14 pre-recorded shows, Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m., EST
Produced & Directed by Norman Macdonnell
Editorial Supervision: John Dunkel
Organ background music by Ivan Ditmars
Assistant director: Roy Rowan
Pre-cut 2-9-49
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Adaptation by Les Crutchfield
Sound: Dave Light, Bob Wendell
CAST: Ben Wright (Inspector Collins), Parley Baer (James Bland), John Dehner (Hood + Correspondent No. 2), Edgar Barrier (Caratol + Correspondent No. 3), Larry Dobkin (Headline voice + Correspondent No. 4), Paul Frees (Dalton + Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In the English countryside a speeding express train seemingly disappears.
This story was previously performed on SUSPENSE, 9-30-43
Pre-cut 2-16-49
Author: Graham Greene
Adaptation by Sheldon Stark & Walter Newman
Sound: Dave Light, Harry Essman
CAST: William Conrad (Gregory Myatt + Signature voice), Edgar Barrier (Dr. Czinner + Taxi Man), Hans Conried (Josef Grundlich + Soldier), Gloria Grant (Carol Musker), Harry Bartell (Conductor), Ann Morrison (Mabel Warren + Woman), Jack Kruschen (Brakeman + P.A. + Driver), John Dehner (Train Caller)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In the Balkans, an Istanbul-bound train is the scene of much intrigue.
Pre-cut 2-23-49
Author: L. G. Blochman
Adaptation by Morton Lewis & Les Crutchfield
Sound: Dave Light, Harry Essman
CAST: Jeff Chandler (Paul Vernier), Berry Kroeger (Herr Koert), David Ellis (Doran), Lou Krugman (Wilmerding aka Jerome Steeks), Jack Kruschen (Prale + Wong), Laurette Filbrandt (Nolana), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In a tropical jungle a group of men must determine which of them is a wanted criminal.
This script was performed again on 8-11-49
At the end of the show, CBS plugs the debut of BROADWAY IS MY BEAT tomorrow night (this refers to the short-lived New York run)
Pre-cut 3-2-49
Author: Nelson Bond
Adaptation by John Dunkel
Sound: Dave Light, Gene Twombley
Engineer: Harry Essman
CAST: David Ellis (Lt. Joe Brady), Ted Von Eltz (Dr. Gorham), Bill Johnstone (Dr. Grove + Officer), Sam Edwards (Jack Cavanaugh + Leader), Dick Benedict (Tom Goeller), Bill Conrad (Frater Dorden + Signature voice), Dave Light & Gene Twombley (Ad Libs)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
A navy flyer disappears over the Pacific. A portal to another dimension?
This script was performed again, broadcast on 1-11-53
NOTE: At end there is no preview of next week’s story
Author: James Norman
Adaptation by Les Crutchfield
Sound: Dave Light
Engineer: Harry Essman
CAST: Bill Conrad (David Armour + Signature voice), Berry Kroeger (General Quinto), Maria Palmer (Etoile), Jack Kruschen (Mr. Chen), Ben Wright (Doctor), Edgar Barrier (Uncle Lui + Waiter)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In the interior of China an amnesiac faces a Guerrilla Chieftain.
This show has survived on an AFRS disc copy
Adaptation by Les Crutchfield
Sound: Gus Bayz, Bob Wendell
CAST: John Lund (Chris Warner), Berry Kroeger (Captain Wood + Joking passenger), Lois Corbett (Mother Willis + Woman), David Ellis (Mate), Don Diamond (Sanchez + Angry Passenger), Vivi Janiss (Mrs. Crane), Bill Conrad (Mr. Bowman + Signature voice), Earl Keen (Clara the cat)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
On board a ship out of Venezuela, a deadly bushmaster snake is loose.
This script was performed twice before, on 10-15-47 & 3-28-48. It would be performed again on 7-7-50, and twice on SUSPENSE, 1-6-57 & 4-3-60
This show was the first of three Sunday Special ESCAPE shows airing live at 6:30 p.m.
These three shows, which were new performances of popular stories, featured a full orchestra with Leith Stevens conducting three original Cy Feuer scores
This show marked the first time ESCAPE changed the opening words from “Tired of the everyday grind?” to “everyday routine” which would remain until the show of 8-25-50
Pre-cut 3-16-49
Author: Cornell Woolrich
Adaptation by John Dunkel
Sound: Dave Light, Gene Twombley
CAST: Harry Bartell (Kenny), Ed Begley (Dick Gilman), Joy Terry (Stephanie Riska), Edgar Barrier (Hessen + Tenant’s voice), Louise Arthur (the false Stephanie), Peter Prouse (Janitor), Kay Miller (Landlady), Bill Conrad (Calhoun + Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
A girl enters an apartment and seemingly vanishes into thin air
NOTE: This story was previously performed on SUSPENSE, 12-6-45 with the title I Won’t Take a Minute
Author: H. G. Wells
Adaptation by John Dunkel
Sound: Gus Bayz, Bob Wendell
CAST: Edmond O’Brien (Juan Nunez), Berry Kroeger (Ybarra + Cartwright), Peggy Webber (Medina-Sarote), Harry Bartell (Correa), Byron Kane (Pedro), Edgar Barrier (Williamson + Doctor Yacob), Wilms Herbert (Elder), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In a remote and hidden Andes valley, the entire population is unsighted.
This script was performed twice before, 11-26-47, 6-27-48. It was later performed on SUSPENSE, 11-27-57 & 12-13-59
This was the second of three live Sunday Special ESCAPE shows.
Pre-cut 3-23-49
Author: John Jessel
Adapted by Chet Spurgeon & Herb Futrand
Sound: Dave Light, Gene Twombley
CAST: Edgar Barrier (Dr. Hermann Bach + Prosecutor), Elsie Holmes (Kyra Zelas), Stacy Harris (Dr. Dan Scott), Frank Gerstle (John Callan + Officer), Larry Dobkin (Salvatore + News Voice number 2), Tom Charlesworth (Defence Attorney + News Voice), Ann Morrison (Mrs. Getz), Bill Conrad (Judge + Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
The story of a woman living a strange double life.
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adaptation by Les Crutchfield
Engineer: Harry Essman
Sound: Bob Wendell
CAST: Sam Edwards (John Unger), Hugh Thomas (Percy Washington), Nina Klowden (Kismine), John Dehner (Mr. Washington), Jack Kruschen (Gygsum), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
Fitzgerald’s fantasy about a hidden, wealthy family in the Rocky Mountains.
This script was performed twice before, 7-21-47 & 8-29-48.
In this production the lead is played by Sam Edwards, younger brother of Jack Edwards who played the same role in the 1947 version.
Third and last of the live Sunday Special ESCAPE shows, with full orchestra
Pre-cut 3-30-49
Author: Graham Greene
Adaptation by Ken Crossen
Sound: Dave Light, Gene Twombley
CAST: Berry Kroeger (David Denard), Edgar Barrier (The Baron + Bit man), Constance Cavendish (Rose Cullen), Herb Butterfield (Brigstock + Embassy Man), Parley Baer (Forbes), Olive Deering (Elsie), Ben Wright (Inspector + Driver), Wilms Herbert (Lord Benditch + Secretary), Alec Harford (Constable + Man in Lobby), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
Graham Greene’s famous tale of espionage in England.
NOTE: No title given for next week’s show
Pre-cut 4-6-49
Author: Ralph Bates
Adaptation by Les Crutchfield
Sound: Gus Bayz, Gene Twombley
CAST: Paul Dubov (Pascale), Herb Butterfield (Heineman), Harry Bartell (Daly), Jeff Corey (Mark), Barney Phillips (Bryant), Junius Matthews (Pioneer), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In a mountain canyon in Arizona, men fall out over a million dollars in treasure.
Pre-cut 4-13-49
Author: Charles Booth
Adaptation by Walter Newman
Sound: Guz Bayz, Gene Twombley
CAST: Bill Conrad (Gerald O’Hara + Signature voice), Estelle Dodge (Mrs. Irene Mallory), Larry Dobkin (Mark Ramsgate), Ben Wright (Papa Conti), John Dehner (George Martel), Jack Kruschen (General Yang Wong), Peter Prouse (Steward)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In a junk on the China Seas, a desperate clash over pirate treasure.
Next week’s show is described, but no teaser
Pre-cut 4-20-49
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Adaptation by Walter Newman
Sound: Gene Twombley, Gus Bayz
CAST: Ben Wright (Sir Everard Dominey + Von Ragastein), Jeanne Bates (Stephanie Strom), John Dehner (Seamann), Gabrielle Windsor (Rose Dominey), Ted Von Eltz (Dr. Hugo Schmidt + Waiter), Edgar Barrier (Parkins), Ann Morrison (Mrs. Unthank), Parley Baer (Mangan), Ramsay Hill (Dr. Harrison), Bill Conrad (Signature voice)
Announcer: Roy Rowan
In England, 1939 on the eve of World War Two: Nazi agents seek a spy.
NOTE: Final show in current ESCAPE series