters reports fierce battle in Beruit, China prime minister funeral to be low key, Organization of African Unity to discuss rebellion in Angola, Rumored break up of chairman of Ford Motor Co. confirmed, Portland local news, President Ford to take advantage of Reagan stumble in New Hampshire, Ford campaign chairman denied trying to delay trial of Florida senator until after Florida primary, Alabama Gov George Wallace opens campaign in Massachusetts, Nixon celebrates 63rd birthday at home,

Commercials: Greyhound, National Leukemia Association PSA, Buick 1976 Century Regal, Christmas Seals, Foundation Church, Tru Value Hardware, "Navy Chronicle" on CBS Radio, Buick Skylark, United Nations PSA, Underwriters Laboratories PSA, Metric System PSA, Superbowl X on CBS Radio, National Hemophelia Foundation,

0411 A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court

A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court
Episode 0411
Original Air Date: January 8, 1976

A 19th century factory owner gets knocked out in a fight and wakes up in Camelot and is placed under arrest by King Arthur himself. HE exploits his knowledge of history to try to secure his release.

Cast: Kevin McCarthy, Robert Dryden, Russell Horton, Arnold Moss

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Commercials: Metric System PSA, Luden's Cough Drops, United Nations PSA, Buick Elektra, Greyhound,

0410 The Russian Passport

The Russian Passport
Episode 0410
Original Air Date: January 7, 1976

A young man traveling through Europe falls in with an eccentric American who scams them into a conviction in a Russian court and a trip to Siberia.

Cast: Robert Morse, Robert Dryden, Russell Horton, Earl Hammond, Dan Ocko

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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0409 Is He Living Or Is He Dead?

Is He Living Or Is He Dead?
Episode 0409
Original Air Date: January 6, 1976

Three artists scheme to increase the value of their paintings and their sales by having one of them play dead.

Cast: Alexander Scourby, Bryna Raeburn, Cort Benson, Paul Hecht

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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Badly edited, but intact,

0408 Tom Sawyer, Detective

Tom Sawyer, Detective
Episode 0408
Original Air Date: January 5, 1976

An adult Tom Sawyer has grown up to be a lawyer and is called upon to save his Uncle Silas who has been accused of murder.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Kristoffer Tabori, Evie Juster, Gilbert Mack, Robert Kaliban

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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