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Tired of the everyday grind? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Wanna get away from it all? We offer you Escape. Escape, designed to free you from the four walls of today for a half hour of high adventure. Adventure! You are in your house surrounded by all that is secure and normal. While outside, your children are playing a new and wonderful game. Well thanks, thanks a lot. Hello? Hello Mary, how are things in New York? Oh Helen, how nice, are you in town? Oh I'm i…

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Synopsis

In Zero Hour, the story begins with Mrs. Morris, who is caught in the mundane routine of her life, but her world is disrupted by her daughter Mink's obsession with a new game called Invasion. The game, which has captivated children across the country, involves a character named Drill and is set to culminate at 'zero hour'—five o'clock. As Mrs. Morris chats with a friend, she learns that this game is sweeping through neighborhoods, and her unease begins to grow as she contemplates the implications of such a game.

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Escape, Episode 203

Zero Hour

Sunday, October 4, 1953 · 22:47

Escape, Episode 203

Zero Hour

Sunday, October 4, 1953 · 22:47

Summary

In Zero Hour, a seemingly innocent children's game called Invasion takes a dark turn as Mrs. Morris becomes increasingly concerned about her daughter Mink's obsession with it. As the game escalates, the stakes rise for the family, leading to a terrifying confrontation.

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