0450 The Other Side Of The Coin

The Other Side Of The Coin
Episode 0450
Original Air Date: March 18, 1976

A cop and a gangster switch bodies in an underworld "Freaky Friday". The gangster realizes he's off the hook with the boss. The cop realizes he's in a lot of trouble and tries to find a way back.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Kaliban, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN

News: Patty Hearst bankruptcy trial goes to jury. Twice explosives have been found near American nuclear plants, Congress debates campaign finance reform, Henry Jackson will make housing a priority if elected president, Saudi Arabia has large oil reserves, Vegas workers reject contract offer, Private phones now allowed in private homes, Local Portland news, Spain lifting ban on political parties, Islamic state delegates at UN want emergency meeting to discuss situation in Jordan, Air Force has 25 planes detailed for special details for officials, Federal investigators find links to Cuban agents trying to kill President Ford and Ronald Reagan, Morris Udall says Frank Church should not run for president. Reagan responds to calls for him to withdraw from the race,

Commercials: Amana radar range, Fleischman's margirin, Tru Value Hardware, Foundation Church, Buick Skylark, Better Business Bureau, Carrier heating and air conditioning, March of Dimes PSA, Singer sewing machine, "The Physicians" novel, Air pollution PSA, March of Dimes PSA,

0406 One Of The Missing

One Of The Missing
Episode 0406
Original Air Date: January 1, 1975

A Union soldier is sent out with a buddy on a dangerous reconnaisance mission. After an explosion in which he is injured, he has visions of his own funeral.

Cast: Mason Adams, Kristoffer Tabori, Arnold Moss, Jennifer Harmon

Writer: Ambrose Bierce adapted by Arnold and Stella Moss

Rating: ***1/2

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0354 The Other Self

The Other Self
Episode 0354
Original Air Date: September 28, 1975

A psychologist examines a factory worker who has not missed a day of work in eight years to find out what makes him such a good employee. She finds out that it is his obsession with the Civil War --- specifically with the Battle of Shiloh --- that keeps him focused on his mundane assembly tasks.

Cast: Howard DaSilva, Joan Lovejoy, Robert Dryden, Joan Shea, Russell Horton

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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0340 The Other Life

The Other Life
Episode 0340
Original Air Date: September 8, 1975

A neglected housewife finds refuge in betting on horses. As her debt mounts, her life spirals out of control. Meanwhile, her husband's political aspirations grow.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Ralph Bell, Bryna Raeburn, Elliott Reid

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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Billed as the "Xtra Mystery Theater."

0319 The Onyx Eye

The Onyx Eye
Episode 0319
Original Air Date: August 1, 1975

A man purchases a good luck charm in a quaint curio shop. Early on, he and his wife have good luck, getting a good job and winning the lottery. but after their baby dies, the wife is convinced the charm is the source of great evil.

Cast: Frances Sternhagen, Michael Wager, William Redfield, Sidney Slon, Bryna Raeburn.

Writer: Sidney Slon

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WOR, New York,

NEws: 40 injured in Boston mass transit accident, Earthquake in northern California, Lockheed accused of bribing federal officials for government contracts, Negotiations between Egypt and Israel getting into fine details, Unemployment down to 8.4 percent, Senate rejects defense bill, Local New York news, former vice president Agnew wants to testify before Congress on CIA investigation, Senator says Russians bugged NASA during joint mission, Jimmy Hoffa Jr. says his dad was kidnapped,

Commercials: Budweiser, Bob & Ray Show, Buick, Time Magazine, WOR Children's Christmas Fund, Mike Thomas religious program, Barry Faber Show, Business Week magazine,

0199 The Oblong Box

The Oblong Box
Episode 0199
Original Air Date: January 8, 1975

On a ship leaving Europe bound for the U.S., a man encounters an old college friend traveling with his "mistress" and a strange box he claims contains a rare painting. But it's strange shape convinces everyone on board its contents are something more ghastly.

Cast: Grace Matthews, Cort Benson, Bryna Raeburn, Richard Mulligan

Writer: Edgar Allan Poe adapted by George Lowther

Rating: **1/2

0125 The Only Blood

The Only Blood
Episode 0125
Original Air Date: July 31, 1974

An immigrant shoe repairer refuses to pay protection to the mob, so they hit him. He vows revenge in the form of murder. Meanwhile, the head of the mob must reconcile his chosen profession with the love of his daughter.

Cast: Howard DaSilva, Ken Harvey, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden, Jack Grimes.

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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0101 An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Episode 0101
Original Air Date: June 4, 1974

A Confederate spy escapes the hangman's noose at Owl Creek Bridge. He flees through enemy territory, headed back to Dixie.

Cast: William Prince, Mildred Clinton, Jack Grimes, Leon Janney, William Redfield

Writer: Ambrose Bierce adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ****

Commercials: Buick Apollo, Technical Education PSA, Bank of the Commonwealth, Cub Scouting, Wolverine harness race track, Budweiser (drink it out of a glass), Better Business Bureau PSA, Buick motor division, Heart Association PSA,

0074 Only The Dead Remember

Only The Dead Remember
Episode 0074
Original Air Date: April 15, 1974

War buddies conspire to kill the fellow former POW who ratted out their escape attempt from a Korean POW camp. They want to avenge the death of one of their own 20 years after the war's end.

Cast: Tony Roberts, Mandel Kramer, Bryna Raeburn, George Petrie, Lon Clark

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from WDAF, Kansas City, MO

KC police and fire hope they can recover a body from a car that plunged into a river. Jackson County executive hopes that KC teachers will accept their proposal to resolve their strike, Patricia Hearst wanted by FBI for bank robbery, Two major steel companies lose a lawsuit to NAACP and NOW over discrimination suit, John Mitchell takes a beating in cross examination in Watergate trial, Lebanon asks UN to help in attacks by Israel in Golan Heights, South Vietnamese break off peace talks with Vietcong,

Commercials: Girls' Club, Budweiser (don't sip), Red Cross PSA, Kellogs Special K, Better Business Bureau, Sugar free diet 7UP, Better Hearing Institute, Law Day PSA, Sugar Free Diet 7Up,

0072 Out Of Focus

Out Of Focus
Episode 0072
Original Air Date: April 10, 1974

An advertising executive falls for a model who seduces him. She seems to be his dream woman until she reveals her true, evil purpose.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Dan Ocko, Joan Loring, William Redfield, Earl Hammond, Suzanne Grossman

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KRLD, Dallas, TX

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Mariott Hotel, Budweiser (Pour it down the middle), Di-Gel, Phenomint laxative, Kellogs Special K (Veronica and Jeff), Exchange Bank, March of Dimes PSA, Plymouth Park Mall,

0061 Ordeal By Fire

Ordeal By Fire
Episode 0061
Original Air Date: March 21, 1974

A woman asks her boyfriend to try to help her father who is turning his home into a fortress. He soon finds out his soon-to-be father in law must give $1 million to a cult or be burned to death.

Cast: Julie Newmar, Mandel Kramer, Guy Sorel, Sydney Walker, Earl Hammond

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: ***

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Armed prisoners hold hostages in New York federal prison, Watergate lawyers have until Monday to decide if they want the Watergate grand jury report to go to Watergate Committee, Democrats dine on filet mignon at a fundraiser and discuss Watergate, 10 million birds roost in Iowa town, FBI agents arrest man in connection with kidnapping of wife of bank executive, Fire in a Duluth hotel kills 2, Swamp fire in Florida near Miami burns strong, Armed man holding hostages in Belgian embassy gives up, Nixon's popularity hits new lows at 25 percent, House judiciary committee moves one step closer to getting grand jury report on Watergate, Kissinger believes OPEC will not reimpose the oil embargo, Texaco will reduce wholesale price by 10 cents a gallon, Corporate profits up slightly in 1973,

Commercials: Heritage Press, Action Corps, Pillow Furniture at Touch of Class showrooms in Portland, Special K (Mass Tango in Pittsburgh), Jansen Beach Center, President's Council on Physical Fitness, Easter Seals PSA, Budweiser (jingle), anit-heroin PSA, Better Business PSA, Easter Seals PSA,

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,

0001 The Old Ones are Hard to Kill

The Old Ones are Hard to Kill
Episode 0001
Original Air Date: January 6, 1974

An old woman takes on a border who is ill. As he dies, he makes a strange deathbed confession that gets her into trouble.

Cast: Agnes Moorehead, Leon Janney, Roger DeKoven

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WDAF Kansas City

News: Ford says if the Senate Watergate committee would reduce the size of its request, the White House might comply, U.S. hope for end of the Arab oil embargo, Heavy rains trigger mudslides in Los Angeles, 11 people killed in Johnstown plane crash, Tex Ritter buried today, Kansas City Kings hope to host ABA all star game, Large crowd greet Dolphins as they prepare for Super Bowl, weather,

Commercials: Freedom House Books, Budweiser, Waldorf Astoria "The Boyfriend" play showing, Special K (Overweight on an Overnight Train), Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Himan Brown welcomes listeners to return to radio drama, Better Business Bureau PSA, Mentally retarded children PSA,