0050 This Will Kill You

This Will Kill You
Episode 0050
Original Air Date: March 4, 1974

A demonologist puts a curse on a newspaper writer who gives his book a bad review. The only way he can get rid of his death curse is to pass it along to someone else.

Cast: Norman Rose, Larry Haines, Roger Dekoven, Evie Juster, Gilbert Mack

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN

News: Arab Oil Embargo will be lifted within a week, Oil expected to drop to $7.00 a barrel, Kissinger target of assassination attempt in Syria, Former British PM Edward Heath now homeless, Judge Sirica to determine of what to do with grand jury Watergate report, Cost of living council removes restrictions on pricing, Sen. Mark Hatfield says an old bombing range for nuclear Power plant, Gov. McCall to announce fuel rationing plans, New Britain PM Harold Wilson invites industrial leaders to 10 Downing St., former PM Edward Heath will support Wilson government best he can, Senate voted twice against pay raises for itself, Portland city commissioner will drop out of politics, several political announcements for 1974 election, Gov. McCall to head for National Governors' Conference, Four people killed in two separate crashes in Oregon,

Commercials: Prunes, Mental Retardation PSA, Budweiser (jingle), Jansen Beach Center, U.S. savings bonds, Kellogs Special K (Good, bad, and the heavy), Mental retardation PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA, Campaign for Human Development, anti-drug PSA, Anti-litter PSA, Assistance to the blind PSA, RIF PSA,

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

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,

0047 A Choice Of Witnesses

A Choice Of Witnesses
Episode 0047
Original Air Date: February 28, 1974

A "professional" blackmailer is targeted by his victims who hatch an elaborate plan to get him.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Evie Juster, Ralph Bell, Robert Dryden

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: ***

Recorded from KRLD Dallas

Special K (The Good, the Bad, and the Heavy), Centennial Savings and Loan, Junior Achievement, Dallas Times Herald, Budweiser (Amplitude), True Value Hardware, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,

0046 The Edge Of Death

The Edge Of Death
Episode 0046
Original Air Date: February 26, 1974

A farmer spots a man with no face who he is sure holds a miracle cure for the illness that is killing his wife.

Cast: Patrick O'Neal, Marian Seldes, Leon Janney, Ian Martin

Writer: Saul Pattis

Rating: ***

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0045 The Horse That Wasn't For Sale

The Horse That Wasn't For Sale
Episode 0045
Original Air Date: February 24, 1974

A woman is forced to sell most of her father's horses after he dies. She holds on to the best horse -- much to the consternation of her father's competitors.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Arnold Moss, William Redfield, Earl Hammond

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KRLD Dallas

Commercials: Old radio shows on KRLD, DiGel, Better Business Bureau, Prunes, Budweiser (Drink it from a glass), Cushion Grip denture cream, Special K (The Good, the Bad, and the Heavy), Oldsmobile Omega, Poverty Campaign for Human Development,

0044 The Horla

The Horla
Episode 0044
Original Air Date: February 22, 1974

A man becomes obsessed with a ship in the harbor he is convinced harbors a terrible evil that is the doom of mankind.

Cast: Paul Hecht, Dan Ocko, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden

Writer: Guy de Maupassant adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ****

Commercials: Special K (Junior Gives Up), H&R Radio (save on an 8 track quadrophonic tape player), Better Business Bureau, Oldsmobile Omega, Budweiser (Don't salt your beer) H&R Radio (RCA XL 100), March of Dimes PSA,

0043 The Walls Of Jericho

The Walls Of Jericho
Episode 0043
Original Air Date: February 21, 1974

An elderly private club attendant finds that he is able to conjure ghostly figures from his imagination.

Cast: Robert Dryden, Mary Jane Higby, Ian Martin, Ralph Bell, Sydney Walker, Guy Sorel

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: ***

Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR

News: Atlantic Constitution Publisher kidnapped by right wing group, Hearst food distribution to start, but Symbionese Liberation Army wants $4 million more, Kissinger announces new negotiations on Panama Canal treaty, Pennsylvania gas station owners will shut down at 6PM to protest gasoline rationing, Iran will deposit $1 million in World Bank for high oil prices in poor nations. Oregon legislature fails to adjourn, Gov. McCall asked oil companies for more gasoline, prostitution charges dropped against six women in Portland, weather, Yeoman Radford denies that he was ordered to steal documents from the White House, Prudential Building in Buffalo burns, Energy chief meets with governors who want more gasoline, Nixon says full scale rationing might be avoided, George Meany says all Americans need 10 percent raises, New Soviet ambassador reports to USSR, Evergreen Association service stations demand right to give preferential treatment to regular customers, County commissioners cancel through way project in Portland, Governor McCall's mother plans to run after her son retires,

Commercials: Prunes, Ladies Home Journal, Don't Look Now movie, Jansen Beach Center Mall, Budweiser (Don't put ice in your beer), Better Business Bureau, Special K (Last Tango in Pittsburgh), High blood pressure PSA, Street Corner Scouting, VD PSA, Anti-Hate PSA, Heart Fund PSA, USO PSA,

0042 Sea Fever

Sea Fever
Episode 0042
Original Air Date: February 19, 1974

A jealous sea captain sends men to their deaths for even looking at his wife. Unfortunately, some men just can't resist.

Cast: George Matthews, Bret Morrison, Marian Seldes, Leon Janney, William Redfield

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: 18 states are getting gas under rationing plans, Nixon will veto energy bill, government regultes service station practices, Oil spill in New England, National income declines, Rose Kennedy admitted to hospital for headaches, Randolph Hearst hopes his food distribution program will secure Patty Hearst's release, Kissinger headed to Mexico, Kissinger headed back to Middle East to negotiate end to Golan Heights fighting, Portland city officials resign, Oregon senate reduces penalties for marijuana proximity, passengers aboard a hijacked plane injured in Saigon, No more public hearings on Watergate committee, Ford says Democrats using Watergate for political advantage, Teamsters officials convicted of stealing from pension fund, Chinese leader dead of poisoning, Nebraska outlaws smoking in public places except in designated areas,

Commercials: Heart Association PSA, Prunes, Special K (Overweight on an overnight train), Jansen Beach Center, Don't Look Now movie, Religion in American Life PSA, U.S. Savings Bonds, Budweiser (research experts), March of Dimes PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA, IRS PSA, USO PSA,

0041 Blizzard Of Terror

Blizzard Of Terror
Episode 0041
Original Air Date: February 18, 1974

A couple with marital difficulties are forced to seek refuge from a blizzard in a remote cabin. they find it inhabited by a man who might be a serial killer.

Cast: Lois Smith, Larry Haines, Leon Janney

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: ****

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Democrats win special election in Gerald Ford's congressional district, Randolph Hearst looking to distribute $2 million of food to show good faith to his daughter's kidnappers, John Mitchell faces sentencing for Watergate crimes, Burlington Northern train derails, Oregon House passes bill to allow gasoline rationing, U.S. 101 may be open soon after a mudslide, weather, Nixon's back in the White House after foreign trip, Tricia Nixon has surgery for uterus cyst, Foreign ministers announce that there is hope for troop pullbacks in Israel,

Commercials: Lowell Thomas, National Bureau of Standards PSA, "Hearing for American Justice" on CBS television, The New Navy, Federal Trade Commission PSA, Budweiser, High Blood Pressure PSA, Special K (Junior Gives Up), Better Business Bureau PSA, Campaign for Human Development,

0040 The Walking Corpse

The Walking Corpse
Episode 0040
Original Air Date: February 17, 1974

A Banana Republic dictator uses an army of zombies to take over a small island country. An American couple on their honeymoon stumble into his plot.

Cast: Tony Roberts, Vinnette Carroll, Suzanne Grossman, Robert Kaliban, Ian Martin, Jackson Beck

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *

Recorded from WOR

News: President Nixon rests at Camp David as House prepares for impeachment hearing, Sen. Henry Jackson criticizes Nixon economic policies, France will have first non-Gaulist president, Soviet Union and US continue negotiations over Middle East and Golan Heights, sports score,

Commercial: Kellogs Special K, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Suburban Savings and Loan, Rambling with Gambling, Budweiser, Abraham and Strauss carpet, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, United Airlines, McCann program, General Tires,

0039 A Lady Never Loses Her Head

A Lady Never Loses Her Head
Episode 0039
Original Air Date: February 16, 1974

After a whirlwind romance, and American woman marries an aristocratic Brit. When she moves into her husband's manor house, she is haunted by a headless specter on horseback who bears a striking resemblance to her.

Cast: Kim Hunter, Nick Pryor, Cort Benson, Ian Martin, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from WOR New York

News: Cannonade wins Kentucky Derby, $20 million in art treasures recovered in Ireland after they were stolen, Nixon press secretary says Watergate committee shows John Dean was lying, Nixon in Wyoming for Expo 1974, Seattle police arrest soldier with guns and ammo and threatening president, Nixon says he will not reduce prison sentence for Lt. William Calley in connection with My Lai, Shooting in New York subway, Police search for two men who escaped from Brooklyn House of Detention,

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, Budweiser (Amplitude), Shop Rite supermarkets, Special K (Veronica and Jeff), Italy tourism, Suburban Savings and Loan, Jean Sheppard, Rambling with Roberts, New York Times,

0038 Under Grave Suspicion

Under Grave Suspicion
Episode 0038
Original Air Date: February 14, 1974

A couple's marriage is under strain while a college professor's wife is having an affair. He kills them both and is then is stranded by a hurricane.

Cast: Ralph Bell, Patricia Wheel, Robert Dryden, William Redfield

Writer: Hank Warner

Rating: *1/2

No news

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0037 Dig Me Deadly

Dig Me Deadly
Episode 0037
Original Air Date: February 13, 1974

When archeology students uncover a strangely decomposed body in the Arizona desert, A lady detective is called in to solve the mystery.

Cast: Louise Larabee, Mason Adams, Ralph Bell, Corrine Orr, Ann Costello, Kristoffer Tibori

Writer: S.J. Wilson

Rating: ***

Recorded from KRLD, Radio 1080, Dallas

Commercials: Special K (Last Tango in Pittsburgh), Metroplex Tire and Appliance, Energy Conservation PSA, Theromiazon fertilizer, Budweiser (don't sip), True Value Hardware, The Franciscans,

0036 A Dream Of Death

A Dream Of Death
Episode 0036
Original Air Date: February 12, 1974

A college professor becomes convinced that he is reincarnated. He is worried that he will be punished for breaking a 200 year old engagement.

Cast: Michael Tolan, Evie Juster, Marian Seldes, Robert Dryden, Ira Lewis

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Commercials: Sugar Free Diet 7Up, The New Navy, Budweiser, Veterans Administration, Special K, Better Business Bureau PSA,President's Council on Physical Fitness,

0035 Dead Man's Mountain

Dead Man's Mountain
Episode 0035
Original Air Date: February 10, 1974

A developer wants to develop a cursed mountain. Everyone who climbs the mountain loses what they love the most

Cast: Alan Hewitt, Bryna Raeburn, William Redfield, Robert Dryden

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from KRLD, Dallas, TX

News: FBI says search is on for young couple in connection with Hearst kidnapping, Radio Baghdad says fighting underway between Iran and Iraq, Israeli military confirms casualties in Golan Heights fighting, Israeli government says Russia will convince Syria to turn over Israeli prisoners, Nixon administration supplies Iran with weapons, Communists suffer heavy losses in Vietnam, Communist troops attack positions close to Pnomh Pen, Nixon administration announces that gasoline companies can refine gasoline after meeting home heating oil, OPEC ministers arrive in US for conference on energy,

Commercials: KRLD Sports, Prunes PSA, CIT Financial Services, Campbells Soup, Kellogs Special K (Junior Gives Up), DiGel, Cushion Grip denture bond, RIF PSA, Contac, Budweiser, Playschool, Better Business PSA,

0034 The Deadly Hour

The Deadly Hour
Episode 0034
Original Air Date: February 9, 1974

A short, insecure man goes insane after finding out that his wife is having an affair and does not speak for many years. He describes to his psychologist how he trapped a man and woman in a cave to listen to them die.

Cast: Norman Rose, Marian Seldes, John Baragray, Jack Grimes

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Search underway for airmen after military plane collision, VP Ford announces new unemployment measure, Energy chief William Simon orders diversion from 10 states to 12 different states, British coal miners on strike, Edward Heath campaigns for British PM, President Nixon announces transportation improvements in the country, Gunmen open fire on crowd in Belfast, France and Iran make deal on oil, Postal service orders reduction of fuel consumption, Chicago Sun Times reports the Kissinger almost resigned in 1971 over leaks, Portland International Airport experiences massive delays, 40 independent truckers say they'll start shipping again, Gov. Tom McCall says Oregon is entitled to more gas, Negotiations continue to end strike of General Telephone Co., Bill making 55 MPH Washington speed limit passes legislature, Portland weather, KOIN sign off.

Commercials: Junior Achievement PSA, Jansen Beach Center, Toy Safety PSA, Budweiser, Cerebral Palsy PSA, the New Navy, National Drug Abuse Prevention PSA, Today in Business show, USO PSA, the New Navy,

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,

0032 After The Verdict

After The Verdict
Episode 0032
Original Air Date: February 6, 1974

A young lawyer finds out the man he defended for murder is actually guilty. He must decide how to put things right.

Cast: Tony Roberts, Joseph Julian, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden, Barbara Caruso, Sam Gray

Writer: Henry Slesar

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from WDAF, Kansas City, MO

News: KC weather, Possible metro construction strike in KC, Drug raid in Trenton, Senate Watergate committee investigation blocked by IRS, VP Ford said Democrats trying to exploit Watergate, Silver Bay mining closure puts 3,200 out of work, Federal energy official says most of oil to flow through Alaska pipeline will be exported. Louisiana voters approve new state constitution. Gallup poll shows most are still opposed to amnesty for Vietnam draft dodgers, NVA cuts off South Vietnamese troops near Saigon, Kissinger says US is launching good partner policy. Sports scores, KC forecast,

Commercials: Closer Look PSA, North hills Bank, Special K (The Library), Better Business Bureau PSA, Sugar Free Diet 7UP, Colon cancer PSA, Budweiser, Drug abuse PSA, Birth defects PSA,

0031 The Lady was A Tiger

The Lady was A Tiger
Episode 0031
Original Air Date: February 5, 1974

An out of work newspaper reporter is framed for murder in France by a double agent spy.

Cast: Joan Loring, William Redfield, Roger DeKoven, Ian Martin, Chris Campbell

Writer: Murray Burnett

Rating: **

Recorded from WDAF Kansas City

News: K.C. Shooting suspect in custody, Class action suit filed against K.C. school board and teachers' union, K.C. teachers union leader in jail, Talks in K.C. school strike talks resume, Black police officers join protest against racial profiling, Attica Brigade takes over Statue of Liberty, Nixon spends night at Camp David, Mark Felt says White House asked him to issue improper news releases, Mitchell defense rests in Watergate trial, Golan Heights fighting in Israel, Japan and Chinese agree on mutual air service, Economist predicts inflation will continue to be a problem, Chicago Tribune will bring back Orphan Annie comic,

Commercials: National Cystic Fibrosis PSA, Sugar Free Diet 7Up, anti-heroin PSA, Budweiser, Junior Achievement PSA, Special K, Energy conservation PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA,