Showing posts with label Michael Tolan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Tolan. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

0369 The Storm Breeder

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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Sunday, May 13, 2012

1377 The Ninth Commandment

The Ninth Commandment
Episode 1377
Original Air Date: October 4, 1982

A wealthy, middle-aged woman falls for the man who attempts to burgle her home. LAter, when he is arrested for murder, he refuses to use her as an alibi for fear of dishonoring her. Meanwhile, She struggles with doing the right thing and ruining her marriage.

Cast: Teri Keane, Michael Tolan, Earl Hammond

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***1/2

Thursday, May 3, 2012

1323 Guilty As Charged

Guilty As Charged
Episode 1323
Original Air Date: May 3, 1982

A hardware salesman is charged with a series of robberies and kidnappings he did not commit. The suspect matches his description exactly. He relies on a polygraph to get him off the hook.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Carol Teitel, Mandel Kramer, Lloyd Batista

Writer: G. Frederick Lewis

Rating: *1/2

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

1313 You Tell Me Your Dream

You Tell Me Your Dream
Episode 1313
Original Air Date: April 9, 1982

A lawyer has a recurring dream where a faceless killer assaults him in his favorite bar. He soon finds one of the people from his dream -- who is having the same dream. They explore the mystery together.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Robert Dryden, Cynthia Adler, Mandel Kramer

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: **1/2

1293 Nickles And Dimes

Nickles And Dimes
Episode 1293
Original Air Date: February 23, 1982

A detective goes undercover to infiltrate an organized crime family. He moves up quickly and begins to enjoy the temptation of the money, women, etc. Will the temptation be too much for him?

Cast: Michael Tolan, Joan Shea,

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

NEEDS REPLACED. End clipped at cast list.

Monday, April 23, 2012

1253 The Most Necessary Evil

The Most Necessary Evil
Episode 1253
Original Air Date: October 23, 1981

A woman questions her husband's recent wealth. He refuses to reveal its source and confesses to being in trouble. He soon ends up dead. A police detective investigates for her.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Carol Teitel, Mandel Kramer, Ralph Bell

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Sunday, April 22, 2012

1244 Diablo

Diablo
Episode 1244
Original Air Date: September 21, 1981

A crusading news reporter gains control of a turquoise mine by threatening to tell lies about its owner. She promises to give the workers good pay and benefits. But what are her real aims?

Cast: Marian Seldes, Michael Tolan, Mandel Kramer

Writer: Nancy Moore

Rating: *1/2

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1234 The Thracian Lovers

The Thracian Lovers
Episode 1234
Original Air Date: August 17, 1981

A man accused of murdering his wife and her lover recounts how he was the the King of Thrace 2900 years ago and killed them before.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Michael Tolan, Robert Kaliban, Jennifer Harmon

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Friday, April 20, 2012

1228 A Penny For Your Thoughts

A Penny For Your Thoughts
Episode 1228
Original Air Date: July 31, 1981

Ancient mythology meets modern romance and deceit when a reporter meets a woman who claims her husband is trying to kill her. The reporter is shocked to learn that she is a mythical seductress who is working her powers on him.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Marian Seldes, Mandel Kramer, Bernard Grant

Wrier: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

1214 Waking And Sleeping

Waking And Sleeping
Episode 1214
Original Air Date: June 29, 1981

A man retreats to the country to "find himself" in an unfriendly small town. He meets a young girl in a field of daisies, tells her she'll be happy at 4:00 in the afternoon and finds happiness.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Teri Keane, Amanda Plummer

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: *

Sunday, April 15, 2012

1172 Maiden Ladies

Maiden Ladies
Episode 1172
Original Air Date: March 16, 1981

A young man is murdered while helping a wealthy man change a tire on his imported automobile. When the police won't pursue the clues the killer left, his aunt works to nab the killer.

Cast: Teri Keane, Michael Tolan, Russell Horton, Carol Teitel

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Monday, April 2, 2012

1092 That Magic Touch

That Magic Touch
Episode 1092
Original Air Date: June 9, 1980

A beautiful actress takes her son and divorces her emotionally distant and abusive producer-husband. They decide to reunite at their remote lodge for Christmas and a reconcilliation ensues until trouble starts.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Michael Tolan, Kristoffer Tabori, Ray Owens

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Friday, March 16, 2012

1040 Shadow Of A Lover

Shadow Of A Lover
Episode 1040
Original Air Date: December 19, 1979

A woman confuses fantasy and reality and asks an actor on a cop show to solve the disappearance of her husband. The actor starts to buy into the fantasy and finds it often conflicts with reality.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Evie Juster, Bryna Raeburn, Russell Horton

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WFAA Dallas, TX

Commercials: MasterCharge, Epilepsy PSA, Consumer Reports, High blood pressure PSA, Michelob, Special Education PSA, Whitman's Chocolates, Kodak Film, Easter Seals PSA, Consumer Reports, Minolta XG-1 camera at Barry's Camera, CBS news with Walter Cronkite, Whitman's Chocolate, Reynolds Wrap, Consumer Reports,

Sunday, March 11, 2012

1026 Who Has Seen The Wind?

Who Has Seen The Wind?
Episode 1026
Original Air Date: October 31, 1979

A claustrophobic woman is trapped in her apartment and calls a friend to plead with her to let her out. Despite their best efforts, the woman and her husband are unable to open the door. The consequences are dramatic.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Teri Keane, Carol Teitel,

Writer: Nancy Moore

Rating: ***

Recorded from WBBM Chicago

Commercials: Ex Lax pills, Contac, Northwest Federal Savings and Loan, Maxwell House, Perfect Sleeper by Serta, York Furrier, Postal Instant Press Printing, National Guard and Reserve, "White Shadow" "MASH" WKRP in Cincinnati on CBS television, DiGel, Crost Furniture and antiques, Bsorex Shampoo,

News: President Carter guarantees Chrysler a $1 billion loan, Chrysler workers to vote on scaled back contract agreement, 13,000 G.M. workers walk out at two plants,

Saturday, March 3, 2012

0994 The Great White Shark

The Great White Shark
Episode 0994
Original Air Date: July 4, 1979

A charter boat captain takes an arrogant millionaire and his wife on a charter and promptly falls in love with his wife. But his need for revenge on the shark that took his leg is pervasive.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Ian Martin, Joan Lovejoy

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: ***

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Friday, March 2, 2012

0974 Letter Of Love, Letter Of Death

Letter Of Love, Letter Of Death
Episode 0974
Original Air Date: April 25, 1979

A detective investigates the murder of a theatrical producer. While all the evidence points to a mistress, the detective risks his career to prove otherwise.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Martha Greenhouse, Ian Martin, Robert Dryden

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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Monday, February 27, 2012

0959 The Fall Of Gentryville

The Fall Of Gentryville
Episode 0959
Original Air Date: March 5, 1979

A small mountain town disappears from the map leaving only one mousy woman to tell the tale. She tells a reporter a tale of horrible corruption and menace.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Evie Juster, Jackson Beck, Ray Owens

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ****

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Monday, February 20, 2012

0939 The Look

The Look
Episode 0939
Original Air Date: January 4, 1979

A Senator uses an organized crime subcommittee to promote himself as a potential presidential candidate. However, he might get caught up in his own investigation when its avenues take him close to home.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Carol Teitel, Teri Keane, Earl Hammond

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

NEEDS REPLACED sound muffled, tape slow,

Sunday, February 12, 2012

0915 Second Sight

Second Sight
Episode 0915
Original Air Date: November 8, 1978

A grounded pilot is told to take up art to help him relax. His paintings all portend death. Unfortunately for his subjects, they are always accurate.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Robert Dryden, Earl Hammond, Joan Shea

Writer: James Agate, Jr.

Rating: ***

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Commercials: Allied Van Lines, DiGel

Saturday, February 4, 2012

0880 Raptures Of The Deep

Raptures Of The Deep
Episode 0880
Original Air Date: August 16, 1978

A diver searching for lost treasure stumbles into the lost kingdom of Atlantis and learns how it fell into the ocean and how its inhabitants survived.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Catherine Byers, Sam Gray, Ray Owens

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

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Commercials: Shout!, DiGel, Goodyear car service,