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Lights out for the devil and Mr. Old. It is later than you think. Turn out your lights, now. We bring you stories of the supernatural and the supernormal, dramatizing the fantasies and the mysteries of the unknown. We tell you this frankly so that if you wish to avoid the excitement and tension of these imaginative plays, we urge you calmly but sincerely to turn off your radio now. This is Mr. O. Arch Obler. Have you ever felt the inner fury of revenge, the need to get back…

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Synopsis

In No Escape, Mr. O, the enigmatic host of The Devil and Mr O, introduces a haunting tale that delves into the depths of human emotion and the quest for vengeance. The story centers on Mac Rogan, a man tormented by the murder of his beloved wife, Marie. As the jury deliberates on his fate, Mac is consumed by the belief that Mark Street, a man he once considered a friend, is responsible for her death. The courtroom serves as a backdrop for Mac's spiraling thoughts, where the tension between legal justice and personal revenge becomes palpable.

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The Devil and Mr O, Episode 10

No Escape

Friday, November 19, 1971 · 29:14

The Devil and Mr O, Episode 10

No Escape

Friday, November 19, 1971 · 29:14

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In No Escape, Mr. O presents a tale of revenge and courtroom drama as a man grapples with the murder of his wife and the man he believes is responsible. With the jury's verdict looming, he seeks a violent resolution to his anguish.

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