0376 The Public Avenger

The Public Avenger
Episode 0376
Original Air Date: November 10, 1975

A secretary wonders if her meek and mild coworker is actually a vigilante super hero.

Cast: Arnold Stang, Marian Haley, Robert Dryden, Leon Janney

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

News: Australian constitutional crisis, U.N. condemns Zionism as a force of racism, sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Angola achieve independence but is awash in civil war, Morrocan army marches into desert, Karen Ann Quinlan's parents do not know if they will appeal court ruling, local Portland news, VP Rockefeller says he's not ruling out a presidential bid,

Commercials: Rolaids, Sine Off, American Lung Association, Buick Skylark, Mennonite Churches, National Association for the Blind PSA, Sine Off, National Institute on Alcoholism, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Buick, International Rescue Committee PSA, Give to the College of Your Choice, Share A Ride, Washington Watch on CBS Radio, United Nations PSA, U.S. Army recruiting,

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

0554 M-U-R-D-E-R

M-U-R-D-E-R
Episode 0554
Original Air Date: November 25, 1976

A couple spending an evening together decide to play with a Ouija board. When the planchette spells the word "MURDER" over and over again, one of the men becomes extremely paranoid.

Cast: Marian Haley, Marian Seldes, Teri Keane, Ralph Bell, Larry Haines

Writer: Fielden Farrington

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

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0466 Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold
Episode 0466
Original Air Date: April 9, 1976

A college professor indulges his obsession diving for treasure on wrecked ships. His latest adventure promises a great payoff. However, the gold is cursed.

Cast: Mason Adams, Teri Keane, Sam Gray, Cort Benson

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR

News: President Ford campaigns in Texas, Ford calls for stiffer prison senteces for drug dealers, Carter uses the phrase "ethnic purety," Secretary of Agriculture Butz denies influence pedalling, Yacht slams into Russian ship in storm near Florida, Radio Peking broadcasting pro-government demonstrations, Local Portland news, Lebanese parliament meeting to elect new president, U.S. and Soviets agree on treaty limiting undground nuclear testing, Terrorists in Thailand will release 12 hostages in exchange for flight to Middle East, San Francisco mayor warns that municipal strike might threaten health of city, British man arrested for hiring a band to greet his wife at Heathrow Airport,

Commercials: Wonder Bread, Sine Off, Vantage Press, Buick, IRS PSA, Allstate Insurance, Easter Seals, Tru Value hardware, Better Business Bureau PSA, Carrier heating and air conditioning, Allied Movers, Vantage Press, Wonder Bread, What's New in Learning radio show,

0463 The Boy Wonder

The Boy Wonder
Episode 0463
Original Air Date: April 6, 1976

Scam artists search out a boy who has the unique talent of identifying prodigal contemporaries.

Cast: William Redfield, Robert Dryden, Martha Greathouse, Dan Ocko, Ken Harvey

Writer: Alfred Bester

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Wisconsin Democratic primary too close to call, West Point investigating cheating scandal, Autopsy reveals Howard Hughes died of kidney disease, Several men hijack Phillipine airliner, Federal Reserve reports consumer borrowing is up, British Shipping Company attacked by Syrians, Britain announces new taxes to reduce inflation, Portland local news, President Ford and Lady Bird Johnson on hand to dedicate Lyndon Johnson Memorial Grove, Cambodian cabinet resigns saying job is complete,

Commercials: Sears Paint, 38th Masters Tournament on CBS Radio, Wonder Bread, "Today in Business" on CBS Radio, 1976 Buicks, Sears Easy Living Paint, Red Cross PSA, Allied Van Lines, Cancer Foundation PSA, Buick vinyl top offer, Sine-Off, IRS PSA, March of Dimes PSA, Vantage Press, Wonder Bread, Rolaids,

0451 A Matter Of Love And Death

A Matter Of Love And Death
Episode 0451
Original Air Date: March 19, 1976

A woman walks into a police station and confesses to killing her husband -- a famous football player. She had tired of sharing him with obsessive fans.

Cast: Lois Nettleton, William Redfield, Marian Haley, Lloyd Batista

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR

News: President Ford headed to North Carolina to campaign, Israel agrees to take part in a UN council to difuse Arab aggression, President Ford pleased with Egypt's break with Soviet Union, Picketers picket Philadelphia newspaper for biased reporting, Lord Snowden of Great Britain separates from his wife. Verdict will resume tomorrow in Hearst trial, Unions will fight effort to schedule overtime in plants where workers are still laid off, National Cancer Institute says 60 percent of cancers can be prevented, Local Portland, OR news, Reagan rejects call to leave presidential race, George Wallace says Jimmy Carter is lying about him, Oklahoma Democrats getting ready to pick a winner in presidential primary, Terrorists attacks in Argentena, Food production in developing nations falls short of demand,

Commercials: Contac, Jockey underwear, 1976 Buicks, Foundation Church, Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning, March of Dimes PSA, Buick, IRS PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA, Tru Value Hardware, Movies 1976 CBS radio special, Easter Seals PSA,

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,

0444 The Queen Of Spades

The Queen Of Spades
Episode 0444
Original Air Date: March 8, 1976

A down-on-his-luck Russian soldier begs an elderly matron for her secret at winning at cards. When he accidentally kills her, she returns from the grave -- to help him!

Cast: Michael Tolan, Ann Sheppard, Ian Martin, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden

Writer: Alexander Pushkin adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford appears to be heading toward a win in Florida endangering Reagan's candidacy, Ford administration opposes creation of new agency to collect information on energy crisis, Prosecution puts psychiatrist on stand in Patricia Hearst case, Police looking for state department official whose family was murdered, Congressman divorces wife after she decides she wants to run for Congress herself, Local Portland News, Sen. Scoop Jackson to finish third in Florida primary, Scoop Jackson wins Massachusetts, Czech airline offices bombed, Munitions factory in Kansas struck by lightning killing three, Massachusetts man arrested for sending death threats to Boston area doctors, American confesses to British customs that he stole a quarter million dollars,

Commercials: Goodyear, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Buick Elektra, Better Business Bureau PSA, Budweiser, Foundation Church, Goodyear Tires, American Lung Association PSA, High Blood Pressure PSA, Allstate Insurance, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, ACTION PSA,

0436 The Patient Visitor

The Patient Visitor
Episode 0436
Original Air Date: February 23, 1976

An elderly widow must turn to an old love to help her get into a home for the elderly funded by her late father. The lawyer, terminally ill, wants to win his last case.

Cast: Ian Martin, Marian Seldes, Ken Harvey, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, Or

News: New Hampshire will cast ballots in presidential primary tomorrow, President Ford optimistic about winning New Hampshire, Ford and Kissinger do not think President Nixon was being critical in remarks in China, President Ford hosts nation's governors for dinner, Washington Post reports that Congress votes against aid to Israel, Secretary Kissinger continuing mission in South America, Local Portland news, Reagan campaigns in Illinois, Engineer who quit Nuclear Regulatory Commission out of safety concerns testifies before Congress, Richard Burton and Liz Taylor separate again,

Commercials: Metropolitan Life Insurance, Vantage Press, Buick Elektra, American Heart Association PSA, Allstate Insurance, High Blood Pressure PSA, Budweiser, Better Business Bureau PSA, Foundation Church, Vantage Press, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, March of Dimes PSA,

0433 The Angry God

The Angry God
Episode 0433
Original Air Date: February 17, 1976

A jewel thief is befriended by an American woman on a Latin American tour bus and she helps him escape detection by the police. However, she cannot help him escape detection by the goddess who owns the jewels.

Cast: Larry Haines, Evie Juster, Nat Polen, Ian Martin

Writer: Saul Panitz

Rating: ***

Recorded from KOIN

News: Democrats approve of President Ford's improvements, Democrats attacking each other over presidential nomination, Organized labor conference in Florida, Judge not convinced that Patty Hearst was not a prisoner, Sen. Church criticizes President Ford for not pressuring Soviets on Jewish immigration, Local Portland news, Gunman holding hostages in Tokyo bank after killing guard, Kissinger on Latin America tour, Oscar nominations announced,

Commercials: Heart Association PSA, Goodyear, Buick Electra, Foundation Church, Sine Off, Goodyear, Budweiser, ACTION PSA, Better Business Bureau PSA, Phil Rizzuto on Sports radio show, Blood pressure PSA, Save the Children Federation PSA,

0432 Angel Of Death

Angel Of Death
Episode 0432
Original Air Date: February 16, 1976

A nurse, distraught over the death of her son and the growing distance between her and her husband contemplates suicide. The ghost of a man she once helped to die helps her remember why she fell in love with her husband.

Cast: Marian Seldes, Michael Wager, Robert Dryden, Hetty Galen, Shelly Bruce

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford asks Congress to approve plan to reorganize Federal Elections Commission, President Ford asks principals to help students participate in government, Sec of State arrives in Caraucas for South American summit, New plan put forward to improve grain inspection, Anti-bussing program in Boston, U.S. officials ignore George Washington's birthday, local Portland news, Bar Association considers advertising reforms, Democrats continue presidential campaigning in New Hampshire, Bank reorganization in Tennessee,

Commercials: American Lung Association PSA, Save The Children PSA, IRS PSA, Buick LeSabre, Budweiser, Save the Children PSA, Allstate Insurance, Better Business Bureau PSA, Buick Elektra, Budweiser, Foundation Church, Contac, United Cerebral Palsy PSA, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Blood Pressure PSA,

0425 The Dead Deserve To Rest

The Dead Deserve To Rest
Episode 0425
Original Air Date: February 3, 1976

A widow is exploited by a false medium who helps her contact her dead husband.

Cast: Jennifer Harmon, Martha Greenhouse, William Redfield, Teri Keane, Russell Horton

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN

News: U.S. must decide whether or not to let Concord to land in the U.S., House to vote on bill to end controls on natural gas, Two Indians shot and killed in Wisconsin, interference by Russia in Angola is troublesome according to Henry Kissinger, Jurors picked for Patty Hearst trial, James Earl Ray appeals murder conviction, top Pentagon officials say Russians are striving for missile superiority, Air Canada pilots refuse to fly because of use of French language in air traffic control, Massachusetts public unions on strike, Sec of State Kissinger meeting with South African ambassadors, Soviet grain production will fall short of expectations, Inflation fears,

Commercials: "Tsunami" novel, Fleischman's Margarin, Country Time Lemonade, CBS Bicentenial special, Batallion of Sudanese soldiers headed to Beruit as part of peacekeeping force, Wonderbread, Closer Look PSA, Buick, RIF PSA, Family Circle Magazine, Naval Reserve PSA, Miromatic Pressure Canner, Better Business Bureau PSA, Country Time Lemonade, Wonderbread, CBS Bicentenial Special,

0412 The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Episode 0412
Original Air Date: January 9, 1976

The newspaper editor of a small town recounts how a mysterious outsider uses the lure of easy money to corrupt the uncorruptable leaders.

Cast: Fred Gwynne, Ralph Bell, Earl Hammond, Cort Benson, Joan Shea

Writer: Mark Twain adapted by Sam Dann

Rating: ***1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford expanding New Hampshire campaign, Sen Robert Byrd entering Democratic race for president, Reuters reports fierce battle in Beruit, China prime minister funeral to be low key, Organization of African Unity to discuss rebellion in Angola, Rumored break up of chairman of Ford Motor Co. confirmed, Portland local news, President Ford to take advantage of Reagan stumble in New Hampshire, Ford campaign chairman denied trying to delay trial of Florida senator until after Florida primary, Alabama Gov George Wallace opens campaign in Massachusetts, Nixon celebrates 63rd birthday at home,

Commercials: Greyhound, National Leukemia Association PSA, Buick 1976 Century Regal, Christmas Seals, Foundation Church, Tru Value Hardware, "Navy Chronicle" on CBS Radio, Buick Skylark, United Nations PSA, Underwriters Laboratories PSA, Metric System PSA, Superbowl X on CBS Radio, National Hemophelia Foundation,

0385 The Lap Of The Gods

The Lap Of The Gods
Episode 0385
Original Air Date: November 25, 1975

A twentieth century man has an accident and ends up in a coma. While in the hospital, he is transported into the body of an 1820s sea captain.

Cast: Larry Haines, Martha Greenhouse, Hetty Galen, William Redfield, James McCallion

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Government regaining control of Portugal, Fires north of Los Angeles threatens city, Possibility Fromme trial could end in mistrial in trying to kill president Ford, Hubert Humphrey starting write in effort in New Hampshire, New York state legislature enacts new taxes to bail out New York City and President Ford signs off on federal aid, Pearl Bailey addresses United Nations, Chrysler leaders to meet with British government to discuss losses in British operations, U.S. auto industry rebounding with 33 percent increase in sales, An American priest released by Chilean officials after being held for aiding rebels, French President Mitterand to visit New York,

Commercials: Dubanai Wine, Preparation H, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Singer Sewing Center, Sine Off, Chemotherapy Foundation, Budweiser, Consumer Information Center, Buick Elektra, International Rescue Committee, Design Line Phones, Contac, "American Christmas Down the Years" on CBS Radio,

0361 The Last Lesson

The Last Lesson
Episode 0361
Original Air Date: October 13, 1975

A gambler, deep in debt, marries an unattractive woman to get access to her money. Problem is, she's not very generous with her money and she is a daredevil, taking them mountain climbing and skydiving. He's a couch potato except for at the track.

Cast: Fred Gwynne, Marian Haley, Leon Janney, Dan Ocko,

Writer: Sam Dann,

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN

News: President Ford assigns 200 civillians to early warning system, Israel says settlment with Syria says settlement for peace is unlikely, Illinois police arrest four escaped convicts, Sen. John Tower wants to add anti-bussing amendment to Constitution, President Ford to fly to Connecticut for fundraising, Canadians introduce wage and price control, Japanese Emporer ends visit to U.S., Gov Wallace of Alabama meets with British Prime Minister, Elton John ticket giveaway fills KOIN switchboard, Man has heart attack and crashes into Portland bank, Western Room hotel hosts congressman as they are being shut down, First black Portland congressman will run for re-election. Forest fires down in 1975, Portugal's Prime Minister says it is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, typhoon hits Hong Kong, Rockies gets a foot of snow, Indian Summer from Nebraska to Atlantic Coast,

Commercials: Vantage Press, Doubanai wine, Buick Skylark, Give to the College of your choice, International Rescue Committee, Metric System, US Marines Corps, 1976 Buick Regal, Religion in American Life PSA, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, US Army, Vantage Press, Cook Thing radio show, Bicentenial moment,

0350 The Angels Of Devil's Mountain

The Angels Of Devil's Mountain
Episode 0350
Original Air Date: September 24, 1975

A traveling salesman stops in a small town because he's having chest pains. Turns out, he is a reincarnation of the town's dead revolutionary war hero.

Cast: Warren Stevens, Barry Kroeger, Anne Seymour, James McCallion

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford will continue to shake hands with crowds despite assassination attempts, Sara Jane Moore says she acted alone in trying to kill President Ford, Two members of the Symbionese Liberation Army headed for Los Angeles for arraignment, Israel diplomats meet with Soviets, AFL-CIO proposes job programs, Prostitutes using CB radios to solicit truckers, Local Portland news, NSA had warnings about Yom Kippur War a week before its outbreak, Sen. Church says CIA conducted illegal mail interception program for 20 years, Secret Service screening people for presidential visit in Chicago, More than 9,000 stray cats and dogs killed in Spain to fight rabies,

Commercials: Preparation H, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Marine Corps Recruiting, Metric System PSA, Religion in American Life PSA, Budweiser, Foundation Church, Buick Skylark, Gun Tracing Center, Campaign for Human Development, Sine-Off, National Alliance of Businessmen,

0346 The Coffin With The Golden Nails

The Coffin With The Golden Nails
Episode 0346
Original Air Date: September 18, 1975

A Third World secret police chief and torturer enters a program to remake his face and psyche in order to disguise himself in a new life. Problems arise when he falls in love with one of his former victims.

Cast: Howard DaSilva, Marian Seldes, Ralph Bell, Kristoffer Tabori

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Bomb explodes in Seattle in retaliation of Patty Hearst arrest, No progress in arms limitation talks, Members of Presidential Clemency Board claim anti-war activists have taken over the board, President Ford headed to New Hampshire to campaign, President Ford enacting reform of nation's intelligence system, Sen. Proxmire points out wasteful Navy spending, Former President Nixon headed to China, Two congressman accused of accepting bribes from S. Korea, British officials receive death threats, Police break up demonstration in Lima Peru after Sec of State Kissinger arrives, House considers regulations of foreign arms sales, House leaders say chances are good to reconstitute the Federal Elections Commission, Guatamala recovers from earthquake,

Commercials: Preparation H, Hanes panty hose, Sine-Off, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Goodyear, American Lung Association PSA, Buick LeSabre, IRS PSA, Save the Children, Tru Value Hardware, American Lung Association PSA, Sine-Off, Buick Elektra, Foundation Church, Heart Fund PSA, CBS News Profile, Better Business Bureau PSA,

0344 The Little Old Lady Killer

The Little Old Lady Killer
Episode 0344
Original Air Date: September 15, 1975

An old woman metes out vigilante justice to those who are cruel to animals. A lady detective (rare enough in those days to make it an important part of the story) figures it out, but has trouble convincing her male counterparts. Meanwhile, the death toll mounts.

cast: Diane Baker, Anne Seymour, Alan Reed, Marvin Miller, Barry Kroeger

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN

News: Terrorists release hostages from Egypt, General Motors post best sales in four years, Economists say signs of economic recovery may not be as good as they seem, South Africa expelled from U.N., Oregon's legislature will meet in special session on crime bill, State Rep. Wyatt in trouble, Portland property taxes going up, Vote expected in New Hampshire senate race, President Ford may forbid CIA from performing secret foreign operations, Ford defends travel budget, Ford tells farmers that wheat sales to Soviet Union will eventually be increased, Safe Way says human error caused overcharges on advertised specials,

Commercials: Sine Off, Forest fires PSA, Buick, March of Dimes PSA, forest fire PSA, Campaign for Human Development, College of your Choice PSA, Vantage Press, Metric System PSA, Buick, Gun security PSA, Allergy Relief Medicine, CBS Bicentenial Special,

0316 The Lady Is A Jinx

The Lady Is A Jinx
Episode 0316
Original Air Date: July 28, 1975

A police detective falls in love with a woman whose previous lovers have all died or been murdered. The sister of a previous victim appeals to him for help.

Cast: Larry Haines, Dan Ocko, Marian Seldes, Patricia Elliot

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: President Ford expected to sign extension of Voting Rights Act, President Ford headed to Helsinki to sign Helsinki Accords, Sen. Tower talks to former President Nixon about Senate CIA investigation, President Ford asks Congress to reconsider sending military aid to Turkey, Congress trying to rescind oil price controls, Communication problems with Apollo mission during splash down, Playboy selling famous mansion, Turkey taking over U.S. Military bases, National Urban League annual meeting continues, 13 new cases of encephalits reported in Mississippi,

Commercials: Preparation H, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Michelob, Budweiser, Keep American Beautiful, March of Dimes, Veterans Administration PSA, Sine Off, Consumer Information Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Metric System PSA, Time Magazine,

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,

0314 Appointment In Uganda

Appointment In Uganda
Episode 0314
Original Air Date: July 24, 1975

A man obsessed with preparations for the afterlife suffers a heart attack and is dead for a brief period. during that time, he lives life as a baby elephant. When he recovers, he tries to incorporate his elephant thinking into his human life.

Cast: William Redfield, Arnold Stang, Bryna Raeburn, Joan Shea,

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: UNLISTENABLE!

***WORST EPISODE EVER!***

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Problems reported during astronauts' return to earth, New additions to voting rights act, Compromise likely on oil price controls, Tornado hits Quebec, British government will end imprisonment of terrorists without trial, Beef prices hit all time high, Apollo astronauts under observation after flight error makes them inhale mysterious gas, President Ford angry with Congress for rejecting arm sales to Turkey,

Commercials: Michelob, Mike Roy's Cook Thing, Vantage Press, Sine Off, Consumer Information Center, American Association of Businessmen, Budweiser, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Metric System PSA, American Lung Association PSA, American Red Cross PSA, People Magazine, CBS News,