With: Constance Ford (Louise Jenkins), Virginia Christine (Marge), Carol Kelly (Miss Rudley), Ray Montgomery (Bill Purdy), Pat McCaffrie (Liquor Store Proprietor), Mickey Simpson (Bert), Pamela Duncan (Sue), Judy Erwin (Leticia Patterson), Perry Ivins (Landlord), Warren Parker (Poker Player on Telephone), Billy Idelson (Jenkins' Neighbor), Victor Sen Yung (Bartender), William Yip (Witness on Steps), Maura McGiveney (Flirtatious Neighbor)
Teleplay By: James P. Cavanaugh
From a Novel By: William O'Farrell
Directed By: Arthur Hiller
Note: "Doubles in Death" written by William Grew (aka William O'Farrell) published in PERMA BOOKS 1955
Ep: 2
Child's Play
Starred: Frank Overton (Bart Hattering), Bethel Leslie (Gale Hattering), Tommy Nolan (Hank Hattering)
With: Parley Baer (Fisherman on Mountain), George Werier (Fisherman in River)
Written By: Robert Dozier
Directed By: Arthur Hiller
Ep: 3
Worse Than Murder
Starred: Constance Ford (Connie Walworth), John Baragrey (Dr. Ralph Mitchell), Christine White (Anne Walworth), Harriet MacGibbon (Myra Walworth), Dan Tobin (Ray the Landlord)
With: Jocelyn Brando (Emma Snyder), Jay Jostyn (Lawyer Sinclair), Russ Bender (Arresting Officer), Erma Robinson (Bessie the Maid), Audrey Swanson (Nurse), Mary Young (Mrs. Sarah Gedney)
With: Rachel Ames (Betty Follett), Judson Pratt (Lieutenant Bill Gordon), Berry Kroeger (Paul Mowry), Terry Burnham (Tessa Kilburn), Jon Lormer (Dr. Emil Berland), John Alvin (Coroner)
Teleplay By: Eric Peters
From the Novel By: Charlotte Armstrong
Directed By: Paul Henreid
Ep: 5
Rose's Last Summer
Starred: Mary Astor (Rose French), Lin McCarthy (Frank Clyde)
With: Jack Livesey (Haley Dalloway), Dorothy Green (Ethel Goodfield), Hardie Albright (Willet Goodfield), George N. Neise (Captain Edward Greer), Loie E. Bridge (Mrs. Annie Cushman), Percy Helton (Coroner), Robert Osterloh (Mr. Sturges), Fred Sherman (Desk Sergeant)
And: Helen Quintal aka Mary Astor (Mrs. Horace Goodfield)
Teleplay By: Marie Baumer
From the Novel By: Margaret Millar
Directed By: Arthur Hiller
Ep: 6
The Guilty Men
Starred: Everett Sloane (Lou Adams), Jay C. Flippen (Harry Gans), Frank Silvera (Cesare Romano aka Charlie Roman)
With: John Marley (Dr. Tony Romano), Anne Barton (Martha Adams), Argentina Brunetti (Mrs. Anna Romano), Tony Caruso (Johnny Longo), Ralph Neff (Hymie)
Written By: John Vlahos
Directed By: Jules Bricken
Ep: 7
The Purple Room
Starred: Rip Torn (Duncan Corey), Patricia Barry (Rachel Judson)
And: Alan Napier (Lawyer Ridgewater), Ray Teal (Sheriff Wiley), Joanna Heyes (Caroline Vale Ransom)
With: Richard Anderson (Oliver Judson)
Written By: Douglas Heyes
Directed By: Douglas Heyes
Ep: 8
The Watcher
Starred: Martin Gabel (Frietag), Olive Sturgess (Bess Pettit), Richard Chamberlain (Larry Carter), James Westerfield (Sheriff Al Matthews), Alan Baxter (Sheriff Phil Archer)
And: Irene Hervey (Mrs. Edith Pettit), Gloria Clark (Vida Tomlinson), Claire Carleton (Unis Appleby), Daniel M. White (Doctor), Nelson Olmsted (Father)
With: Stuart Erwin (Uncle Florian)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From the Novel By: Dolores Hitchens
Directed By: John Brahm
Ep: 9
Girl With a Secret
Starred: Fay Bainter (Geraldine Redfern), Paul Hartman (Uncle Gregory Stafford), Anne Seymour (Aunt Hortense Stafford), Myrna Fahey (Alice Page), Rhodes Reason (Anthony Page), Cloris Leachman (Beatrice Stafford), Harry Ellerbe (Walter Devon), Ellen Corby (Mrs. Peele), Esther Dale (Ellen the Maid), James Seay (Herb Innes), Rex Holman (Evil Face Bluecher), Victor Buono (Carolik)
Teleplay By: Charles Beaumont
From the Novel By: Charlotte Armstrong
Directed By: Mitch Leisen
Ep: 10
The Prediction
Starred: Boris Karloff (Clayton Mace), Audrey Dalton (Norine Burton), Alex Davion (Grant Dudley)
With: Alan Caillou (Roscoe Burton), Murvyn Vye (Gunner Gogan), Richard Peel (Charlie), Seymour Green (Harcourt), Keith McConnell (Skeptic), Barbara Kelley (Skeptic's Fiancee), Michael Gibson (Petrol Pump Attendant), Michael St. Clair (Road Workman), Iris Bristol (Helen Tate), The Carlssons (Stage Performers), Abraham Sofaer (Gus Kostopulos)
Written By: Donald S. Sanford
Directed By: John Brahm
Ep: 11
The Fatal Impulse
Starred: Robert Lansing (Lieutenant Brian Rome), Whitney Blake (Jane Kimball)
With: Elisha Cook (Harry Elser), Steve Brodie (Sergeant George Dumont), Elaine Edwards (Marjorie Dalquiss), Lance Fuller (Robert Larrimore), Harry Bartell (Mr. Dalquiss), Alice Backes (Carolyn), Anthony Carbone (Bernie), Mary Tyler Moore (Mary Snyder), Ed Nelson (Brundage), Cynthia Pepper (Receptionist), Ernestine Barrier (Agnes Kimball), Ella Ethridge (Martha Bailey), Fred Graham (Sergeant Hannigan), Conrad Nagel (Walker Wylie)
Teleplay By: Philip MacDonald
From the Short Story By: John D. MacDonald
Directed By: Gerald Mayer
Note: "Fatal Accident" published in THE SHADOW Fall 1948
Ep: 12
The Big Blackout
Starred: Jack Carson (Burt Lewis), Charles McGraw (Sheriff Cliff Wrights), Nan Leslie (Midge Lewis), Jeanne Cooper (Ethel Bankstrom), George Mitchell (Doc Mulloy)
With: Paul Newlan (Paul Hawkins), Jean Engstrom (Nurse Sue), Don Wilbanks (Deputy Broot), Robert Carricart (Nick Fisher), Chubby Johnson (Charlie Pringle), Ron Harper (Younger Thug), Raoul DeLeon (Louie Ramirez), Jimmy Cavanaugh (Bartender), Gil Perkins (Henchman Eddie), Saul Gorss (George Adams)
Teleplay By: Oscar Millard
From the Novel By: Don Tracy
Directed By: Maury Geraghty
Ep: 13
Knock Three-One-Two
Starred: Joe Maross (Ray Kenton), Beverly Garland (Ruth Kenton), Charles Aidman (George Mikos), Warren Oates (Benny)
With: David Alpert (Debt Collector Joe Bedell), Murray Alper (Older Bartender), Norman Leavitt (First Bartender Charlie), Meade Martin (The Silk Stocking Strangler), Clancy Cooper (Police Captain), Lida Piazza (First Waitress), Will J. White (Lieutent Tracy), Bunny Bishop (Second Waitress), Lillian O'Malley (Landlady)
Teleplay By: John Kneubuhl
Based on the Novel By: Fredric Brown
Directed By: Herman Hoffman
Ep: 14
Man in the Middle
Starred: Mort Sahl (Sam Lynch)
With: Sue Randall (Kay Salisbury), Fred Beir (Alan Dulain), Frank Albertson (Charles Salisbury), Julian Burton ("Baby" Hoffman), Grace Albertson (Martha Salisbury), Ashley Cowan (Eddie Cowan), Fred Sherman (Buddy), Anthony Jochim (Alex), Bert Remsen (First Detective), Jack Mann (Second Detective), Pitt Herbert (Fred the Bartender), Gordon Richards (Basil the Butler), Werner Klemperer (Mr. Clark)
Teleplay By: Howard Rodman
From a Novel By: Charlotte Armstrong
Directed By: Fletcher Markle
Ep: 15
The Cheaters
Starred: Mildred Dunnock (Miriam Olcott), Harry Townes (Sebastian Grimm), Jack Weston (Edward Dean), Paul Newlan (Joe Henshaw)
With: Barbara Eiler (Olive Dean), Linda Watkins (Maggie Henshaw), Dayton Lummis (Clarence Kramer), Molly Glessing (Mrs. Ames), Alan Carney (Burgin), Grandon Rhodes (Judge Pfluger), Henry Daniell (Dirk Van Prinn), Joan Tompkins (Ellen Grimm), Ralph Clanton (Thorgenson), Ed Nelson (Charlie), Audrey Swanson (Salesgirl), John Mitchum (Policeman)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From the Short Story By: Robert Bloch
Directed By: John Brahm
Note: "The Cheaters" published in WEIRD TALES Nov 1947
Ep: 16
The Hungry Glass
Starred: William Shatner (Gil Thrasher), Joanna Heyes (Marcia Thrasher), Russell Johnson (Adam Talmadge), Elizabeth Allen (Liz Talmadge)
With: Clem Bevans (Obed), Pitt Herbert (Mr. Cabot the Storekeeper), Donna Douglas (Laura Bellman the Girl in the Mirror), Duane Grey (Nephew), Ottola Nesmith (Old Laura Bellman)
Teleplay By: Douglas Heyes
From the Short Story By: Robert Bloch
Directed By: Douglas Heyes
Note: "The Hungry House" published in IMAGINATION Apr 1951
Ep: 17
The Poisoner
Starred: Murray Matheson (Thomas Edward Griffith), Sarah Marshall (Frances Abercrombie Griffith), Brenda Forbes (Mrs. Abercrombie), Jennifer Raine (Helen Abercrombie)
With: David Frankham (Proctor), Richard Peel (Justin), Maurice Dallimore (George Griffith), Sam Edwards (Charles Larrimore), Seymour Green (Sir John Herbert), Keith Hitchcock (Lord Danforth), Nelson Welch (Doctor), Donald P. Journeaux (News Vendor)
Written By: Robert Hardy Andrews
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Ep: 18
Man in the Cage
Starred: Philip Carey (Darryl Hudson), Diana Millay (Ellen McKinstry), Eduardo Ciannelli (Inspector Le Boude), Barry Gordon (Slip-Slip)
With: Theodore Marcuse (Arthur Upshaw), Daniele Aubry (Landlady), Guy Stockwell (Noel Hudson), Than Wyenn (Jean Duval), Jonathan Kidd (Duff McKinstry), Pat Sexton (Guard), Naji Gabbay (Ali Atouf), Lilyan Chauvin (Mrs. Barrister), Russ Bender (Burdett), Robert Stevenson (Phil Barrister), Booth Colman (Hotel Desk Clerk), Arlette Clark (T-Bone), Pedro Regas (Gilali), Joe Abdullah (Waiter)
And: Al Ruscio (Allah El Kazim)
Teleplay By: Maxwell Shane & Stuart Jerome
Based on a Story By: John Holbrook Vance
Directed By: Gerald Mayer
Ep: 19
Choose a Victim
Starred: Larry Blyden (Ralphie Teal), Susan Oliver (Edith Landers), Vaughn Taylor (Uncle Philip Landers), Tracey Roberts (Fay)
With: Henry Corden (Detective Sid Benjamin), Billy Barty (Sam), Henry Hunter (Larry Kirt)
And: Guy Mitchell (Detective Hazlett)
Written By: George Bellak
Directed By: Richard Carlson
Ep: 20
Hay-Fork and Bill-Hook
Starred: Kenneth Haigh (Detective Inspector Harry Roberts), Audrey Dalton (Nesta Roberts), Alan Napier (Constable Evans), Alan Caillou (Sir Wilfred)
With: J. Pat O'Malley (First Pub Patron), Lumsden Hare (Thomas Watson), Ronald Long (Mr. Jonas), Basil Howes (Librarian), Kendrick Huxham (Second Pub Patron), Richard Peel (First Soldier), Gil Stuart (Second Soldier), Barry Bernard (Senior Officer), Iris Bristol (Maid)
And: Doris Lloyd (Mrs. Evans)
Written By: Allan Caillou
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Ep: 21
The Merriweather File
Co-Starred: James Gregory (Howard Yates), Bethel Leslie (Ann Merriweather), Ross Elliott (Charles Merriweather)
With: K.T. Stevens (Mrs. Virginia Grant), Bernard Fein (Private Investigator I.L. Gluckman), Nesdon Booth (Prosecuting Attorney), Richard Reeves (Patrolman), Gil Perkins (Jake Harbor)
And: Edward Binns (Lieutenant Giddeon)
Teleplay By: John Kneubuhl
Based on the Novel By: Lionel White
Directed By: John Brahm
Ep: 22
The Fingers of Fear
Co-Starred: Nehemiah Persoff (Lieutenant Jim Wagner), Robert Middleton (Ohrback)
With: Kevin Hagen (Sergeant Spivak), Dick Wessel (Mr. Zimmer), Thayer Roberts (Mr. Merriman), Robert J. Stevenson (Dr. Lascoe), Sam Gilman (Officer Pat Dutton), Ted deCorsia (Police Commissioner Putnam), Richard Travis (Mr. Carter), Jan Brooks (Mary Wagner), Lucy Prentis (Saleswoman), Rodolfo Hoyos (Leather Store Owner Martinez), Angela Greene (Mrs. Carlisle), Nina Varela (Mama Salerno)
And: H.M. Wynant (Sid)
Teleplay By: Robert Hardy Andrews
From the Short Story By: Philip MacDonald
Directed By: Jules Bricken
Note: "The Fingers of Fear" published in THE SATURDAY EVENING POST Mar 1952
Ep: 23
Well of Doom
Co-Starred: Ronald Howard (Robert Penrose), Henry Daniell (Squire Moloch), Torin Thatcher (Jeremy Teal)
With: Fintan Meyler (Laura Dunning), Richard Kiel (Master Styx), Billy Beck (Cyril the Chauffeur), Molly Glessing (Miss Price), Diana Bourbon (Laura's Maid)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From the Short Story By: John Clemons
Directed By: John Brahm
Note: "The Well of Doom" published in THRILLING MYSTERY May 1936
Ep: 24
The Ordeal of Dr. Cordell
Co-Starred: Robert Vaughn (Dr. Frank Cordell), Kathleen Crowley (Dr. Lois Walker)
With: Russ Conway (Lieutenant Boutaric), Marlo Thomas (Susan Baker), Helen Brown (Mrs. Heath), Lorrie Richards (Secretary), Norm Williams (Speaker at Pep Rally)
And: Robert Ellenstein (Dr. Brauner)
Written By: Donald S. Sanford
Directed By: Lazlo Benedek
Ep: 25
Trio For Terror
Starred: Reginald Owen (The Hussar), John Abbott (Kriss Milo), Robin Hughes (Collins), Michael Pate (Shanner), Richard Lupino (Simon)
With: Terence de Marney (Uncle Julian)
And: Noel Drayton (Superintendent), Peter Brocco (Major Domo), Richard Peel (Inspector), Richard Flato (Croupier), Jacqueline Squire (Old Woman), Iris Bristol (Katie), Francis Bethencourt (Ashton), Gil Stuart (Train Guard), Nelson Welch (Doctor), George Pelling (Reporter)
Teleplay By: Barre Lyndon
From Short Stories By: Stephen Grendon & Wilkie Collins & Nelson Bond
Directed By: Ida Lupino
Note1: "The Extra Passenger" written by Stephen Grendon (aka August Derleth) and published in WEIRD TALES Jan 1947 starred Richard Lupino (Simon), Terence de Marney (Uncle Julian), Iris Bristol (Katie), Gil Stuart (Train Guard), Nelson Welch (Doctor)
Note2: "A Terribly Strange Bed" written by Wilkie Collins and published in HOUSEHOLD WORDS Apr 1852 starred Reginald Owen (The Hussar), Robin Hughes (Collins), Peter Brocco (Major Domo), Richard Flato (Croupier), Jacqueline Squire (Old Woman), Francis Bethencourt (Ashton)
Note3: "The Mask of Medusa" by Nelson Bond published in BLUE BOOK Dec 1945 starred John Abbott (Kriss Milo), Michael Pate (Shanner), Noel Drayton (Superintendent), Richard Peel (Inspector), George Pelling (Reporter)
Ep: 26
Papa Benjamin
Starred: John Ireland (Eddie Wilson), Jeanne Bal (Judy Wilson), Robert H. Harris (Jerry Roberts)
With: Henry Scott (Tommy Statts), Peter Forster (Inspector Daniels), Jester Hairston (Papa Benjamin), Alex Finlayson (Doctor with Nurse), Caleb Peterson (First Doctor), Cora C. Lang (Nurse), Alibe Copage (Voodoo Dancer)
Teleplay By: John Kneubuhl
From a Short Story By: Cornell Woolrich
Directed By: Ted Post
Note: "Dark Melody of Madness" published in DIME MYSTERY Jul 1935
Ep: 27
Late Date
Starred: Larry Pennell (Larry Weeks)
With: Jody Fair (Helen Weeks), Chris Seitz (Sid), Richard Reeves (Truck Driver), Stuart Randall (Sergeant Crowell), Steve Mitchell (Gordon), Stuffy Singer (Art Brinkerhoff), Judy Crowder (Judy Singer), Ruth Warren (Larry's Neighbor Mrs. Rooney)
And: Edward Platt (Jim Weeks)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From a Short Story By: Cornell Woolrich
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Note: "The Corpse and the Kid" published in DIME DETECTIVE Sep 1935
Ep: 28
Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper
Starred: John Williams (Sir Guy), Donald Woods (Dr. John Carmody), Edmon Ryan (Captain Pete Jago), Adam Williams (Hymie Kralik), Nancy Valentine (Arlene), Ransom Sherman (Police Commissioner), Sam Gilman (Police Lieutenant), Pamela Curran (Second Victim), Jill Livesey (First Victim), Johnny Melfi (Dr. Fisher), Gloria Blondell (Maggie Radevik), J. Pat O'Malley (Street Singer), Ralph Clanton (Lester Baston), Ottola Nesmith (Rowena), Art Lewis (Bearded Artist)
And: Miss Beverly Hills (Herself)
Teleplay By: Barre Lyndon
From a Short Story By: Robert Bloch
Directed By: Ray Milland
Note: "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" published in WEIRD TALES Jul 1943
Ep: 29
The Devil's Ticket
Starred: Macdonald Carey (Hector Vane), Joan Tetzel (Marie Vane), John Emery (Pawnbroker)
Note: "The Devil's Ticket" published in WEIRD TALES Sep 1944
Ep: 30
Parasite Mansion
Starred: Pippa Scott (Marcia Elizabeth Hunter), Jeanette Nolan (Granny Harrod), James Griffith (Victor Harrod), Tommy Nolan (Rennie Harrod), Beverly Washburn (Lollie Harrod)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From the Short Story By: Mary Elizabeth Counselman
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Note: "Parasite Mansion" published in WEIRD TALES Jan 1942
Ep: 31
A Good Imagination
Starred: Edward Andrews (Frank Logan), Patricia Barry (Louise Chase Logan), Ed Nelson (George Parker)
With: Ken Lynch (Joe Thorp), Britt Lomond (Arnold Chase), Mary Grace Canfield (Celia Perry), Jim Bannon (Sheriff), Glenn Strange (Indian)
And: William Allyn (Randy Hagen)
Teleplay By: Robert Bloch
From the Short Story By: Robert Bloch
Directed By: John Brahm
Note: "A Good Imagination" published in SUSPECT DETECTIVE STORIES Feb 1956
Ep: 32
Mr. George
Starred: Virginia Gregg (Edna Leggett), Howard Freeman (Jared Leggett), Lillian Bronson (Adelaide Leggett), Gina Gillespie (Priscilla), Joan Tompkins (Laura Craig), John Qualen (Streetcar Conductor), Ruth Perrott (Mrs. Noonan)
Teleplay By: Donald S. Sanford
From the Short Story By: Stephen Grendon
Directed By: Ida Lupino
Note: "Mr. George" published in WEIRD TALES Mar 1947
Ep: 33
The Terror in Teakwood
Starred: Guy Rolfe (Vladimir Vicek), Hazel Court (Leonie Vicek), Charles Aidman (Jerry Welch)
With: Vladimir Sokoloff (Papa Glockstein), Reggie Nalder (Gafke the Graverobber), Linda Watkins (Sylvia Slattery), Bernard Fein (Stage Manager), George Kane (Sonny the Photographer), John Craven (Dr. Hilton), Monica Henreid (Miss Curtis)
Teleplay By: Alan Caillou
From the Short Story By: Harold Lawlor
Directed By: Paul Hanreid
Note: "The Terror in Teakwood" published in WEIRD TALES Mar 1947
Ep: 34
The Prisoner in the Mirror
Starred: Lloyd Bochner (Professor Harry Langham), Marion Ross (Kay Forrest), Jack Mullaney (Fred Forrest), Pat Michon (Yvette Dulaine), David Frankham (Marquis Robert de Chantenay), Peter Brocco (Professor Thibault), Pamela Curran (Laura), Walter Reed (Sergeant Burke), Frieda Inescourt (De Chantenay's Mother), Erika Peters (Marie Blanchard), Louis Mercier (Monsieur Armand)
With: Henry Daniell (Count Alexander Cagliostro)
Written By: Robert Arthur
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Note: "The Mirror of Count Cagliostro" episode of THE MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER radio show Nov 15/49
Ep: 35
Dark Legacy
Starred: Harry Townes (Mario Asparos / Radan Asparos), Ilka Windish (Monika Asparos), Richard Hale (Lars Eisenhart), Doris Lloyd (Mrs. Edith Pringle), Ned Glass (Vince Fennaday), Milton Parsons (Butler)
With: Ken Renard (Jacob Blount), David Whorf (Johnny Branner), Guy Wilkerson (Howard), Ottola Nesmith (Eula Lee Blassenville)
Teleplay By: John Kneubuhl
From the Short Story By: Robert E. Howard
Directed By: John Newland
Note: "Pigeons From Hell" published in WEIRD TALES May 1938
Ep: 37
The Grim Reaper
Starred: William Shatner (Paul Graves), Natalie Schafer (Beatrice Graves), Elizabeth Allen (Dorothy Lyndon), Scott Merrill (Gerald Keller), Fifi D'Orsay (Toinette), Paul Newlan (Sergeant Bernstein), Robert Cornthwaite (Mr. Phillips)
And: Henry Daniell (Pierre Radin)
Teleplay By: Robert Bloch
From a Short Story By: Harold Lawlor
Directed By: Herschel Daugherty
Note: "The Black Madonna" published in WEIRD TALES May 1947
