Funeral Without A Corpse
Episode 1363
Original Air Date: August 24, 1982
A district attorney aspiring to be a U.S. Senator is blackmailed by a man who threatens to reveal a terrible family secret that will derail his political career.
Cast: Norman Rose, Teri Keane, Bernard Grant, Ray Owens
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **1/2
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
1339 A Most Dangerous Animal
A Most Dangerous Animal
Episode 1339
Original Air Date: June 16, 1982
The wife of a vicious and corrupt boxer tries to get a divorce to marry the man she loves. He won't divorce her and assaults her lover. The boxer's trainer --- and father in law, is trapped in the middle.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Robert Dryden, Teri Keane, Mandel Kramer
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **1/2
Episode 1339
Original Air Date: June 16, 1982
The wife of a vicious and corrupt boxer tries to get a divorce to marry the man she loves. He won't divorce her and assaults her lover. The boxer's trainer --- and father in law, is trapped in the middle.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Robert Dryden, Teri Keane, Mandel Kramer
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **1/2
1327 The Wound That Would Not Heal
The Wound That Would Not Heal
Episode 1327
Original Air Date: May 12, 1982
A man is accused of murdering his mistress. At first, he is confident that he did not, but when she starts to call him in the night and haunt his dreams, doubts begin to arise in his own mind. His wife is steadfast in her defense of him.
Cast: Ralph Bell, Cynthia Adler, Bernard Grant
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
Episode 1327
Original Air Date: May 12, 1982
A man is accused of murdering his mistress. At first, he is confident that he did not, but when she starts to call him in the night and haunt his dreams, doubts begin to arise in his own mind. His wife is steadfast in her defense of him.
Cast: Ralph Bell, Cynthia Adler, Bernard Grant
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
1295 The Blood Red Ink
The Blood Red Ink
Episode 1295
Original Air Date: February 26, 1982
A veteran cop is denied a promotion to detective while his partner is promoted. He becomes bitter and becomes a dirty cop on the take. Can his former partner and his wife save him from a life of crime?
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Teri Keane, Lloyd Batista, Bob Kaliban
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
Episode 1295
Original Air Date: February 26, 1982
A veteran cop is denied a promotion to detective while his partner is promoted. He becomes bitter and becomes a dirty cop on the take. Can his former partner and his wife save him from a life of crime?
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Teri Keane, Lloyd Batista, Bob Kaliban
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
Monday, April 23, 2012
1256 Between Two Mirrors
Between Two Mirrors
Episode 1256
Original Air Date: November 2, 1981
Time becomes frazzled and disjointed for a woman whose husband lies in a coma after a train accident. He suffers from the same problem when he arrives hom six years late.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Lloyd Batista, Joyce Gordon, Sidney Slon
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
NEEDS REPLACED Sound muffled, Outro clipped,
Episode 1256
Original Air Date: November 2, 1981
Time becomes frazzled and disjointed for a woman whose husband lies in a coma after a train accident. He suffers from the same problem when he arrives hom six years late.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Lloyd Batista, Joyce Gordon, Sidney Slon
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
NEEDS REPLACED Sound muffled, Outro clipped,
Saturday, March 26, 2011
0461 Vanity Dies Hard

Vanity Dies Hard
Episode 0461
Original Air Date: April 2, 1976
An arrogant mystery detective pulls off the perfect crime against his wife's lover. Now his cheating wife must answer for the crime while he helps the police "solve" it.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Robert Dryden, Earl Hammond, Ian Martin, Mary Jane Higby
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ****
Recorded from WFAA Dallas, TX
Commercials: Feed the Children, Buick, 55 MPH Speed Limit PSA, Foundation Church, Tru Value Hardware, Catholic Relief Services, Buick Skylark, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, Carrier Air Conditioners, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Labels:
0461,
1976,
451-500,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Earl Hammond,
Highly Recommended 1976,
Ian Martin,
Marian Seldes,
Mary Jane Higby,
Robert Dryden,
Sidney Slon,
V,
Vanity Dies Hard,
WFAA
Sunday, March 20, 2011
0434 Goodbye, Benjamin Flack

Goodbye, Benjamin Flack
Episode 0434
Original Air Date: February 19, 1976
A businessman, deep in debt concocts a scheme to kill his cousin who looks like him and collect the insurance money, and take over his cousin's life.
Cast: Howard DaSilva, Joan Lovejoy, Cort Benson, Ralph Bell
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **1/2
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
0403 License To Kill

License To Kill
Episode 0403
Original Air Date: December 26, 1975
A woman successfully frees her husband who is in a hospital for the criminally insane for murder. She says her motives are altruistic, but her boyfriend and she have a scheme to swindle him out of his money.
Cast: Joan Loring, Larry Haines, Sidney Slon, Mary Jane Higby, Earl Hammond
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **1/2
Recorded from WFAA, Dallas, TX
Commercials: National Association of Bus Owners, Buick Century Regal, Alcoholism PSA, Save the Children PSA, Luden's cough drops, People Magazine, Share-A-Ride, Buick Skylark, United Nations PSA, Alcoholism PSA, Metric System PSA, Save the Children PSA,
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
0360 They Shall Stone Them With Stones

They Shall Stone Them With Stones
Episode 0360
Original Air Date: October 9, 1975
A mindreader and her husband put together a Vaudeville act and get a contract to perform. She reads the mind of a killer. The prime suspect wants to recruit them for a private show.
Cast: Teri Keane, Jackson Beck, Arnold Stang, William Redfield, Bryna Raeburn
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
Commercials: La Boheme Opera, 1975 New York Jets Yearbook,
Labels:
0360,
1975,
351-400,
Arnold Stang,
Bryna Raeburn,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Jackson Beck,
Sidney Slon,
T,
Teri Keane,
They Shall Stone Them with Stones,
William Redfield
Sunday, March 13, 2011
0330 Circle Of Evil

Circle Of Evil
Episode 0330
Original Air Date: August 21, 1975
A woman is hired to care for two child-like adults who have been secluded from society. While there, she is contacted by a ghost who wants her to avenge his murder.
Cast: Marian Seldes, Kristoffer Tabori, Mary Jane Higby, Ian Martin, Rosemary Rice
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
No news
No commercials
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,
Saturday, February 19, 2011
0192 Turnabout Is Foul Play

Turnabout Is Foul Play
Episode 0192
Original Air Date: December 26, 1974
A man conspires with his girlfriend to off his wealthy, but sick wife. He changes his mind at the last minute, but somebody else does the job for him. With all the evidence he has created, he has to convince the cops that he changed his mind.
Cast: Mason Adams, Vicky Viola, Marian Seldes, Jackson Beck, Sidney Slon
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
No news
No commercials
Monday, February 14, 2011
0142 The Return Of Anatole Chevenic

The Return Of Anatole Chevenic
Episode 0142
Original Air Date: September 2, 1974
A young, poor man is consistently brow beat and nagged by his rich uncle who continually taunts him with his money. In a fit of rage. he kills his uncle. His tangled web of lies comes unspun slowly and painfully.
Cast: Alexander Scourby, Ann Pitoniak, Gilbert Mack, Sidney Slon
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
Recorded from KRLD Dallas
Commercials: Dial Soap, Dallas Tornadoes Soccer, Marine Corps Reserve, Federal Land Bank, Buick, Dial Soap, Budweiser, Armor Hot Dogs, KRLD Scholarship, Better Business Bureau PSA, Wyatt's Cafeteria,
Thursday, February 10, 2011
0094 The Crack In The Wall

The Crack In The Wall
Episode 0094
Original Air Date: May 20, 1974
A couple grieves the loss of their daughter in a house fire. A crack in the basement wall of their new house can not be repaired despite several tries. They begin to hear the cries of their deceased daughter through that crack.
Cast: Ann Costello, Robert Maxwell, Robert Dryden, Celeste Holm, Wesley Addy
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ****
Recorded from WOR, New York
No news
No commercials
Labels:
0094,
1974,
51-100,
Ann Costello,
C,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Celeste Holm,
Crack in the Wall,
Highly Recommended 1974,
Robert Dryden,
Robert Maxwell,
Sidney Slon,
Wesley Addy
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
0049 Prognosis Negative

Prognosis Negative
Episode 0049
Original Air Date: March 3, 1974
A fake medium takes in a military created psychopath to enhance her act. She is playing with fire while the military searches for their lost soldier
Cast: William Redfield, Bryna Raeburn, Mason Adams, Earl Hammond, Martha Greenhouse
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
No commercials. No News
Labels:
0049,
1-50,
1974,
Bryna Raeburn,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Earl Hammond,
Martha Greenhouse,
Mason Adams,
P,
Prognosis Negative,
Recommended 1974,
Sidney Slon,
William Redfield
Monday, January 31, 2011
0033 Conspiracy To Defraud

Conspiracy To Defraud
Episode 0033
Original Air Date: February 8, 1974
A federal drug agent goes to France to trace heroin shipments. A Greek drug dealer torments him and his new love interest.
Cast: Paul Hecht, Suzanne Grossman, Ruth Warrick, George Petrie, Leon Janney, Gilbert Mack
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR
News: Israel says it will not give up the Golan Heights, Treasurer Secretary George Schultz says we should not respond to the Arab Oil embargo with sanctions, Nixon will address nation at noon tomorrow, government investigates truck driver strikers, Regular federal troops might help keep highways open during strike, Emrgency energy bill will come up for vote in Senate next week, Commerce dept takes steps to reduce shortage of other petroleum products, New Jersey adopts gasoline rationing, Congressional committee says that Nixon may receive a tax bill after Watergate investigation, No new news from Hearst kidnappers, Skylab 3 astronauts in good shape after 84 days in space, Watergate committee loses battle for five Watergate tapes, Special Watergate investigator Leon Jaworski meets with White House to iron out differences, Dow Jones down 8 points,
Commercials: State Farm Mutual insurance, Readers Digest, American Red Cross PSA, Ramada Inn, Budweiser (amplitude), Jansen Beach Center, Lung Association PSA, Kellogs Special K (The Good, the Bad, and the Heavy), Better Business Bureau PSA, American Red Cross PSA, Turn in heroin pushers,
Labels:
0033,
1-50,
1974,
C,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Conspiracy to Defraud,
George Petrie,
Gilbert Mack,
KOIN,
Leon Janney,
Paul Hecht,
Ruth Warrick,
Sidney Slon,
Suzanne Grossman
Sunday, January 30, 2011
0011Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable
Episode 0011
Original Air Date: January 16, 1974
A son brings his ailing, paroled father home from the hospital. Meanwhile, he must find $15000 to buy out his business partner or lose his business.
Cast: William Prince, Joseph Julian, Ralph Carter, Joan Lovejoy, Robert Dryden, Ian Martin
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: **
Broadcast on KIXI Seattle
Commercials: Special K (Last Tango in Pittsburgh), carpooling PSA, RIF PSA, East Side tool rental, Budweiser (Don't drink out of a glass) Better Business Bureau. Cerebral Palsy PSA,
Labels:
0011,
1-50,
1974,
A,
Accounts Receivable,
CBS Radio Mystery Theater,
CBSRMT,
Ian Martin,
Joan Lovejoy,
Joseph Julian,
KIXI,
Ralph Carter,
Robert Dryden,
Sidney Slon,
William Prince
0005 No Hiding Place

No Hiding Place
Episode 0005
Original Air Date: January 10, 1974
A man who is about to become CEO of his father-in-law's corporation is blackmailed for a horrible misdeed in his past.
Cast: Larry Haines, Jackson Beck, Anne Meecham, Sydney Walker, Tom Keena
Writer: Sidney Slon
Rating: ***
Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR
News: Henry Kissinger visits the Middle East, Oil reserves higher than thought and gas production will not be cut as much as originally predicted. Sen. Scoop Jackson introducing bill requiring all oil companies to have a government representatives on their board. Gas shortages in Los Angeles. Still no cure for common cold,
Commercials: Bear aspirin, The new Navy, KOIN news, Special K, Heart health PSA, Himan Brown promotes CBSRMT, Better Business Bureau PSA, The Mormons, Vantage Press, Contac cold medicine,
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