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Monday, April 4, 2011

0484 The Walking Dead


The Walking Dead
Episode 0484
Original Air Date: May 20, 1976

In a future society, androids are mindless servants. However, Rex -- the most modern and complex of the androids -- develops a passion for killing women.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Rosemary Rice, Joan Shea, Jack Grimes, Gilbert Mack

Writer: Alfred Bester

Rating: ***1/2

Recorded from WOR, New York

No news

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0480 What A Change In Hilda


What A Change In Hilda
Episode 0480
Original Air Date: May 6, 1976

A woman finds a doctor who can help her attain her life's desire for fancy clothes and jewels. his price is high and our heroine doesn't know it until the bill becomes due.

Cast: Lois Nettleton, Bryna Raeburn, Robert L. Green, Nat Polen

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR, New York

No news

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

0468 Wishes Can Be Fatal


Wishes Can Be Fatal
Episode 0468
Original Air Date: April 13, 1976

An old woman uses embroidery to torment her wicked daughter in law.

Cast: Carmen Matthews, Teri Keane, Gordon Gould, Russell Horton, Jennifer Harmon,

Writer: Roy Windsor

Rating: **1/2

No news

No commercials

Saturday, March 26, 2011

0460 The White Ghost


The White Ghost
Episode 0460
Original Air Date: April 1, 1976

A powerful businessman's life begins to unravel after the accidental death of his mistress. Her ghost won't leave him alone.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Ann Williams, Joan Shea, Earl Hammond

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WFAA, Dallas

Commercials: Independent Boarding Schools, Carrier Air Conditioners, Boy Scouts, Tru Value Hardware, Foundation Church, Buick, March of Dimes, IRS PSA,

Saturday, March 19, 2011

0415 What The Shepherd Saw


What The Shepherd Saw
Episode 0415
Original Air Date: January 12, 1976

A young shepherd witnesses his master killing a man who loved his wife. He must now convince him that he did not see anything.

Cast: Russell Horton, Marian Seldes, Ian Martin, William Redfield

Writer: Thomas Hardy adapted by Elizabeth Pinnel

Rating: **1/2

No news

No commercials

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

0388 With Malice Aforethought


With Malice Aforethought
Episode 0388
Original Air Date: December 1, 1975

A young, black cop shoots a suspect who appears to be unarmed and is suspended while the investigation commences. While at home, he receives a call from a mysterious stranger who says he can help prove his innocence.

Cast: Carlos Carasco, William Redfield, Robert Maxwell, Marian Seldes, Lynn Gotchman,

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from WOR, New York,

Commercials: Sine Off, The Cupola Senior Living Facility, Buick LeSabre, Budweiser, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Newco Margarine, First Federal Savings of New York, Sherry's Ice Cream, Rockwell calculators and slide rules,

Sunday, March 13, 2011

0329 Welcome For A Dead Man


Welcome For A Dead Man
Episode 0329
Original Air Date: August 19, 1975

A crook gets out of prison 21 years after murdering a payroll clerk. He sets out to find the stolen loot he stashed, but discovers something much more important.

Cast: Howard DaSilva, Bryna Raeburn, Gilbert Mack, Earl Hammond

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

No news

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

0315 Woman From Hell


Woman From Hell
Episode 0315
Original Air Date: July 25, 1975

A private investigator is hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a beautiful actress. She recounts in her diary her role in a movie and her battle with a coven of witches.

Cast: Joan Lovejoy, Mandel Kramer, Nat Polan, Norman Rose, Paul Hecht.

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President and Mrs. Ford preparing for 10 day trip to Europe, Turkey orders U.S. suspension of military operations after Congress bans sale of arms, Apollo confined to sick bay in Honolulu after inhaling gas during splash down, American students held by rebels in East Africa for 67 days, Portugal military government appoints 3 man government, Raleigh jury in place for black woman indicted for murdering white prison guard, President Ford vetoes education bill, President Ford asks for $3 billion to fund food stamp program for the rest of the year,

Commercials: Vantage Press, Preparation H, Harts Once a Month Wormer, Catholic Communications Association, National Alliance of Businessmen, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Buick, Radio advertising, March of Dimes, Hemmoraid ointment, Entertainment West on CBS Radio,

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

0307 The Widow's Auxiliary


The Widow's Auxiliary
Episode 0307
Original Air Date: July 11, 1975

"The Stepford Husbands" A young engineer is asked by his boss to join the local men's club. they need his mechanical skills to advance their cause. When his wife learns their true purpose from another "spouse", she sets out to save him.

Cast: Lenka Peterson, Carol Teitel, Gordon Gould, Cort Benson, Arnold Moss

Writer: Fielden Farrington

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Astronauts prepare for joint mission with Soviets, Sen. Henry Jackson cautions US on Soviet grain sale, Kissinger reports progress on arms treaty with Soviets, Air Force grounding planes due to contaminated oil, CIA discloses former Nixon aid Alexander Butterfield worked for them, President Ford says we're on road to economic recovery, Egypt wants US support if they sign agreeement with Israel, New Jersey senator wants to refuse to sell arms to Jordan, Senate approves bill requiring vehicles and appliances to include annual energy usage stickers,

Commercials: American Lung Association, President Ford starts campaigning in Chicago, Budweiser, Quaker State Motor Oil, Buick LeSabre, Frigidaire air conditioners at Smith's Home Furnishings, U.S. Coast Guard boat safety PSA, Anti-pollution PSA, AFS PSA, Florida Orange Juice, March of Dimes PSA, Metric System PSA, Oregon Shakespearean Festival, Athletes versus MS, U.S. Savings Bonds,

Sunday, March 6, 2011

0280 The Witches' Almanac


The Witches' Almanac
Episode 0280
Original Air Date: May 26, 1975

This is an entertaining --- if somewhat formulaic tale about a married witch and warlock who concoct potions to give them and the coven eternal life. The essential ingredient is the blood of a virgin. What will they do when their virgin, a young border, falls in love with a reporter?

Cast: Marshall Borden, Dan Ocko, Jada Rowland, Robert Dryden, Virginia Payne

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Commercials: State Farm Insurance, American Will Kit, United Negro College Fund,

0273 Where Angels Fear To Tread


Where Angels Fear To Tread
Episode 0273
Original Air Date: May 13, 1975

Dr. Ken Anderson, Professor of paranormal psychology, is experimenting with astral projection --- projecting his astral self to other places. He soon loses control of when he projects and what his astral self does.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Bryna Raeburn, Cort Benson, Robert Dryden.

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: **

No news

No commercials

Saturday, February 26, 2011

0234 When The Death Bell Tolls


When The Death Bell Tolls
Episode 0234
Original Air Date: March 6, 1975

When a man is wheeled into an emergency room in critical condition after a car accident, two surgeons have trouble getting consent from the family for surgery. He did evil things to his family and they now want to visit evil upon him.

Cast: Mary Jane Higby, Rosemary Rice, Joan Lovejoy, Russell Horton, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

0232 The Wakeful Ghost


The Wakeful Ghost
Episode 0232
Original Air Date: March 3, 1975

Plot: An American visiting relatives in Ireland enlists the help of the ghost of a dead ancestor and his partner, a leprechaun, to help him get the woman of his desires.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Virginia Payne, Ian Martin, Jada Rowland, Leon Janny

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WELM Elmyra, NY

News: Desmond Tutu trial and South African election.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

0227 The Weavers Of Death


The Weavers Of Death
Episode 0227
Original Air Date: February 21, 1975

A police detective investigates the murder of an old sweetheart in a convenience store hold-up. He finds that there is much more to the murder than meets the eye.

Cast: Mandel Kramer, Robert Kaliban, Joe Silver, Bryna Raeburn, Catherine Byers

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WOR, New York

Commercials: Vina Rose Wine, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Buick Century, "Good Time Charlie" at the Palace Theater, Contac, New York Times, Buick rebates, Vina Rose Wine,

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

0214 Windandingo


Windandingo
Episode 0214
Original Air Date: January 28, 1975

A young, inept soldier is sent home from his unit after accidently shooting a prize steer. His home is soon taken over by British General Burgoyne. Our young man, invoking the spirit of Indian justice, is able to serve his country after all.

Cast: Jack Grimes, Cort Benson, Bryna Raeburn, Earl Hammond, Mason Adams

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Sunday, February 20, 2011

0204 The Witness Is Death


The Witness Is Death
Episode 0204
Original Air Date: January 13, 1975

The witness to a gangland hit is shot but survives and ends up in the hospital in serious condition. A police detective wants information, but the witness fears retaliation. So the police and the hospital come up with a creative solution.

Cast: Joan Shea, Ken Harvey, Sam Gray, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland,OR

News: President Ford proposing new taxes on oil to force reduce oil consumption, Democrat Sen. Bill Proxmire disagrees and proposes rationing, Ford proposes 12 percent income tax rebate, Communists and south Vietnamese combat, furloughed mental patient hijacks plane, Texas hold 29 year old in sniping attack, Cosmonauts return to earth and feel good, Local Portland news, Ford outlines plan to boost sagging economy, Democrats want to confine tax rebate to poor and middle class, President's commission on domestic spying schedules second meeting after eight hours of testimony from CIA, Portugese agreement reaches agreement on Angola independence,

Commercials: Contac, American Inheritance radio program, Budweiser, anti-drug PSA, Contac, Marine Reserve recruiting, Buick Skyhawk, Catholic CommunicationsFoundation, USO PSA, Eaton Snapper Transmission, Sine Off,

Saturday, February 19, 2011

0172 Wave Of Terror


Wave Of Terror
Episode 0172
Original Air Date: November 11, 1974

A retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in Hawaii. A young couple are forbidden to marry by their parents who harbor and elicit secret. Disaster befalls all parties.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Carmen Matthews, Suzanne Grossman, Gordon Gould, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

No news

No commercials

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

0148 Whatever Happened To Mrs. Forbush?


Whatever Happened To Mrs. Forbush?
Episode 0148
Original Air Date: September 16, 1974

A remote house by the sea is haunted by the ghost of an old sea captain's wife. The waters nearby are haunted by the old sea captain. A family with a sickly child get caught between.

Cast: Patricia Wheel, Gordon Gould, Billie Lou Watt, Mary Jane Higby, Guy Sorel

Writer: Elizabeth Pennel

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WBEN Buffalo, NY

Commercials: Buick Apollo, Firm Support Panty Hose at AMA Department Store at Lockport Mall, Budweiser, McDonalds, Contac,IRS PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA

Saturday, February 12, 2011

0110 Where Fear Begins


Where Fear Begins
Episode 0110
Original Air Date: June 25, 1974

A young woman receives a panicked phone call from her sister who screams in terror before dying. She discovers her sister was taking a medication prescribed by a strange doctor.

Cast: Kim Hunter, Mason Adams, Allan Huewitt, Ian Martin, Phoebe Doran

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

No news

No commercials

Monday, February 7, 2011

0078 The Wishing Stone


The Wishing Stone
Episode 0078
Original Air Date: April 22, 1974

A young woman acquires a stone that will make her wishes come true and she tries to use it to change her miserable circumstances. However. the wishes never turn out as she would have them.

Cast: Clarice Blackburn, William Prince, Ann Costello, Jack Grimes, Robert Dryden

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WDAF

News: Missouri legislature meeting late to pass budget, Road construction may be halted because of budget impasse in MO, Teacher strikes continue after 38 days, Miami Herald reports that Nixon will refuse to turn over tapes and documents, House requests more information from Nixon White House, Democrats talk tax cuts on Capitol Hill, VA administrator will resign, AT&T seeking a $.20 telephone call rate, Some survive Pan Am crash on Bali, Postal service to Canada halted by strike by postal workers, Sen. Henry Jackson urges new agreement with USSR on reducing nuclear missiles, OPEC says oil prices will remain stable until October. Royals lose to Red Sox,

Commercials: USO PSA, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Project HOPE, Budweiser (research experts), Anti-heroin PSA, Kellogs Special K (Veronica and Jeff), Cancer PSA, ACTION Corps,